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Samsung Targets Noninvasive Glucose Monitoring and Continuous Blood Pressure Checks

Tech giant's ambitious health tech plans include incorporating these features into a variety of devices, including the upcoming Galaxy Ring.

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Mixed-reality headsets like Apple’s upcoming Vision Pro could be a new frontier for health. Photo: Apple

Overview

  • Samsung is actively pursuing the development of noninvasive glucose monitoring and continuous blood pressure checking technology, with hopes of bringing it to market within five years.
  • The tech giant aims to incorporate these health features into a variety of devices, including the upcoming Galaxy Ring, as part of a broader push towards health.
  • Samsung's initiative is led by Hon Pak, the company's head of digital health, and is seen as a direct challenge to Apple and other tech giants in the rapidly growing healthcare tech sector.
  • Samsung is also exploring the development of new sensors for future versions of its earbuds, studying ways to measure body temperature and heart rates.
  • Despite the ambitious plans, no concrete timeline has been given for these features.