We are happy to announce the release of Movesense sensor firmware Update 2.3.0, delivering a range of powerful new features and fixes just in time for the holidays. The update comes as a well-timed Christmas present for developers and researchers who use the sensor for collecting raw data or developing new wearable solutions. It enhances […]
The Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Heart Rate Service (HRS) is a standardized method, defined by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), for transmitting heart rate data using BLE technology. This service allows heart rate monitoring devices, such as the Movesense Medical sensor (class IIa medical device, MDR), to communicate with applications or other devices like […]
In a study published on Sensors on Sep 2, 2024, researchers from the Universities of Otago, Auckland and the Vrije University of Amsterdam investigated the accuracy of the ECG monitoring of the Movesense HR+ sensor in high-intensity training. We are proud to share the excellent results! ‘Our results indicate the promising potential of Movesense […]
We’ve gathered the most common questions about the Movesense MD medical sensor. Discover more about this wearable ECG medical device and how it can enhance your health solutions! What is Movesense MD? Movesense MD is a Bluetooth-equipped, Class IIa (MDR) wearable medical device specifically designed for medical applications, solutions, and remote patient monitoring. Medically certified […]
In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, the pressure on systems worldwide is mounting. Staff shortages and the prevalence of chronic health conditions are challenging the traditional methods of care delivery. While increasing funding has been a default response, it’s clear that a more sustainable approach is needed. This is where digital health solutions step in, […]
At the Movesense Webinar few weeks ago, we received a large number of questions from participants. We promised to answer all of them and some of them were already answered during the webinar, the recording of which can be viewed here. However, we thought it might be useful to share all the Q&A with anyone […]
Movesense Webinar on Dec 7th gathered the Movesense community from more than 20 countries to listen to presentations about the latest Movesense products and interesting projects in the network. The event started with the welcoming words by Movesense CEO Jussi Kaasinen. Movesense Head of Marketing Terho Lahtinen presented the two new Movesense products, Movesense Flash […]
Movesense partner Nahtlos AG, a pioneering Swiss medical technology startup, has developed a medically certified Nahtlos Durastrip®, a conductive textile ECG Electrode patch, which is compatible with all Movesense sensors. Emerging from the forefront of Swiss research, Nahtlos AG, a spinoff of the Swiss Federal Laboratories (Empa), is pioneering the next wave in medical electrode […]
Welcome to an exclusive event that will revolutionize the future of physiological measurement and wellness monitoring! Join us for a compelling showcase of cutting-edge technology and gain a deep understanding of the potential of wearable long-term ECG, HRV, and motion data recorder, the newly launched Movesense Flash sensor, which is meant for long standalone operation. […]
Movesense ECG Recorder is a new practical mobile application for collecting single-channel ECG data using wearable Movesense sensors. The application provides a scalable solution to electrocardiogram and heart rate data collection and recording needs, enabling the sharing of recorded log files in industry standard CSV and EDF+ file formats. ECG file share and live view […]
The newly launched Movesense Flash sensor is a unique tool for collecting heart rate interval data for existing heart rate variability (HRV) analysis applications and for developing new HRV solutions. When used as a HRV recorder, its 128MB internal data storage provides an amazing 3000 hours (125 days) of capacity for beat-to-beat intervals (at an […]
At some point in old age, most of us face the question of whether I will still be able to live independently in my own home. The desire to remain in the comfort of one’s own home doesn’t diminish with age; if anything, it becomes even more pronounced. At the same time, the well-being of […]
Portable single-channel ECG devices offer an efficient atrial fibrillation (Afib) screening alternative to 24-hour Holter monitoring.1 The new MDR certified chest strap ECG monitor Movesense Medical concretizes the benefits that this product category offers to improve healthcare efficiency. Movesense Medical is a lightweight ECG and movement sensor developed by the Finnish wearable technology expert Movesense. […]
Movesense team’s year 2022 culminated in mid-December with the second stage audit of the MDR certification of the Movesense Medical ECG and movement sensor. We are pleased to note that the process continues as planned. The new EU Medical Device Regulation 2017/745 (MDR) is replacing the Medical Device Directive MDD 93/42/EEC. Compliance with the MDR is […]
Medica 2022 trade fair is over and it’s time to summarize our observations related to digital health trends and topics. Movesense exhibited in the Hall 12 that collected wearable device brands, start-ups, health IT companies and other innovators in digital healthcare. There were two leading themes that caught the attention at the show: The digitalization […]
Movesense is delighted to announce that the MDR conformity assessment process of the Movesense Medical ECG and movement sensor is proceeding as scheduled. The first phase of the assessment was completed in October 2022. The team is now working on the next steps, aiming for the process finalization in a timely manner. Movesense Medical classification […]
Measuring respiratory frequency, i.e. breathing rate, offers benefits in monitoring both health and disease. Determining respiratory rate is also important in sports science, e.g. in defining ventilatory thresholds and exercise intensity. There are several ways to detect breathing frequency, such as breathing gas analysis, mechanical stretch sensors, breathing sound analysis, and optical blood measurement, i.e. […]
MEDICA is the worldwide largest trade fair for the medical sector. It’s the place to see the newest medical products, trends and technologies, to connect with the industry, and to learn about the healthcare evolution in various forums and conferences. This year, the event will return back to normal after the pandemic. Nearly 100000 visitors […]
Kubios, a leading provider of software for scientific heart rate variability analysis, and Movesense, a supplier of cutting-edge wearable ECG, heart rate and movement sensors, promote the compatibility of their products to make top-of-the-line physiological analyzes accessible and practical for anyone interested in the topic. Kubios and Movesense’s products complement each other perfectly, and in […]
Clinical multi-lead ECG systems, e.g., Holter ECGs, are expensive, involve considerable participant and researcher burden and are not practical for field base monitoring in active populations.[i] The new ECG monitors with a chest strap form factor offer many benefits for monitoring certain heart parameters and cardiac health. Especially for long-term monitoring of heart rate variability […]
A scientific study finds high correlation between the heart rate variability parameters measured with Movesense Medical and a gold standard 12-lead ECG monitor. The study concludes that Movesense Medical can be used instead of a reference ECG for the calculation of HRV. According to the study, Movesense Medical represents a significant advance in both a […]
Atrial fibrillation, also called AFib or AF, is the most common type of treated heart arrhythmia. AF increases a person’s risk for stroke. Strokes caused by complications from AF are usually more severe than strokes with other causes. However, with timely detection and treatment of AF, the stroke risk can be remarkably reduced. The risk […]
Innovation keeps flourishing in the Movesense developer community. The variety of ideas and concepts that are emerging around the world is amazing. Movesense team is delighted to see all the valuable solutions that the platform is enabling for a variety of needs and problems that we often didn’t even know to exist. To highlight the […]
Heart Sentinel is an Italian health tech start-up that develops algorithms for the prevention of cardiac problems. The Parma-based company has been testing their arrhythmia detection algorithms with Movesense sensors and recently published the results of a study that demonstrates the usefulness of running arrhythmia algorithms locally on the sensor. The report with the title […]
Heart2Save is a Kuopio Finland based health tech company that was founded in 2015 to solve a specific problem. The founder and CEO of the company Helena Jäntti saw in her work as a emergency doctor many patients who got her thinking of a device that could quickly and reliably detect heart arrhythmias before they […]
Measuring health conditions can bring a host of benefits to patients and healthcare systems, including earlier detection of conditions, more timely intervention, and more effective treatment and rehabilitation. Innovators can run into issues trying to transform their big idea into a healthcare solution though, such as developing and testing new hardware and seeking certification for […]
Heart2Save, Lumoava and Suunto have developed and launched the Awario Gem ECG necklace, which, together with the user’s phone, enables the measurement of a hospital-level ECG (electrocardiogram) at home. Awario Gem helps identify the four most common arrhythmias, the most dangerous of which is atrial fibrillation. Atrial fibrillation causes about 4,500 strokes in Finland every […]
Atrial fibrillation – an irregular and often rapid heart rhythm or ‘arrhythmia’ – is an increasingly common condition estimated to affect 7.6 million people over the age of 65 in the EU.1 Patients with atrial fibrillation have a five times higher risk of stroke. In fact, the condition is responsible for between 20 and 30 […]
Movesense Medical sensor is practical tool for developing new wearable solutions for healthcare and wellbeing. It measures heart rate, single channel ECG, and movement with 9-axis inertial measurement unit. The sensor can be programmed to meet the needs of various use cases ranging from clinical assessment to health monitoring in home environment. With roots in […]
We are proud to announce that we have just completed the medical registration process of the Movesense Medical sensor. It is now certified as a medical device accessory, class II a, according to Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC of the European Union. Movesense Medical is commercially available from the beginning of 2021. To get started with […]
The spirit of innovation and the versatility of ideas of Movesense developers around the world is simply amazing. Within the Movesense team, we could have never come up with a fraction of all the use cases where Movesense sensors are currently being applied, and new projects in new fields of use are starting all the […]
Heart2Save, a Finnish startup with roots in Kuopio University Hospital, announced a Movesense powered solution that allows the user him/herself to identify atrial fibrillation at an early stage. The company’s ambitious vision is to reduce strokes caused by atrial fibrillation and thus save lives and secure healthier life years. The AiVoni Analysis Service includes a […]
