Blurring The Line Between Healthcare Wearables And Fitness Trackers 

Omron Healthcare gave show goers a first look at its Project Zero wrist and upper arm blood pressure wearable monitors. The product represents a blurring of the lines between healthcare wearables and fitness trackers seen at CES.

The Project Zero wrist blood pressure monitor, which looks like a smartwatch, is small, light and quiet and connects to a companion app. The device goes beyond merely reading blood pressure to provide real-time data about physical activity and sleep. The device also reminds users to take medication and record the times they take it in order to improve and track compliance, according to Omron. The Project Zero upper arm blood pressure monitor also tracks hypertension levels and detects irregular heartbeats through Bluetooth Smart technology. The devices will be ready for sale in late 2016 and will be in the $200 price range.

In related news, IBM entered an agreement with Under Armour that will use historical fitness tracking data to “coach” users into healthier behavior.