How does the current generation of stress monitoring generally compare to the second generation regarding measured signals?
Answer
Attempting to measure biochemistry like stress hormones in sweat.
The progression in wearable technology for personal state monitoring shows a clear evolution in the complexity of the signals targeted. The first generation focused on measuring simple activity (like counting steps). The subsequent, second generation advanced to measuring fundamental physiology (such as heart rate or general arousal via EDA). The contemporary, current generation is attempting the most complex measurement yet: quantifying biochemistry, specifically by analyzing stress hormones, such as cortisol, directly within the sweat being secreted by the body.
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