Smartwatches have become a common sight on our wrists, tracking a range of health and fitness parameters. The development of these devices has shifted from classic watch mechanics to advanced technology, with scientists and engineers playing a key role. We recently visited Huawei’s Health Lab in Helsinki, which is at the forefront of wearable gadget development for the future.
The lab is equipped with cutting-edge technology and real sports environments to monitor over 200 physiological and biomechanical indicators. There are five main research areas, including a multi-purpose treadmill, a cardio gym, a ski simulator, and a counter-current pool. These areas allow for simulation of real sports scenarios to optimize performance for athletes.
Athletes such as triathlete Julia Kekkonen and paraathlete Esa-Pekka Mattila use the lab to train and improve their performance. Huawei is also working on developing activity monitoring for athletes with disabilities, offering more sports features in wearable smart products. The lab integrates various Huawei Watch devices to enhance the accuracy of the data collected during tests.
The lab is staffed by six PhDs and 20 external experts in physiology, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and software development. The goal is to standardize measurements performed by watches at a European level, collaborating with European universities for research programs. One such program being worked on is iCARE4CVD, focused on cardiovascular diseases and artificial intelligence.
Huawei’s Health Lab is dedicated to continuous improvement and research, utilizing the latest technology and data processing algorithms. Studies conducted at the lab, along with collaboration with researchers and athletes, provide valuable insights for the future development of wearable devices and health monitoring solutions.
In summary, Huawei’s Health Lab in Helsinki is leading the way in wearable gadget development for the future. The lab uses advanced technology and real sports environments to monitor over 200 physiological and biomechanical indicators. Athletes use the lab to train and improve their performance while Huawei works on developing activity monitoring for athletes with disabilities. The lab integrates various Huawei Watch devices to enhance data accuracy during tests