Google with the new Pixel Watch 3 raises the standards in the field of fitness and wellness functions for smart watches. One of the most significant innovations is the “pulse loss detection'' function, which allows detection of critical medical situations.
This feature can be compared to emergency detection systems in cars, but instead of using sensors for physical movements in the mobile device, the Pixel Watch 3 relies on biosensors and heart activity monitoring.
Lost pulses are often associated with critical conditions such as such as cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, circulatory failure, overdose or poisoning. In such cases, Pixel Watch 3 will automatically call the rescue service and provide information about the victim's location.
Google notes that when a loss of heart rate is detected, the watch will send an automatic message with important details and your location. The feature will be available from September, but initially only in the EU market. The company is waiting for regulatory approvals to implement this feature in other countries.
Google claims that the development of this feature was carried out together with medical experts and uses advanced artificial intelligence technologies. However, even with the high accuracy of modern AI systems, the possibility of false positives cannot be completely excluded.
Despite the possibility of rare errors, the design of this function is impressive and can significantly increase the chances of saving a life, filling an important gap. This is Google's first major step up from the Apple Watch in years, and given the work of the DeepMind division, we can expect more innovations like this to come in the future. Now it remains to wait for the approval of the US Food and Drug Administration and to see all the positive results that the new capabilities of the Pixel Watch 3 will bring.