HUAWEI has taken on a mission to continue researching the health monitoring algorithm using its technologies in the wearable segment. The company’s vision is simple: intelligent multidimensional health information should be available to everyone. In order to provide users with the best experience, HUAWEI not only produces smart devices, but also makes great progress in their research and development. The tech giant has three laboratories where experts from different fields make new discoveries, and recently launched a study on the benefits of smartwatches for users. A survey conducted by Ipsos in eight European countries, including Romania, revealed useful data on citizens’ knowledge and good practices regarding healthy behaviour.

HUAWEI and investments in technologies dedicated to health

Special hardware sensors are the basis of HUAWEI smartwatches’ performance monitoring capabilities. They have been continuously improved to provide smaller dimensions, reduced consumption and increased accuracy. Sensors on HUAWEI devices use two main detection technologies: TruSeen for monitoring vital signs and TruFit for monitoring indicators related to sports activity. Other state-of-the-art solutions such as TruSleep for sleep or TruRelax for mindfulness take the user experience to a new level. Although HUAWEI wearable devices are not medical devices, certain hardware and software elements have been certified by medical institutes around the world.

In addition, HUAWEI has three laboratories around the world, two opened in 2016 in Xi’an and Songshan Lakes in China, and one opened this year in Helsinki, Finland. The Finnish Health Laboratory has a multidisciplinary research group consisting of six doctors of science, 20 experts from five main fields – physiology, artificial intelligence, machine learning, software testing and software development – from seven European countries. of the Union These aspects ensure that every area of ​​sports and health research achieves the highest global standards. Given the growing demand in the health and fitness market, HUAWEI aims to continue its research into health monitoring algorithms through its wearable technology.

Data from the latest HUAWEI Health Study

HUAWEI recently published a WITHstudy of health, which provides valuable information on the attitudes and behavior of European citizens regarding personal health. The research, conducted by Ipsos, was conducted in eight countries, including Romania, during September, and reveals the potential benefits of smartwatches.

According to the data, 91% of the study participants in Romania are interested in psychological well-being and health. The most frequently mentioned main issues are: ability to rest (89%), cope with stress (88%), quality and duration of sleep (88%), immunity (89%), alertness/energy (87%), ability to concentrate (87 %) and healthy food (87%).

90% of Romanians believe that monitoring health indicators can be useful for maintaining health. Blood pressure (55%), blood sugar level (43%), heart rate (39%) or cholesterol (38%) are considered the most important indicators. People between the ages of 18 and 29 check their health indicators more often than other age groups. Among the age group of 30-39 years, there are the most owners of smart watches. They feel more energetic and healthier than others. 74% of smartwatch users say that analytics and suggestions from their devices have influenced lifestyle changes. 85% were motivated to change their behavior, resulting in an average of 1.8 new activities. 52% improved their exercise routine, 43% started improving their sleep habits, and 39% started exercising more. 28% started taking breaks at work more often, and 26% changed their diet.

The full HUAWEI and Ipsos report can be downloaded from HERE.

HUAWEI smart watch with advanced functions

HUAWEI WATCH GT 4 is the newest model of a smart watch in the manufacturer’s portfolio. It is also used to monitor and analyze the activities carried out in the Helsinki laboratory, as it integrates the most advanced intelligent technologies. For example, it has an improved version of the TruSeen 5.5+ performance monitoring technology. The result is 30% more accurate heart monitoring, even during intense activities such as running or in cold environments.

During the winter holidays, the HUAWEI WATCH GT 4 can be an ideal gift option, especially since HUAWEI store offers incredible deals, including a limited Christmas edition of this smart watch model.

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