Samsung Electronics has introduced a new Samsung Health Software Development Kit (SDK) Suite to support developers and researchers in creating innovative healthcare solutions. The SDK Suite leverages Samsung’s advanced sensor technology and the Samsung Health platform. It is now accessible to an expanded range of partners, developers, and researchers.
The Sensor SDK provides developers with Samsung’s BioActive Sensor algorithm on the Galaxy Watch. This enables them to create advanced health solutions. The BioActive Sensor measures various health metrics including heart rate, skin temperature, electrocardiogram (ECG), and Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA).
A notable update features continuous access to Photoplethysmogram (PPG) Infrared (IR) and Red LED sensor data. This improves health services related to blood oxygen level (SpO2) and sleep quality. The upgraded BIA now provides additional measurements, expanding on existing indicators like skeletal muscle mass and body fat mass.
This gives deeper insights into physical health. Starting from October, the new Data SDK enables developers to utilize integrated health data gathered from devices such as Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Ring, smartphones, or even third-party devices to create digital health solutions. This SDK provides access to health metrics on the Samsung Health app, including sleep, exercise, blood pressure, food intake, and blood glucose levels.
Samsung’s BioActive Sensor features
These are all analyzed by advanced algorithms. These streamlined insights enhance productivity in developing healthcare services.
With the Accessory SDK, developers can integrate compatible third-party health devices, such as blood pressure monitors, fitness devices like bike sensors, heart rate monitors, and glucose monitors, through the Samsung Health app. This integration allows users to view health status information in one place without needing separate third-party apps. It promotes a seamless and simplified health management experience.
Research Stack is an open-source project aimed at expanding the digital health research ecosystem. It provides mobile and wearable app SDKs, web portals, and backend services to support all stages of the research process, from recruitment and surveys to progress tracking and results monitoring. The updated Research Stack boasts a comprehensive toolset developed based on feedback from research institutions.
The forthcoming 2.0 version will directly integrate the Sensor SDK and Data SDK from the Health SDK Suite. Research Stack has already been used by leading institutions. This underscores Samsung’s support for the healthcare industry by providing researchers with tools for more efficient studies and meaningful results.
To learn more about the new Samsung Health SDK Suite, visit the Samsung website.
