Usability Study of Mainstream Wearable Fitness Devices: Feature Analysis and System Usability Scale Evaluation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Wearable devices have the potential to promote a healthy lifestyle because of their real-time data monitoring capabilities. However, device usability is a critical factor that determines whether they will be adopted on a large scale. Usability studies on wearable devices are still scarce.

Objective

This study aims to compare the functions and attributes of seven mainstream wearable devices and to evaluate their usability.

Methods

The wearable devices selected were the Apple Watch, Samsung Gear S, Fitbit Surge, Jawbone Up3, Mi Band, Huawei Honor B2, and Misfit Shine. A mixed method of feature comparison and a System Usability Scale (SUS) evaluation based on 388 participants was applied; the higher the SUS score, the better the usability of the product.

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SUBMITTER: Liang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6250954 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature