Though the term “wearables” tends to conjure up images of smartwatches and Fitbits, those devices only represent a fraction of the innovation going on in the wearables vertical. Companies are constantly finding new ways to use connected technology to make the world safer, more efficient or simply more convenient. From finding lost children to helping the blind see, here are eight Chicago companies who use wearables in new and innovative ways.
iLoan is a One Main brand but operates with a startup attitude. Just like it’s parent company, iLoan offers borrowing solutions to consumers. But it is wholly focused on online lending with a simple, transparent process to securing a loan.
Founded in 2016, Kalderos uses AI to ensure pharmaceutical companies and healthcare providers are not duplicating federal drug discount claims.
