This week’s Smart Health roundup features the first smartwatch to run on a kinetic battery, a wearable device that analyzes the air quality around you and a smartglass gadget that helps you sleep better.

element1 kinetic smartwatch

It is said that people who purchase smartwatches and fitness trackers will likely stop using the device in the next three months, and one of the reason for abandoning the device is because these helpful gadgets need to be charged almost daily.

The tiresome task of daily charging may soon be a thing of the past thanks to element1, a smartwatch that uses a kinetic battery. A kinetic battery gets its juice when the wearer moves about.

element1 is a smartwatch that delivers smartphone notifications on the wearer’s wrist and the ability to control music. It also features a timer, heart rate sensor and fitness tracker, and can display weather report and navigational directions. It will be compatible with iOS, Android and Windows Phone devices.

Awesome as the element1 sounds, you can’t get your hands on it yet, as it is currently a project on Indiegogo.

TZOA – wearable enviro-tracker

Ever wonder the best place to go for a run in terms of air freshness, whether you’re getting enough sun during the winter or why you’re suddenly experiencing a sneezing fit? If the answer is yes to any of these questions, then TZOA, a wearable enviro-tracker, may be worth consideration.

TZOA, a small device that clips onto your clothes, has air-quality sensors that count individual particles, displays concentrations and distinguishes between PM10, which tend to be allergens, and PM2.5, which are more harmful to human health.

Data collected by TZOA is streamed to the TZOA smartphone app, which will then be sent to the Cloud to create a large-scale map that focuses on air quality for everyone to view. The data can be used to compare which neighborhoods have clean air, which can influence your decision of where to rent or buy a house.

Based on the data gathered, TZOA will also be able to deliver actionable recommendations, such as opening a window when air gets stale and getting more sun during the winter.

TZOA was successfully funded on Indiegogo, and early supporters can expect to receive their device by May 2016.

Ayo light-based energy boosting wearable

Everyone is different. Some of us work an eight-hour job in the morning, while others work late at night; some are able to sleep immediately after lying down, and some spend hours every night tossing and turning. Inadequate sleep can lead to poor performance at work and other areas of our lives.

Ayo, a wearable device, aims to condition the body and brain to be more energized or relaxed, using just light. It is an eye piece that gently pulses light into the eyes and triggers the retinal ganglion cells to send signals to the brain, telling them to either turn on or off.

To set Ayo up, just create a profile using the Ayo app. Then, based on your sleep habits and lifestyle preferences, its algorithm will be able to calculate critical points for your sleep-wake routine and activity levels. After that, you only need to wear Ayo for 20 minutes a day so you will feel energized when needed and easily fall asleep when you want to.

photo credit: element1