As examples, they suggest that a watch could automatically orbit around its strap to keep the face aimed at the user whatever the orientation of the wrist. Engineers at Dartmouth College and the University of Waterloo have developed a digital smartwatch that rotates , hinges , rises and falls to ensure its movement is aimed at the user , regardless of their wrist 's orientation . The project seeks to improve smartwatches ' limited adoption by making them more convenient for users , according to Xing - Dong Zhang , assistant professor of computer science at Dartmouth University .
Engineers at Dartmouth College and the University of Waterloo have developed a digital smartwatch that rotates , hinges , rises and falls to ensure its movement is aimed at the user , regardless of their wrist 's orientation . The project seeks to improve smartwatches ' limited adoption by making them more convenient for users , according to Xing - Dong Zhang , assistant professor of computer science at Dartmouth University .