SEOUL, August 07 (AJP) - Samsung Electronics said Thursday it has upgraded the Galaxy Watch8 series with advanced sensor technologies that enable preventive health monitoring and lifestyle habit formation through new features including bedtime guidance and antioxidant index measurement.
The South Korean tech giant announced during a press briefing held in central Seoul that the latest smartwatch series is the brainchild of Samsung's smartwatch sensor development project that began in 2013 with the Galaxy Gear. Galaxy Watch8 houses a 3-in-1 BioActive sensor that combines optical heart rate, electrocardiogram, and bioelectrical impedance analysis capabilities. Samsung Health app for smartphones currently has over 70 million monthly active users globally.
Key new features include a bedtime guidance function that uses the scientifically-recognized "Two-Process" sleep model to analyze circadian rhythms and sleep drive over three days for the calculation of optimal bedtime recommendations. The watch also introduces the world's first smartwatch antioxidant index measurement, using upgraded sensors to measure carotenoid levels in the skin within five seconds as an indicator of vegetable and fruit intake.
The Galaxy Watch8 series adds vascular stress monitoring that automatically measures blood vessel stiffness during sleep using photoplethysmogram signals, providing baseline comparisons to detect cardiovascular health changes. Enhanced electrocardiogram monitoring can now detect ectopic beats, irregular heartbeats that may indicate early signs of atrial fibrillation and stroke risk.
Samsung MX Division Health Hardware Development Group Executive Vice President Choi Jong-min said the company aims to help users form healthy habits and detect abnormal signs early through advanced sensor technology. The Galaxy Watch8's sensor improvements include design and comfort enhancements to improve measurement accuracy during active movement and exercise.
Choi mentioned that Samsung's regulatory achievements as the company's competitive edge against rivals. "We received the world's first FDA approval for sleep apnea early screening functionality last year, and competitors have followed our lead since then," he said during the Jung-gu media briefing.
Choi emphasized Samsung's focus on innovation, saying: "We are continuing development with pride in Galaxy Watch's new features and how much benefit we can provide to users."
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