Withings is again at CES with one other futuristic well being tech idea known as Omnia. It’s a wise mirror that may measure and show your well being metrics, provide suggestions from an AI voice assistant, after which probably set you up for a telehealth session with a physician.
In a nutshell, Omnia has a base that may measure weight, coronary heart well being, and metabolic well being. It could actually additionally pull in knowledge collected from different trackers like smartwatches, blood strain screens, or perhaps a good mattress. Withings says the built-in AI voice assistant will provide real-time suggestions and will probably give motivational pep talks or steerage. Along with digital consultations, the corporate says the mirror might additionally ship knowledge to medical doctors for assessment.
Probably the most attention-grabbing factor concerning the Omnia idea is the way it rolls up a bunch of current well being tech traits right into a single bundle. Linked good mirrors able to displaying data, making video calls, and enjoying sound will not be new — all of these elements existed in Lululemon’s ill-fated Mirror and different copycats. Likewise, good scales that may measure coronary heart fee, take EKGs, and discern physique composition have been round for ages. In the meantime, AI chatbots embedded in current well being tech was an rising pattern in 2024 — and one thing well-known gamers like Oura, Whoop, and Fitbit are tinkering round with.
Omnia isn’t an precise product on the market but. Withings says it’s “at the moment in growth,” with no concrete timeline for when it’ll truly be out there or for a way a lot. Given the corporate’s observe file with bringing CES launches to market, there’s probability it’ll be a prolonged wait earlier than Omnia reaches shoppers — if it ever does.
Withings will give demos at CES 2025, which can assist gauge whether or not Omnia is the actual deal or extra CES well being tech vaporware. However even when Omnia by no means quantities to something past an idea, it’s a sign of the place well being tech is marching.
