On the other hand, in terms of innovation in wearables, the Japanese startup Quantum Operation, presented during CES 2021, a smart bracelet developed for monitoring blood glucose. It is a non-invasive device that measures glucose levels above the skin, without the need for needle pricks. This is a useful tool for diabetic patients. According to Kazima Kato, director of the startup, the technologies allow healthcare companies to compile macro data and provide better solutions for disease control and management.

Similarly, in terms of home monitoring devices, HealthyU presented a complete system for the control and monitoring of heart disease signals, which includes a temperature sensor, a pulse oximeter, microphones to record the sounds of the lungs and heart, as well as a heart rate monitor and a blood pressure sensor. All of these features have been developed to work in a small device.

This device is ideal for the remote care of patients with cardiac problems, which only needs to be placed on the chest and the fingers and thumbs placed to start measuring the vital signs mentioned above. In the context of the pandemic, it is important to highlight these types of devices that promote health care at home.

Also presented was iSyncWave, which is still in the development phase. It is a device for performing electroencephalograms at home, through a helmet that could detect early signs of dementia and Alzheimer's disease through brain mapping. In addition, this technology will include LED-based therapy for dementia, Parkinson's, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and other neurological conditions.

The Dutch company Philips also presented a special monitoring kit for ICU, the device is placed on the chest and is capable of measuring respiratory rate, heart rate, posture, among other vital signs.