Made by Google Podcast Loss of Pulse: AI's Life-Saving Role on Pixel Watch
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Feb 26, 2025 Florence Tong, a seasoned health tech director at Google, and Jake Sunshine, a research scientist and professor, dive into the groundbreaking loss of pulse detection feature on the Pixel Watch 3. They share the inspiration and technical challenges behind this FDA-approved technology designed to save lives by alerting emergency services during critical situations. The discussion also highlights the feature's potential for diverse users, explores the ethical implications of health algorithms, and emphasizes the importance of accurate emergency responses.
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Loss of Pulse and Survival
- Many people have no chance of survival after a loss of pulse because they are alone.
- The medical community is excited about loss of pulse detection technology.
How Loss of Pulse Detection Works
- Loss of pulse detection on the Pixel Watch 3 can detect pulselessness, which has various causes.
- The watch alerts the user and then calls emergency services if the user doesn't respond.
Origin of Loss of Pulse Detection
- Jake Sunshine, a physician and anesthesiologist, was inspired to create loss of pulse detection by his medical experience.
- He realized that modern wearable technology could be used in health-critical situations.