In recent years, the design research of smart wearable detecting devices (SWDD-DR) has garnered heightened interest. The domain possesses a multifaceted and varied knowledge structure, is markedly interdisciplinary, and encompasses an extensive corpus of research literature. Consequently, comprehending the principal research themes and trajectories within the worldwide academic community alone using conventional review methods proves to be difficult. This study utilises the Web of Science (WOS) database as the principal data source to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the present research landscape, focal points, and prospective trends in wearable device design. It offers insights and significant references for prospective innovations and future trajectories of SWDD-DR, alongside a critical analysis of the present condition of smart wearable monitoring device technology and associated research.