Advanced optical PPG (Photoplethysmogram)
Clinically-validated PR and PRV measurements through a custom-made sensor
new
Empatica Health
Monitoring Platform
for Research Studies
All the data you need for your next research breakthrough from a single platform
Take your research to the next level
Powered by EmbracePlus, the world’s most advanced medical-grade smartwatch
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.
EmbracePlus
EmbracePlus continuously measures and records physiological 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
Dedicated Online Portal
The online portal allows you to manage your studies and access your data and digital biomarkers
Powered by EmbracePlus
EmbracePlus is equipped with the most advanced sensors for longitudinal data collection combined with clinically validated digital biomarkers.
Ventral EDA sensor (Electrodermal activity)
Detects subtle changes in electrical conductance at the surface of the skin
Accelerometer and Gyroscope
Raw accelerometry data and motion intensity detection
Digital temperature sensor
Reads peripheral skin temperature
CE certified
Marked according to MDD 93/42/EEC as a class IIa medical device
IP67 waterproofing
Can be worn and submerged in water up to 1m/3ft deep for 30 mins
Optimized sampling rates
Obtain the best Pulse Rate and Pulse Rate Variability performances while maintaining good battery consumption
E Ink display
Status indicators and always-on clock face synchronized with connected phone
The next step from the industry-standard E4
Our research suite powered by EmbracePlus comes with everything researchers love about the E4 wristband, and more. Used to publish 1000s of studies, the E4 is Empatica’s legacy research device. EmbracePlus takes the best features of the E4 and packs them into a stylish design with more advanced sensors and capabilities, alongside a full-stack platform for seamless data collection.
EmbracePlus
E4
Device design
Weight
30 g / 1.06 oz
40 g / 1.41 oz
Display
Interchangable band
Waterproof
Splashproof
Device sensors and hardware
Accelerometer
64 Hz32 HzPhotoplethysmogram (PPG) sensor
4 channels1 channelElectrodermal Activity (EDA) sensor
Digital Temperature sensor
Battery life
2+ days
Up to 36 hours
Event tagging
On-board memory
CE Certified
Data and functionalities available with supporting software
Raw data
Digital biomarkers
Wearing time / Compliance Monitoring
In-portal patient management
Lab sessions across multiple subjects (sessions lasting <1 hour)
SDK
Not available at launch
Real-time data visualization inside dedicated software
Not available at launch
The highest quality data to meet your research goals
Raw data
- Temperature
- Accelerometer
- IBI (Systolic peaks)
- Blood volume pulse
- User tags
- Steps
- Electrodermal activity
Digital Biomarkers
Sleep Detection
Temperature
Pulse rate
Wearing detection
Pulse rate variability
Activity Classification
Respiratory rate
Steps
Electrodermal activity (EDA): Skin Conductance Level (SCL)
Activity Counts
Data formats
Faq
How can I place an order for the Empatica Health Monitoring Platform?
To place an order, you can request a quote from our Sales Team by filling out the form at the top of this page. Our team will contact you via email as soon as possible.
The Professional Plan of the Empatica Health Monitoring Platform includes the leasing of EmbracePlus and access to the Care Lab app, Care Portal, and Empatica Cloud for 3 years.
If you are in possession of an E4, you might be eligible for an upgrade to EmbracePlus at reduced costs. Please fill out this form to check your eligibility.
What is included in the EmbracePlus box?
The EmbracePlus box contains 1 EmbracePlus, including the silicone wristband, and 1 USB charger.
Do you provide academic or volume discounts?
Empatica is currently offering academic and volume discounts.
Reach out to our team for further information about discounts applicable to your organization.
What is the shipping time? Which countries do you ship to?
Our team processes all orders within 10 business days from the order confirmation. We then hand over the parcel to the courier. It usually takes between 3 and 5 business days to deliver the package.
What is the warranty for EmbracePlus and what is included?
The warranty of EmbracePlus runs through the whole leasing period. The warranty covers factory faults and damages not caused by the user.
What happens if the EmbracePlus breaks, gets lost or misused by the participant?
Should EmbracePlus get lost, damaged due to negligence, misused, modified or altered from its manufactured form, Empatica will charge €600 for the replacement of each device. The lost EmbracePlus will be blacklisted by Empatica to prevent unauthorized use.
“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:
- Android 9.0 or higher
- Bluetooth® 5.0 with 2M PHY
How many studies, sites and participant login credentials can I create?
Our Professional plan includes one Care Portal account with a unique professional email address. This allows the creation of 1 Study, 1 Site and unlimited participant login credentials.
How will I access the data collected?
The Care App uploads the collected data to our backend which will then be processed and stored on Amazon S3 servers. Each user will have their own private S3 bucket, accessible in different ways with the data access key and secret access key: AWS SDK AWS CLI (Command Line Interface) File transfer apps (i.e. Cyberduck) Both the Raw Data files (in AVRO format) and the processed Digital Biomarkers (CSV format) are available on the Amazon S3 bucket.
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: The Empatica Health Monitoring Platform Professional plan is intended for research use only and should not be used as part of diagnostic or clinical procedures.
Pricing plans tailored to your needs
The Empatica Health Monitoring Platform can be purchased with two different plans: Professional and Enterprise. Our Professional plan is designed with smaller study needs in mind, giving you round-the-clock access to important EmbracePlus data and digital biomarkers through the Platform, without requiring a large number of devices.
Professional
$2,400
per package, with academic discounts available
- Supports between 1-1,000 participants
- Remote study management and Care Portal access
- Data visualization inside the Care Portal
- Remote patient enrollment
- Access to all EmbracePlus sensor raw data and 11 digital biomarkers
Wondering if our solution fits your needs?
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