3 (NEW & KEY) PLAYERS IN REMOTE MONITORING DEVICES
PlatosHealth.
A Nigerian based Health-Tech startup revolutionizing remote health monitoring in Nigeria. Its flagship product, the Platos Body Monitor is a medical-grade device that enables users track metrics such as heart rate, weight, body mass index, visceral and subcutaneous fat levels and hydration status. Also integrates with AI-powered software making preventive and chronic disease management more accessible and effective for millions.
It's backed by Google and recently raised $1.4million pre-seed.
FaceHeart
An app that uses AI-driven contactless technology for measuring vital signs in telemedicine/remote consulting.
A smartphone's camera can capture heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation and heart rate variability all within 50 seconds through their app.
The app uses computer vision, rPPG (remote photoplethysmography), and deep learning. Launched in Taiwan, it is now licensed in the US.
Withings
Created the first smart scale in 2009. And has been a pioneer in connected health ever since. It's latest product, the Beam-O device is a 4-in-1 multiscan device for personal, family and teleconsultation use. It serves as a body thermometer, two channel ECG, digital stethoscope, and oximeter. Privately held, it is headquartered in France, with between 201-500 employees.