Fitbit Surge, activity tracker wristband and watch, black watch with rectangular screen, there is a single button on the left edge of the screen and two buttons on the right edge of the screen.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 5 parts. - Wristbands
- Wristbands
- Wristbands
- Wristbands
- Wristbands
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| Brief description | Fitbit Surge, activity tracker wristband and watch, Fitbit Inc., 2014 |
| Physical description | Fitbit Surge, activity tracker wristband and watch, black watch with rectangular screen, there is a single button on the left edge of the screen and two buttons on the right edge of the screen. |
| Dimensions | - Width: 15.2cm
(Note: BIO-SPECIMEN BAG)
- Length: 16.9cm
(Note: BIO-SPECIMEN BAG)
- Width: 16.9cm
(Note: BOX)
- Length: 12.5cm
(Note: BOX)
- Depth: 3.4cm
(Note: BOX)
- Length: 9.1cm
(Note: Test Tube)
- Height: 3.6cm
(Note: Funnel)
- Width: 4.5cm
(Note: Funnel)
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| Gallery label | - This object can be found in the "Data and Communication" section of Design 1900-Now, opened June 2021
Understanding yourself through data
Data gathering technologies that give insight into
personal health – and how to improve it – are big
business. DNA testing kits, like the one here from
biotechnology company 23andMe, give users a
detailed genetic profile drawn from a saliva sample.
Its packaging reads ‘Welcome to you’. Other smart
gadgets enable users to monitor their lifestyles.
When worn, the Fitbit Surge tracks a user’s activity,
exercise and sleep patterns and feeds the data to
their smartphone or computer. Both products invite
a level of self-scrutiny that was not possible before
the 21st century.
Fitness tracker and smartwatch
Fitbit Surge, 2015
Designed by and manufactured for Fitbit, USA
LCD touchscreen, elastomer,
stainless steel and electronic components
Given by Fitbit
Museum no. CD.6:1-2015
- From The Future Starts Here
Fitbit Surge
Fitbit
2014
16
A WEARABLE PERSONAL TRAINER
Fitbit products intend to help wearers achieve a healthier way of life. These internet-enabled devices allow us to
track our activity, exercise, sleep, weight and provide statistics in
real-time. The rapid uptake of Fitbit demonstrates how we are enlisting wearable technologies as a means
of self-scrutiny to analyse, and ultimately to publicise aspects of
our health and lifestyle.
Commercially available product. LCD touchscreen, elastomer wristband, stainless steel buckle
V&A: NCOL.1063:1 to 5-2015(May 2018)
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