In the coming years, we can expect to see haptic technology integrated into a wide range of devices and applications, from smartphones and wearable devices to virtual reality systems and robotic surgical tools.
Smart Columbus Insights
Key Opportunity - Telehealth physical therapy platforms represent the highest-growth opportunity, with CMS extended reimbursements, AI-guided exercise programs, and wearable motion-tracking technologies enabling scalable, geographically unrestricted access beyond traditional clinic networks.
Persistence Market Research
CMS will reimburse device companies for wearables and app use with upfront payments for Medicare beneficiaries with, among others, chronic musculoskeletal pain, depression, diabetes and high blood pressure.
Forbes
CMS will reimburse device companies for wearables and apps used in chronic disease management, with full payment tied to improved health outcomes.
Forbes
Sophisticated Neural Interfaces: Neural interfaces that include BCI/BI and BMI such as implants or wearable electronics remain areas that has made numerous application opportunities for BCIs to beb discovered.
PubMed Central (PMC)
Near-eye display shipments, mostly adopted in wearable XR (extended reality) devices such as VR headsets and AR smartglasses, will be rising in the coming years and reach near 60 million by 2030.
Omdia
By connecting Galaxy smartphones and wearables with the Xealth platform, Samsung plans to develop a solution that empowers both clinical teams and patients to actively manage health together, even outside of a hospital setting.
Samsung Mobile Press
Wearable ultrasound technology has the potential to enable continuous prenatal monitoring and improve pregnancy outcomes in ways that were previously not possible.
SciTechDaily
The next wave - Apple's rumored lighter smart-glasses, Meta's Orion successor, and a class of medical-specific HMDs - will be wearable for full clinical shifts.
VR Vision
Rising investments in wearable technologies, expanding adoption of remote patient monitoring systems, and advancements in nanotechnology-based fibers are strengthening commercialization opportunities globally.
openpr
In 2026, mental health support is expected to become embedded into everyday life through workplaces, schools, apps, wearable technology, pharmacies, and community programs.
campbellhealthsolution.org
Australia's medical wearables segment reached USD 791.8 million in 2025 and is projected to grow to USD 3,254.4 million by 2034, expanding at 17.01% annually.
openpr
Biometric and body-related data, such as facial mapping, body scanning, and skin analysis tools used in virtual dressing rooms, wearables, and beauty devices remain a top-risk category in 2026.
National Law Review
The AI Health Wearables 2026 will usher in an incredible change in how diagnostics take place.
News Hosty
In 2026, healthcare systems are expected to rely heavily on AI-powered analytics that continuously learn from connected EHRs, wearable devices, and IoMT (Internet of Medical Things) sensors.
Emorphis Health
Brands that intend to collect children's personal information (e.g., youth-focused fashion apps, gamified beauty tutorials, and wearables) will be expected to comply with stronger protections in 2026.
National Law Review
Fashion, beauty, and wearable technology companies are entering 2026 amid a rapidly evolving data privacy landscape that will shape how brands design products, personalize customer experiences, and process personal information.
National Law Review
Last updated: 15 July 2026
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