New AI Makes Smartwatch Heart Rate More Accurate Without Draining Battery
Your fitness tracker could soon give better heart readings while lasting longer on a charge.
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Key Points
- New AI method improves heart rate accuracy from wearables like smartwatches.
- It uses less battery power because it's 'parameter-efficient'—smaller and smarter.
- Still in research phase; not yet available in consumer devices.
Why It Matters
More accurate heart data and longer battery life could make health tracking more reliable and convenient for millions.