Google built a camera-based tool to estimate body fat more accurately than wearables - Android Authority
Google researchers have developed an AI-powered tool that uses smartphone photos to estimate body composition more accurately than traditional wearable sensors. The system, trained on X-ray and MRI data, can analyze body fat ratios and potentially predict health conditions like insulin resistance.
Why it matters
This technology could democratize access to medical-grade body composition analysis, moving beyond the limitations of current consumer wearable health tracking.
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0 • Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority Follow us on Google Discover Add us as preferred source TL;DR Wearables can estimate body fat using bioelectrical impedance analysis, but really accurate readings require X-ray scans. Google Research shares a new technique for delivering high-quality estimates based on selfies. Beyond just breaking down body composition, the system could also be used to predict insulin resistance.
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