1、 itif.org The Promise of Wearable AI:Opportunities Across Emergency Response ALEX AMBROSE|APRIL 2026 Wearable AI improves safety and outcomes for both first responders and the public they serve.Broader adoption of wearable AI for the emergency services industry will protect the health of first respo

2、nders,improve emergency response,and create safer communities.KEY TAKEAWAYS Wearable AI combines AI technology with physical products such as eyeglasses,rings,watches,and helmets to give users hands-free access to AIs information processing and decision-making abilities.Wearable AI enables first res

3、ponders,including law enforcement,firefighters,and emergency medical technicians,to make faster,more informed decisions without the distraction of screens.Wearables track vital signs,detect hazards,support coordination,and enhance accountability across the emergency services sector.Proper safeguards

4、 can ensure that wearable AI enhances emergency response without compromising the safety,privacy,or integrity of users or the public.To ensure that wearable AI is fully implemented across the emergency services ecosystem,Congress and state and local governments have a role in funding,researching,and

5、 scaling the technologies.INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY&INNOVATION FOUNDATION|APRIL 2026 PAGE 2 CONTENTS Key Takeaways.1 Introduction.2 Methodology.3 Background.3 What Is Wearable AI?.3 Wearable AI for Emergency Services.4 Findings.5 Law Enforcement.5 Firefighters.6 Emergency Medical Technicians and Emerge

6、ncy Health Care.7 Additional Emergency Services.8 Industry-Specific Barriers and Risks.9 Barriers.9 Risks.11 Policy Recommendations.12 Increase Research Funding for Wearable AI in Emergency Services.12 Increase Funding for Emergency Services Training to Include Wearable AI.12 Ensure Strong Data Safe