The science and technology behind the new Huawei Health laboratory
According to the latest research by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, as many as 45% of respondents in Europe claim that they have never played sports, while every third respondent is not physically active enough. In order to encourage a more active lifestyle, more and more technology companies are joining forces with health and sports organizations to find solutions to this problem. One of the leaders in that field is the company Huawei, which recently opened a new Health laboratory in Finland. In this first one Huawei Health Laboratories in Europe, the resources of European research institutions and Huawei smartwatches synergistically help athletes and individuals reach their fitness goals, which begs the question – how does this lab actually work?
First-class equipment and a team of experts
Huawei Health the laboratory is a top sports facility that has five rooms that faithfully depict the sports environment and different scenarios, covering over 20 sports and monitoring over 200 physiological and biomechanical indicators. In the exercise rooms, there are special pools, multi-functional treadmills, a skiing simulator, as well as machines for various cardiovascular exercises, and the user’s performance is continuously measured using the latest Huawei smart watch, the Huawei Watch GT 4.
The work of the Huawei Health laboratory is carefully monitored by a team consisting of numerous experts from various fields, such as physiology, AI, software testing and software engineering. With rich experience and health research with a focus on European demographics, the Huawei Health laboratory meets standards at an advanced level.
Further research with the technologies brought by the Huawei Watch GT 4
To improve the accuracy of the device and at the same time help researchers and scientists collect the most accurate data in real time, each test station is equipped with new Huawei Watch GT 4 and K5 metabolic masks for measuring maximal oxygen consumption. The smart watch itself has numerous features for monitoring the user’s vital functions during training.
HuaweiHuawei TruSport™, a training tracking technology based on scientific research, quantifies users’ running ability, records and analyzes training data, provides personalized suggestions and plans, and helps users maintain a healthy lifestyle. To help users stay focused on their goals and fitness progress, the new Stay Fit calorie counter and improved Activity Rings features allow users to track how much energy they expended during workouts. The application accurately calculates and monitors energy consumption, and is powered by the latest Huawei TruSeenTM 5.5+ technology, which brings improved accuracy in recording cardiovascular statistics during dynamic activities or during sudden temperature changes.
The Huawei Health laboratory brings a practical way to test algorithms
All these smart features, which were recently launched with the new Huawei Watch GT 4, are the result of decades of research and development. However, to really put smartwatch technologies to the test, the new Huawei Health lab brings a practical way to test these algorithms, which will lead to innovations in healthcare and protection technology for users around the world in the future.
Partnerships to further improve the reliability and accuracy of research
The data collected in the Huawei Health laboratory will be used in further research in Europe, as well as for the improvement of Huawei wearable devices. Huawei is currently the only company whose smartwatches are part of the iCARE4CVD program, which deals with artificial intelligence research in the context of cardiovascular diseases and brings together ambitious experts in the field of medicine and technology. The new Health laboratory confirms that Huawei remains focused on research and innovation, so the next novelties in the field of health and sports functions are eagerly awaited.