World’s First Blood Pressure Smart Watch from Omron

Omron, a ubiquitous name when it comes to blood pressure measurement, is about to release the first smartwatch that can measure blood pressure directly from the wrist. The Omron HeartGuide sports a band that doubles as a blood pressure cuff, inflating when requested through the touchscreen of the watch. The watch can be programmed to take blood pressure readings even while sleeping, a particularly useful feature as sleep-time readings can be the most accurate when assessing a patient’s baseline. It also monitors the wearer’s heart rate and sleeps quality. The HeartGuide syncs its data with the Omron Connect App, which is also slated to be released, where users can store their blood pressure readings, as well as heart rate history and how restful sleep was.