'Embrace' detects seizures

Today, there are many smart health connected wristbands that measure physical activity, but none can boast of saving lives. None, except Embrace, a bracelet / watch currently in funding course on IndieGoGo and who will capable of detecting seizures.

Like most of its competitors, Embrace integrates sensors for measure physical activity and display the time on a polished metal dial thanks to a system of LEDs. The design of the bracelet is very worked, with the leather which composes it which comes directly from Italy. smart health connected bracelet requires, information can then be transferred to an iOS or Android mobile application (Bluetooth 4.0). Another advantage, Embrace has an autonomy of up to 6 months!

The bracelet in question is also capable of assessing stress levels throughout the day. If necessary, it can emit a small vibration, a sign that the user should calm down slightly. In the case of a brief convulsive crisis, the carrier of Embrace will be notified to better manage the difficult period. In case of a real epilepsy attack, it will be directly the entourage of the person who will be notified. This will allow faster response by the emergency services. Here is another smart health smart health connected object which has real medical relevance, and which deserves to be approved by the FDA (In progress).

It will cost $ 349 (+ $ 20 shipping) to get two bracelets on the IndieGoGo campaign. Embrace wants to get involved for a good cause, and will donate 4,000 such bracelets to the Epilepsy Foundation in the United States. Needless to say, success is there since the start-up has already raised twice what it intended to collect (+ $ 200,000 at the time of writing this article).

When you know that 65 million people suffer from epilepsy in the world, we all know those around us who might need it. Don't hesitate to share this page to let us know!

Embrace presentation ehealth:

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