Pixel Watch 3 Launches 'Loss of Pulse Detection' Feature in Us
Google has received FDA clearance for the Pixel Watch 3's "Loss of Pulse Detection" feature, which can detect a user's heart stopping beating due to certain events, and will be launching it in the U.S. at the end of March. The feature uses AI-driven algorithms to tie together physiological and motion data to determine if a loss of pulse event has occurred. If detected, the watch will prompt the user to seek help or automatically call emergency services.
- As this technology becomes more widespread, we may see a shift in how emergency services respond to cardiac arrests, potentially prioritizing patients who have been wearing wearable devices that can detect vital signs.
- What regulatory frameworks would be necessary to ensure that wearable devices like the Pixel Watch 3 are safely and effectively used by people with pre-existing heart conditions or other medical needs?