Many articles on phys.org promote the possibility of wearable electronic devices. Why would anyone want such a thing? I can see a lot of problems with a wearable device and no real advantage.

Many articles on phys.org promote the possibility of wearable electronic devices. Why would anyone want such a thing?
@mr166
that really depends on the item you are talking about, really. Heart monitor that is wearable, lightweight etc is good for exercise as well as people with cardiac issues and need regular checks
build in B/P, O2 stats and even glucose levels and you have a portable, lightweight lab doing regular checks for you so that you don't have to stop what you are doing, find your bag with your stick pins/sphygmomanometer/glucose meter etc...assuming you didn't forget it AGAIN

There are other applications that could be beneficial, not only to the injured/handicapped but to, say, the hiker for accessing maps/emergency response with Sat-Com link

another thought: a child wearing their light weight hidden anti-pedo or anti-abduction lo-jacked underwear/shirt/shoes?

that's just off the cuff speculation. I can think of plenty more things I'd consider useful

I can see a lot of problems with a wearable device and no real advantage
@mr166
Yes, I can also see many problems that might crop up... but there could be huge advantages considering the above mentioned possibilities... that is not to mention other uses like Military/Law enforcement tracking/monitoring or use in Jail/prison monitoring/tracking... less direct personal invasions of privacy yet more detailed direct monitoring of convicts.

most importantly, I would say that (if they can work out the bugs) the safety of health and security of important objects would be some of the bast uses, but I also see incorporating a great deal of "frills" like integrated phone/data management/etc (of which I really don't see much use for)

how much would a parent pay to keep their kids safe with wearable lo-jack clothing?

mind you I am just babbling about fringe possibilities that I can see being useful...
this is strictly IMHO

Thanks Capt.. I suppose that the device would have to be encapsulated in some sort of clear plastic to survive the washing machine and resist tearing.