Samsung partners with University of Michigan to improve Galaxy Watch's sweat loss tracking and maximal oxygen uptake estimation accuracy through data collection

existthe belt of OrionTwo features for runners in the newly launched One UI 4.1 Watch have attracted a lot of attention - sweat loss tracking and maximal oxygen uptake estimation. These two features are not only practical, but also important for improving users' exercise results and health management. However, features alone are not enough to satisfy users, and Samsung understands this, so they decided to launch a deep collaboration with researchers at the University of Michigan's Exercise and Sport Science Initiative (ESSI) to improve the accuracy of these features.

The study, led by ESSI's core research laboratory, the Michigan Performance Research Laboratory (MiPR), has already begun the steps of recruiting participants and collecting data. The study is expected to last eight months, during which time a large number of indoor and outdoor running trials ranging from 2.5 kilometers to 20 kilometers will be conducted. Data will be collected through cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) and tracking weight changes to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the results.

The Sweat feature on the Samsung Galaxy Watch accurately estimates how much water a user has lost during a run and provides runners with sensible water recommendations based on this data. The goal of this feature is to help users better manage sweat, dehydration, and calories so they can recover faster after a run.

In an interview, Hon Pak, Vice President of MX Business and Head of Digital Health Team at Samsung Electronics, said, "Samsung has always been committed to providing users with more meaningful health insights through partnerships with industry leaders and academic institutions. We are very excited to work with experts from the University of Michigan's Exercise and Sport Science Program and hope that this collaboration will lead to more meaningful insights for runners who rely on the Galaxy Watch line for accuracy and personalized motivation."

Overall, this partnership between Samsung and the University of Michigan is a positive one that will help improve the accuracy of the Galaxy Watch's sweat loss tracking and maximal oxygen uptake estimation features to better serve runners in general.