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Designers: Hoon Lim, Ed Heckett, and Chandra Nair, Innovation Design, Zebra Technologies, Holtsville, New York, USA
Manufacturer: Innovation Design, Holstville, New York, USA

The WT6000, wearable computer and the RS6000, ring scanner set a new standard for enterprise-class wearable solutions. They are smaller and lighter than comparable solutions on the market. The new innovative adjustable arm mounting closure system ensures that the WT6000 will fit comfortably on every worker, regardless of arm size. Cleverly adapting the use of the Boa® Closure System the design has brought a new level of fit, adjustability and removal to a rugged enterprise accessory. A customizable five colour LED light pipe on the ring scanner provides contextual feedback. As part of the eco-system, a modular approach to charging accessories has meant higher density cradle solutions, as well as multiple options for device, ring scanner and battery configurations. The rugged yet elegant industrial design of our wearable system ensures maximum uptime in the most demanding of environments resulting in a 15% boost in worker productivity and 39% fewer errors than typical voice-only solutions.