Three IoT Wearables in Six European Cities! Reality and Perception

Abstract

In the last decade, the Internet of Things (IoT) technology has attracted lots of attention. This paper evaluates the impact of three different IoT technologies represented in three types of wearables; Smart Glasses, Tracking Devices, and Crowd and Staff Wristbands. The deployment of these devices took place in a number of cultural and sports events in six European counties, as part of the European Commission funded project; MONICA. The analysis focused on the usability of the wearables and their impact on safety and security.