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Super strength, super hearing, super vision and super connection. Wearable technology may soon give humans superpowers.
Imagine being able to run without getting tired. Or travel to the moon to observe Earth for science class. The technologies that could make these things possible are mixing into our lives faster than we realize. The stakes are high. In Superpower?: The Wearable-Tech Revolution, young readers will discover how technological innovation can help people survive and thrive.
But what if super strength results in endless work? What if hackers can read our thoughts? What if living in a virtual world affects our humanity? The book asks readers to question the pros and cons of technology and consider if innovation can go too far. Meet the inventors, designers, engineers, scientists and young people navigating the next tech frontier.
The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
ASIN : B0BGYVG5KF
Publisher : Orca Book Publishers (October 18, 2022)
Publication date : October 18, 2022
Language : English
File size : 37312 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Not Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 111 pages
Reviewer: Jedlie
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Fascinating Read
Review: Superpower?: The Wearable-Tech Revolution by Elaine Kachala is an illustrated nonfiction book for middle grade readers that explores the history, development, applications and ethics of wearable technology. Wearable technology is all the rage these days and this wonderful book will help kids to gain the information they need to get inspired and to change the future. Your young electronics enthusiasts will also get to meet the inventors, designers, engineers, scientists and young people navigating the future of technology and fashion.Wearables are electronic technology or devices that can be worn on, or attached to, our bodies. We can also implant them inside our bodies. For centuries people have imagined ways to augment their abilities, like with eyeglasses in the 13th century. But the use of modern wearable computing devices to boost our abilities began in the 1960s. Now theyâre becoming mainstream! People can check messages, listen to music, or even monitor health conditions. In a time when consumer electronics are becoming smaller and seamlessly integrated into our lives, it is important to understand how technology can improve and augment your lifestyle and the risks. Who are the people involved in developing and implementing wearable technology? Who sets the wearable technology standards? What are the benefits of wearable technology in healthcare? What are the dangers of wearable technology? How can we design wearables responsibly? The book highlights how wearable computing is already changing our lives. Kids will learn about the hardware and software that make wearable technology possible, and the future of wearable technology.The book covers the rapidly expanding development of wearable systems, thus enabling clinical and medical applications, such as disease management and rehabilitation. Final chapters discuss the challenges inherent to these rapidly evolving technologies. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index.
Reviewer: Carol Doeringer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A thought-provoking book
Review: Superpower? The Wearable-Tech Revolution presents sophisticated, exciting technology while asking serious ethical questions about this evolving science. Elaine Kachala engages the reader with highly relatable accounts of current-day wearables and future devices already under development. For example, Kachala encourages readers to consider todayâs amazing Brain-Computer Interfaces. BCIs enable people born with complex disabilities to control devicesâwheelchairs, prosthetic limbs, even gaming keyboardsâusing just their thoughts. But she challenges the reader to consider the ethics of companies potentially selling data derived from decoding our thoughts. BCIs are already being used âas a tool to understand consumersâ emotional states when viewing different products.â Throughout the book, Kachala ignites interest and excitement as she describes current and evolving uses of wearables that are already helping people improve their lives. At every step, she also challenges readers to think critically about the potential dark side of the technology. Kachala takes care to bring well-vetted research to every page. She highlights information, perspectives, and photos drawn from interviews with the scientists who pioneered and continue to develop wearable technology. She also introduces scientists working on guidelines for its safe development and ethical use. The bookâs final chapter focuses on that very question, asking: How do we design responsible technology? It ends by challenging readers to brainstorm their own ideas for wearable tech, with steps that ensure they consider not just amazing designs and benefits, but also potential harms and how to avoid them. This book will be of high interest to kids whose daily lives already rely on wearables for communication, activity tracking, reminders, and more. It will be an eye-opener for both kids and parents who may not be aware of the direction weâre all headed in as wearables evolve. I highly recommend the book as an engaging read and as an important discussion starter at home and in the classroom.
Reviewer: William and Lisa Mark
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Wearables are the next IoT (internet of things)!
Review: This book is well researched and is definitely current with all the new tech wearables. The book is quite thought provoking about both the advantages and pitfalls of the new technology.It is not just for kids in middle school but appropriate for all ages.The last chapters discuss the potential dangers of not designing correctly.Privacy and usability are both discussed at length - which should be looked at by both the large tech companies as well as "mom & pop".I am currently in IT but still did not know everything new that is happening. It was refreshing to be brought up to speed in a simple manner.The "SuperPower? Wearable-Tech Revolution" book provides a window into solutions for some people with disabilities. It gives hope to them about possible current and future solutions using "wearables"; eg. bionic eyes, bionic limbs, etc.This book should definitely be required reading for students interested in the technology field as it should give them pause in designing hardware / software that will benefit mankind without giving away everyone's privacy.
Reviewer: a friend
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Diligently researched, beautifully written, eminently readable! A fascinating look at the world of wearable technology and what it offers us - both pro and con. The author discusses ethical issues one might not even think of when imagining how wearables can change our lives for the better. Colorful, eye-catching layout, illustrations and photos. This is a book to be enjoyed by kids and parents, alike! Treat yourself.