The market for wearable scanner technology is growing , with shipments forecast to increase threefold to 22 million by 2021 , according to a report by Microsoft Research . While consumers may immediately think of fitness trackers when they picture wearables, the devices are quickly migrating out of the gym and into the office, with the wearable scanner market experiencing rapid expansion. Industries such as manufacturing and healthcare are predicted to continue adopting wearable scanning tech like smart barcode scanners , glove scanners and smart glasses , which is expected to boost efficiency and productivity for companies including Microsoft , FedEx and DHL .
The market for wearable scanner technology is growing , with shipments forecast to increase threefold to 22 million by 2021 , according to a report by Microsoft Research . Industries such as manufacturing and healthcare are predicted to continue adopting wearable scanning tech like smart barcode scanners , glove scanners and smart glasses , which is expected to boost efficiency and productivity for companies including Microsoft , FedEx and DHL .