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Empatica Health Monitoring Platform for Academic Research
Access comprehensive raw data, EDA, vital signs, activity and more, in one wearable solution. Simplify your research process and conduct extensive real-world studies with unparalleled accuracy and ease.
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Take your research to the next level
Powered by EmbracePlus and EmbraceMini, Empatica's wearables for physiological and movement monitoring
Instant access to fully anonymized participant data from your studies via a full-stack cloud platform
Record multiple sessions across participants from a single device
Enhance your study with more data and validated digital biomarkers than ever
Minimize data loss, with live tracking of participant wearing time
Set up your study, add and offboard participants with just a few clicks
How the Empatica Health Monitoring Platform works
The Empatica Health Monitoring Platform is a full-stack research suite built on the capabilities of EmbracePlus and entirely created in-house, with a dedicated software and cloud infrastructure designed for your real-world and academic research needs.
Empatica Devices
EmbracePlus and EmbraceMini continuously measure and record physiological and movement parameters, which are sent via Bluetooth® to a dedicated mobile app
Care Lab App
The Care Lab App uses the phone’s internet connection to automatically transfer all data to the Empatica Cloud
Empatica Cloud
The Cloud securely stores data and makes it available for review inside the dedicated portal, or for immediate access via direct download
Care Lab Portal
The Care Portal allows you to manage your studies and access your data and digital biomarkers
Check if our Platform is right for your project
What best describes your work?
Choose the wearable that best fits your study
Explore our wearable solutions designed to support research across a range of study needs.
EmbracePlus: Comprehensive physiological, activity & motion monitoring
- FDA-cleared and CE certified: 510(k) market clearance from the FDA and marked according to EU MDR 2017/745 as a class IIa medical device
- Advanced optical PPG (Photoplethysmogram): Clinically validated PR and PRV measurements through a custom-made sensor
- Ventral EDA sensor (Electrodermal activity): Detects subtle changes in electrical conductance at the surface of the skin
- Accelerometer and gyroscope: Raw acceleration and angular velocity data, with the gyroscope enabled in selected sensor modes
- Digital temperature sensor: Reads peripheral skin temperature
- IP67 waterproofing: Can be worn and submerged in water up to 1m/3ft deep for 30 mins
- Obtain the best Pulse Rate and Pulse Rate Variability performances while maintaining good battery consumption
- Extended battery life: lasting up to 14+ days depending on selected sensor configuration
- E Ink display: Status indicators and always-on clock face synchronized with the connected phone
EmbraceMini: Continuous actigraphy & activity-focused research
- FDA-cleared: 510(k) market clearance from the FDA for sleep, circadian rhythm, and physical activity monitoring.
- Compact, discreet & robust: Designed to be worn alongside a watch or accessory
- Movement & activity: Steps, activity intensity, activity classification, METs, and body position
- Advanced actigraphy: Activity counts and accelerometer-derived measures for continuous monitoring
- Motion: Accelerometer and gyroscope data for detailed movement analysis
- Ambient light: Captures environmental light exposure
- Wearing detection: Supports continuous monitoring and data quality
- Extended battery life: An activity-optimized sensor mode capable of lasting 14+ days on a single charge
- Built for actigraphy research: Ideal for sleep, movement, physical activity, and behavioral studies
The highest quality data to meet your research goals
| EmbracePlus | EmbraceMini | |
|---|---|---|
| Raw Data | ||
| Accelerometer | Supported | Supported |
| Ambient Light | Not supported | Supported |
| Blood Volume Pulse | Supported | Not supported |
| Electrodermal Activity | Supported | Not supported |
| Gyroscope | Supported | Supported |
| IBI (Systolic peaks) | Supported | Not supported |
| Steps | Supported | Supported |
| Skin Temperature | Supported | Not supported |
| User tags | Supported | Supported |
| Digital biomarkers | ||
| Accelerometer Magnitude Standard Deviation | Supported | Supported |
| Acticounts | Supported | Supported |
| Actigraphy counts | Supported | Supported |
| Activity counts | Supported | Supported |
| Activity Classification | Supported | Supported |
| Activity Intensity | Supported | Supported |
| Ambient Light Sensor (ALS) | Not supported | Supported |
| Body position | Supported | Supported |
| Electrodermal Activity (EDA): Skin Conductance Level (SCL) | Supported | Not supported |
| METs / calories | Supported | Supported |
| Pulse Rate | Supported | Not supported |
| Pulse Rate Variability | Supported | Not supported |
| Respiratory Rate | Supported | Not supported |
| Sleep Detection | Supported | Supported |
| Steps | Supported | Supported |
| Skin Temperature | Supported | Not supported |
| Wearing detection | Supported | Supported |
Sensor modes
Choose the recording mode that best fits your study protocol, from comprehensive physiological monitoring and high-resolution actigraphy to advanced motion capture and extended battery life.
Pulse Rate Pro
Broad physiological sensor suite.
(Not available on EmbraceMini)
Actigraphy Pro
High-resolution actigraphy with balanced battery life.
Actigraphy Optimized
Extended battery life for long-duration protocols.
Gyroscope Max
6-axis motion sensing for detailed gesture and posture analysis.
Gyroscope 100
6-axis motion sensing at 100 Hz, compatible with the Mobilise-D library for motor activity analysis.
Find the bundle that fits your needs
Save 25%
EmbracePlus 3 year bundle
$2332.80 $1749.60/plan
Included in the bundle:
- 1 EmbracePlus device
- 3 years of data access via the Empatica Cloud
- 3 years of access to the Care Lab Portal for study management and data visualization
- Ongoing service and maintenance
EmbracePlus 5 year bundle
$2916 $2187/plan
Included in the bundle:
- 1 EmbracePlus device
- 5 years of data access via the Empatica Cloud
- 5 years of access to the Care Lab Portal for study management and data visualization
- Ongoing service and maintenance
EmbraceMini 3 year bundle
$1516.32 $1137,24/plan
Included in the bundle:
- 1 EmbraceMini device
- 3 years of data access via the Empatica Cloud
- 3 years of access to the Care Lab Portal for study management and data visualization
- Ongoing service and maintenance
EmbraceMini 5 year bundle
$1953.72 $1465.29/plan
Included in the bundle:
- 1 EmbraceMini device
- 5 years of data access via the Empatica Cloud
- 5 years of access to the Care Lab Portal for study management and data visualization
- Ongoing service and maintenance
25% savings for academics
At Empatica, we understand the importance of education and the unique needs of students, educators, and academic professionals. That's why we are delighted to offer an exclusive 25% academic discount to support your educational journey.
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What our users have to say
FAQ
How can I make a purchase?
To place an order, we recommend using our online store to buy your hardware and software package for smaller studies, requiring 30 devices or fewer. Volume discounts are available from 5 devices and up and are automatically applied upon checkout. If your study requires a larger number of devices, reach out to our team for a more bespoke solution. Our team will contact you via email as soon as possible.
Each bundle includes one Empatica wearable and access to the Care Lab App, Care Lab Portal, and Empatica Cloud for 3 or 5 years.
What are the compatible smartphones? Is it possible to connect more than one EmbracePlus to one companion device?
You can find the list of smartphones compatible with our system on our EmbracePlus Smartphone Compatibility Page . If your Android device is not listed, you can start a connectivity self-test with the Nordic App® to check if the following requirements are met:
- OS as specified on EmbracePlus Smartphone Compatibility Page
- Bluetooth® 5.0 with 2M PHY
Please note that it is not possible to connect multiple EmbracePlus to one companion device.
How many studies, sites and participant login credentials can I create?
Our Academic & Basic Research plan includes one Care Lab Portal account with a unique professional email address. This allows the creation of 1 Study, 1 Site and 1000 participants.
How will I access the data collected?
All collected data can be securely and directly downloaded from the Care Lab Portal.
Can I stream real-time data?
EmbracePlus continuously collects data and allows you to view it inside the Care Lab Portal. However, this data is not viewable in real-time. This means you cannot stream data live, but you can still view historical, timestamped data.
Do you provide an SDK?
We do not provide an SDK for academic research purposes.
Regulatory and Compliance
The Empatica Health Monitoring Platform is GDPR/HIPAA compliant. Should you need further details, please refer to our Legal and Compliance page.
Visit our Legal and Compliance page
Legal notice: EmbracePlus is FDA-cleared as part of the Empatica Health Monitoring Platform. The Care Lab app and Care Lab Portal are intended for research use only and should not be used as part of diagnostic or clinical procedures.
Wondering if our solutions and digital biomarkers fit your needs?
Reach out and a member of our team will be in touch with you as soon as possible.
Legal notice: The Empatica Researcher Suite is intended for research use only and should not be used as part of diagnostic or clinical procedures.