Huawei is certainly no stranger to wearable innovation.
After ten years of research and development of wearable devices and with major sports and scientific facilities already operational on Xi'an and Songshan (Dongguan) lakes, the company's new medical laboratory in Helsinki, Finland, is become a cutting-edge laboratory. medical and fitness monitoring center. . .
Many of the latest innovations in trackers and smartwatches, such as the Huawei Watch GT 4, are equipped with the latest technology and testing equipment in Finnish laboratories.
The path to technological advancements in the field of wearable devices does not end here. By collaborating with leading academic institutions around the world, as well as stakeholders involved in cardiovascular research and wheelchair accessibility, Huawei is expanding its reach to continue to help shape the future of healthcare technology and of well-being.
Below, we delve deeper into the ins and outs of the Helsinki Public Health Laboratory and detail how the work done there changed the industry.
The power of wearable innovation
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Huawei's own research team is at the heart of the Helsinki Health Lab and includes six medical scientists and 20 experts working in the fields of physiology, testing, software development, artificial intelligence and machine learning. Team diversity is essential (and intentional) because it makes it easier to solve a wide range of complex problems within groups.
The study did not focus only on Olympic athletes from the Finnish national team. To meet the needs of a wide range of users, Huawei's research also examines novice and novice athletes in the key testing areas of running, swimming, skating and cycling.
But how does the team collect sufficiently accurate data? Well, that magic is preserved in Huawei's five test stations, which are used to simulate more than 20 different sports modes and replicate real-world conditions.
For example, in a counter-current swimming pool, flow speed, temperature and water quality can be easily monitored by researchers, and the maximum oxygen consumption and cardiorespiratory endurance of swimmers are measured using a K5 portable metabolic mask.
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This precision allows Huawei researchers to collect the most precise information on subjects, and the "infinite" nature of the pool also eliminates the problem of data discontinuity caused by a swimmer's need to pass a traditional pool.
Measuring runners' performance is also one of the main goals of the Helsinki laboratory. Through the Plantar Pressure Assessment System, a 3D model of the pressure exerted on the user's foot during running and walking can be visualized and analyzed, allowing for a better understanding of posture, injury prevention and research in rehabilitation.
With the multifunction treadmill, Huawei can also replicate conditions in mountains, hills or plains - and can even capture GPX data from GPS devices - while measuring and comparing the participant's calorie expenditure and physical performance . Along with using this type of equipment, the company also used bicycles, skateboards and wheelchairs in some experiments.
Skiing is also an important part of exploring Helsinki. Huawei has developed a simulator with adjustable speed, inclination, trajectories and interactive shafts, in which the skater's speed, position, power, inclination angles and other data are captured via integrated sensors and cameras.
From the test lab to your wrist
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Of course, one of the main goals of Huawei's continued investment in wearables research and development in Helsinki is to help improve the tracking performance of smartwatches and trackers – and the fruits of this work are already evident in products like the Huawei Watch GT4. .
One example is the company's TruSports™ fitness system, which uses seven key running metrics: VO2max, calories burned, aerobic and anaerobic training pressure, training load, recovery time, performance prediction and fitness tracking. real-time performance - to provide a complete and accurate overview of performance. your fitness level.
TruSport, which has now become an integral part of Huawei's tracking system, not only helps determine the capabilities of a particular runner, but can also analyze training data to make suggestions and plans. All this, of course, while the rest of Huawei's sports genres, which have recently expanded beyond football, basketball and eSports, continue to grow thanks to the research carried out in Helsinki.
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Huawei researchers are also working to improve the accuracy of VO2 Max estimates with wrist-based devices, as the company invests in partnerships with European universities and institutes to ensure the quality of professional equipment. In Helsinki, the Huawei WATCH GT 4 is used to assess a person's heart and lung capacity (maximum oxygen capacity), enabling a more scientific analysis of all sports.
Although tracking sporting events is one of the main focuses of the Huawei Helsinki Lab, extensive work is also being done on more general data such as calorie consumption. Using artificial intelligence algorithms, the Stay Fit calorie tracker can help users manage and understand their daily and weekly goals.
All this technology is based on the Huawei TruSeen™ 5.5+ heart rate monitoring system, which, thanks to more than 20,000 minutes of cross-validation in different regions, is able to boast greater accuracy in determination of cost-benefit requirements than traditional industry algorithms. world. sector.
Calorie estimation is also another element integrated into the arsenal of Huawei trackers in the form of activity rings which make it easy to estimate the user's overall movement.
Collaborate to help build the future
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While the work of the internal team and contributors is essential to developing the future of smart wearable devices, Huawei also recognizes the value of expanding collaboration with other renowned experts.
In many cases, these partnerships and the work of the Helsinki Health Lab provide unique understanding of health issues, as evidenced by Huawei's participation in one of the most ambitious cardiovascular disease research initiatives in the world. Europe.
Huawei is working on several fronts and is currently collaborating with the Polytechnic Institute of Milan to help develop ECG technology to detect cardiovascular diseases. He is also exploring the potential of Huawei wearable devices in treating stroke patients and even participating in scientific research studies. . . About early diagnosis of hyperglycemia.
One of the latest partnerships is iCARE4CVD, one of the most ambitious research initiatives in artificial intelligence and cardiovascular health, part of the European Union's Innovative Healthcare program. There is a particular focus on treating patients with cardiovascular diseases using artificial intelligence algorithms and Huawei wearables that contribute to better screening and treatment.
Huawei also believes that accessibility is equally important to the future of smart wearable devices. Therefore, the company also uses the health laboratory to conduct research on sports and health indicators for people with disabilities.
This involves not only increasing inclusiveness and addressing the lack of exercise modes in the smart wearable device market, but also conducting research into the exercise needs of wheelchair users. Personally researching new solutions for sedentary lifestyle reminders and activity rings is also key to achieving this goal.
In the future, Huawei also plans to establish research collaborations with disabled users and European universities to help achieve this goal.
With this level of continued commitment to research and development, as well as the goal of solving the industry's pressing healthcare challenges through partnerships, it is clear that Huawei is at the forefront -keeps innovation in wearables, with the Helsinki Health Lab at the center of attention. It's an ambition.
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