Withings’ New Smart Scale Zaps the Sweat Glands in Your Feet for Signs of Trouble
Withings has launched the BodyScan 2, a $600 smart scale that uses electrical impulses and a retractable handle to assess cardiovascular and metabolic health. The device features advanced scanning capabilities, including nerve response measurements and vascular age tracking.
Why it matters
This device represents the growing trend of consumer-grade medical technology that brings clinical-style diagnostic monitoring into the home.
Health tech company Withings has released the BodyScan 2 , a smart scale with an HD color display that “provides a comprehensive assessment of cardiovascular and metabolic health.” The device is available today for a whopping $600.
Like many smart scales, the BodyScan 2 measures a lot more than your health. Using electrical impulses sent through electrodes in both its glass plate and a retractable handle, Withings claims that it “directly measures” things like cellular health and age. It can also measure your visceral fat—that is, the kind bunched around your organs that’s considered more dangerous for your long-term health than the more obviously jiggly stuff just under your skin. Withings says the BodyScan 2’s rechargeable battery can last for up to 15 months on a charge.
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