Tracking your health and fitness is a big rage, thanks in part to new technologies. But to do so requires that you carry a sensor with you, either one you wear on your wrist or stored in a pocket or inside your shoe, which can be cumbersome if you’re engaged in an intense physical activity. Reebok is reportedly looking to change that by introducing thin, lightweight adhesive sensor stickers that can also twist and stretch.
Developed together with a company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts called MC10, the product one-ups devices like wristbands and chest straps with its flexibility. Unfortunately, there are few details about the sensor at this time, but we assume that the stickers would be more cost-effective to manufacture, and easier and cheaper for users to replace. MC10 is also developing another sensor, the Biostamp, that can be used in a variety of tracking applications besides fitness, such as helping diabetics detect hypoglycemia or determining vital signs when used as a first-aid triage patch.