AI wearable devices are intelligent wearables integrated with artificial intelligence technologies, spanning smart earbuds, watches, glasses, and more. In 2026, with improved on-device AI chip capabilities and maturing large language model technologies, AI wearables are evolving from single-function devices toward multimodal perception and proactive services, becoming the next battleground for computing platforms after smartphones.
Coway’s 1.6 kg walking-assist exoskeleton is elegant engineering, but a rental-only model with undisclosed pricing, missing battery specs, and a nine-person clinical trial makes it a wait-and-see product.
Unlike traditional smartbands or watches that require the tedious manual logging of meals, the N1 utilizes tri-modal sensing—visual, audio, and motion—to automatically identify meals, estimate portion sizes, and generate nutritional reports.
On August 12th, Reudyn, a new wearable robot brand from Leqi Intelligent, officially launched the Hip X26 hip joint AI-assisted exoskeleton, targeting the general public for hiking, long-distance walking, and light exercise, attempting to break down the barriers of exoskeletons as “professional equipment.”
Hangzhou Zhiyuan Research Institute is a second-tier subsidiary of China North Industries Group (NORINCO), one of China’s largest defense contractors. The institute operates state key laboratories focused on military intelligence “root technologies.” Its pivot to consumer exoskeletons represents a classic defense-to-civilian technology transfer.
