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Advanced health data with Biostrap

Using a PPG sensor

Nov. 15, 2017 -

Most wearables (smartwatches, fitness trackers, etc.) use very basic sensors to capture heart rate. Their signal is binary: just counting beats. Biostrap is different, instead of just checking pulses, it captures a high-fidelity PPG waveform. These waveforms are the same kind that doctors use, making me wonder what I could learn from them!

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Biostrap iOS app dashboard and daily heart rate
Biostrap iOS app dashboard and daily heart rate
Biostrap sensors size compared to an Apple AirPod
Biostrap sensors size compared to an Apple AirPod
Biostrap it's pretty much just like a Swatch, light on the wrist because of it's material: rubber and plastic.
Biostrap it's pretty much just like a Swatch, light on the wrist because of it's material: rubber and plastic.
The box contains three straps, charging cable, charger and two sensors
The box contains three straps, charging cable, charger and two sensors
Charging Biostrap is easy - Battery lasts up to 5 days
Charging Biostrap is easy - Battery lasts up to 5 days
Apple HealthKit aggregating data from different sources and devices
Apple HealthKit aggregating data from different sources and devices

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