Google's AI detects high blood pressure from a regular smartwatch without a cuff

Google Research built an AI that spots signs of high blood pressure using only the pulse and motion sensors in a standard smartwatch, no cuff needed. In a 196-person study, its 65.8 percent detection rate beat the traditional in-office measurement. The method is already live in the Google Health…

Google Research built an AI that spots signs of high blood pressure using only the pulse and motion sensors in a standard smartwatch, no cuff needed. In a 196-person study, its 65.8 percent detection rate beat the traditional in-office measurement. The method is already live in the Google Health app, though it doesn't replace a formal diagnosis. The article Google's AI detects high blood pressure from a regular smartwatch without a cuff appeared first on The Decoder.

Source: The Decoder — Published November 7, 2026 at 09:54 UTC — Category: Models