Withings’ Omina represents its vision for the future of bathroom scales

Conceptual devices are always difficult. For every product that turns into a real product after a year, there are thousands of disappointments. This concept probably cannot be produced on a large scale and at a reasonable enough cost to make it viable in business. The technology may not be reliable enough to deliver on the promises made by its creators during the shiny launch. Sometimes, it was just a bit of Kabuki to stimulate the stock price or attract some new investors.

With this caution in hand, we can now examine Withings A new concept device, Omina, which she says is her vision of the future of health monitoring. It’s a floor mat and a smart mirror designed to rape you Bathroom scale And take up more space in your home. The idea is that it will provide a “holistic” view of your physical health, demystifying your biological markers as they develop.

Step on board and you’ll be shown a 3D body model that visualizes the results of whatever metrics it has access to. Omina will be able to check your weight, heart health, and metabolic health, which will be combined with any data from other Withings devices. This includes statistics on your activity, sleep health, and blood pressure, depending on what you have.

Omina comes with its own AI voice assistant, which provides real-time feedback to help you achieve your fitness goals. He will also answer questions, provide motivational quotes, and guide you through any roadblocks you may find. Additionally, it will connect to any telemedicine provider that integrates with the system, allowing you to share your vitals with your doctor.

Of course, as a concept device, you won’t be able to buy one now, or perhaps ever, but it is described as “in development.” However, Withings has pledged that its AI assistant and telemedicine features will arrive in the Health Mate app sometime this year. In the meantime, perhaps you should consider buying a home with a bathroom large enough to accommodate one of these.