Technical Functions of Digital Wearable Products (DWPs) in the Consumer Acceptance Model: A Systematic Review with A Biomimetic Perspective

These supplementary materials for the systematic literature review paper: Technical Functions of Digital Wearable Products (DWPs) in the Consumer Acceptance Model: A Systematic Review with A Biomimetic Perspective. We focused on enhancing the technology acceptance model by integrating biomimetic design principles (e.g., bio-inspired structure, skin-mimicking structure, and skin-mimicking structure) alongside AI-driven features.” The method used in this study was a systematic literature review and bibliometric analysis conducted on articles published between 2014 and 2024 in three databases: Web of Science, Scopus, and ScienceDirect. The included articles must be in English and based on empirical data published in peer-reviewed journals. A total of 38 full-text articles were included in the bibliometric and thematic analysis. Our analysis indicates that products’ technical functions influence consumer acceptance through (i) wearable technology, (ii) appearance and design, (iii) biomimetic innovation, and (iv) security and privacy. We also identified eight types of DWPs, among them smartwatches, medical robotics, fitness devices, and wearable fashions, which significantly predicted the customers’ acceptance, moderated by the behavioral factors. The review also identified five key outcomes: health and fitness, enjoyment, social value, biomimicry, and market growth. This review contributes to the comprehensive acceptance model that combines biomimetic principles and AI-driven features into the technical functions of the technical function model while addressing security and privacy concerns. Therefore, the current study significantly contributes to the extended definition of TAM in wearable technology, offering new pathways for biomimetic research in wearable devices and robotics. Furthermore, this study highlights critical questions for future research, with significant implications for diverse wearable products (including bionic wearable robotics) development and marketing strategies in the digital wearables industry.