Enterprise Mobility & AIDC
Wearable Computing & Hands-Free Scanning
Ring, glove and wrist scanners, smart glasses and voice-picking for hands-free operations.
Overview
Wearable taxonomy
Wearable computing keeps both hands free for handling goods. A ring or glove scanner captures the barcode while a wrist computer or headset guides the task.
Wearables suit high-volume picking, sorting and assembly. Fit, shift length, charging and the host application are reviewed before options are coordinated with technology partners.
Applications
- Piece picking
- Parcel sorting
- Kitting and assembly
- Cross-docking
- Remote expert assistance
Ring scanners
Finger-worn scanners paired to a wrist or handheld device.
Glove scanners
Scanners integrated into a glove or back-of-hand mount.
Wrist computers
Wrist-worn displays that show the next task and confirmation.
Smart glasses
Head-worn displays for vision picking and remote assistance.
Voice-picking
Headsets that direct tasks by voice and take spoken confirmation.
Products
Wearable Computing
Product availability is currently managed on a project basis. Submit your application requirements to our team.
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What to Look For
Hands-free capture
Scanning triggered by thumb or motion without picking up a device.
Task guidance
Next-task prompts on a wrist display, glasses or by voice.
Pairing
Bluetooth pairing with handhelds or wrist computers running the WMS client.
Shift comfort
Weight, fit and battery planned for full shifts.
Industry use cases
Where It Is Used
E-commerce fulfilment
High-volume each-picking.
Parcel & postal
Sortation and induction.
Manufacturing
Line-side kitting and assembly verification.
Cold storage
Glove-friendly scanning in low temperatures.
Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
01When are wearable scanners better than handhelds?
Wearables are better when workers handle goods continuously and scanning volume is high, such as picking and sorting, because the scanner stays on the hand. Handhelds remain better for tasks with more screen interaction or data entry.
02What is voice-picking?
Voice-picking directs warehouse tasks through a headset: the system speaks the location and quantity, and the worker confirms by voice. It keeps eyes and hands free and is often combined with scanning for verification.
Next step
Plan Your Enterprise Mobility Project
Share the workflow, the quantities and the systems involved. The request goes into the Novatelia RFQ system, where the team reviews it and coordinates suitable options with technology partners.