Wearable technology: What will be its adoption levels in 2016

The adoption of wearable technologies is expected to explode this year due to two main reasons

It is proven that there is a marked improved in overall efficiency and accuracy of business processes by increased 'velocity' of transactions and decision making.

For example

• When a trailer can be more speedily and accurately unloaded with voice activated headsets like Google glass the delivery times & costs reduces and accuracy & productivity improves. 
• A truck driver, when immediately advised on an alternatives to avoid weather or other disruptions in the pre planned routes, can meet delivery schedules

The availability of wearable devices for under $80 will ensure the trend towards wearable technology characterizes the industry in the coming year.

Though some of the constraints currently being faced by such devices include

• Privacy concerns. "Is the camera on" are your recoding what we are speaking ! 
• Battery life
• Overheating of equipment
• Stability of the integration with the main systems
• Robustness of the equipment: In the rough and tough warehouse work place and crew will the comparatively gentle handling required for these tools help !!