Samsung Electronics is expanding the role of wearable technology in healthcare by focusing on early detection, monitoring, and brain-computer interface innovation. Two main areas of development are heart and brain health, where new solutions aim to support preventative care and long-term management.
A key advancement is the integration of AI algorithms into Samsung smartwatches to detect Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction , a condition that accounts for nearly half of all heart failure cases. Developed in collaboration with Medical AI, a Korean company specializing in ECG analysis, the algorithms build on technology already used in hospitals for large-scale patient monitoring. The smartwatch implementation received regulatory approval in South Korea, making it possible to identify LVSD earlier in asymptomatic individuals and reduce healthcare costs through timely treatment.
In parallel, Samsung partnered with Hanyang University to advance BCI technology using an around-the-ear electroencephalogram prototype. The device records brain activity outside of laboratory conditions with a lightweight, ergonomic design. Tests demonstrated potential applications such as real-time drowsiness detection and video preference analysis, with results published in the IEEE Sensors Journal.
These projects illustrate how industry-academia collaborations can expand the possibilities of wearable healthcare technology, supporting proactive health management and new areas of research.
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