Image used with permission of the copyright holder As much as our fancy fitness wearables may want to displace personal trainers and trainers, their own recognition of their shortcomings is usually a bit of a problem. There was the Fitbit fiasco, where lawsuits claimed the device inaccurately reported heart rate, and of course, there are all the devices out there that emphasize they’re not meant to be scientifically accurate (which kind of defeats the purpose, right?) . But now, another newcomer to the wearables scene thinks it may have found a solution—it’s not a wrist wearable device, but a compression sleeve that promises “a complete picture of the heart’s electrical activity and muscle health.” Meet Komodo’s new AIO Smart Sleeve.
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Unlike wrist wearables, which take up less space and touch a smaller area of your skin, the Komodo AIO Smart Sleeve and AIO MD manage to collect and report key health data, including heart rate, sleep analysis and EKG “more accurately than traditional wrist wearables” by design.
The antimicrobial sleeve has a small tracking device that sits right against the inside of your forearm, one of the most ideal parts of the body to collect vital data. The AIO then connects to your smartphone via Bluetooth Low Energy and sends important information about your heart rate, number of steps, distance traveled and sleep quality to a compatible app. And with its in-app calorie counter and music control system built into the wearable, Komodo believes it has come up with a device perfect for both athletes and everyday fitness enthusiasts.
“After using regular trackers in my fitness routine, I found that the wristbands became bulky and uncomfortable, leading to inaccuracies in their reporting. AIO solves this problem by attaching a tracking device to a consistent location on the arm for more accurate data,” said Komodo founder Elvis Goren. “I also wanted the sleeve to be both visually appealing and practical so users could wear it all day — not just during exercise. Komodo is excited to introduce this cutting-edge wearable device and its capabilities to the consumer market for the first time.”
Part of these capabilities include an electrocardiogram (ECG) sensor, which allows the AIO MD sleeve to measure the electrical activity of the heart. The MD is the only wearable device currently available with an EKG, as the sensors must make contact with two points on the body to function. However, with the cover, one sensor is placed on the wrist and the other on the inside of the biceps, which allows the wearer a more complete picture of his health.
“This product is ideal for the elderly and those who often go to the doctor for heart monitoring,” adds Goren. “AIO MD saves your history within the app so you can see trends over time, notifying users of heart irregularities. We are even working on algorithms that will detect early signs of heart inflammation and coronary heart disease, as well as record the user’s stress level — a practical and invaluable tool for those monitoring their blood pressure.”
If you’re looking to add to your wearable collection (or start a new one), you can currently pre-order the AIO Smart Sleeve on Kickstarter for $75 and the AIO MD for $99. They are expected to ship to consumers by this summer, the perfect motivation for you to take advantage of that warm weather and start exercising.
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Source: newstars.edu.vn