Huami Amazfit to build smart wearable Joint Lab to combat COVID-19
Huami Corporation, a biometric and activity data-driven company with significant expertise in smart wearable technology, has announced a collaboration with China National Clinical Research Center of Respiratory Disease (NCRCRD) and Guangdong Nanshan Medical Innovation Research Institute which is led by Dr. Nanshan Zhong to build up a smart wearable joint laboratory. Based on Huami smart wearable technology and powerful computing algorithms, the lab aims to help COVID-19 recover patients’ follow-up care and management through the NCRCRD big data platform. Moreover, the lab would jointly contribute to epidemics prediction and alert systems.
“With the collaboration among medical institutions, R&D institutions and enterprises, we are excited to leverage our expertise in smart wearable technology to promote applied research and transformation achievements of respiratory health”, said Wang Huang, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Huami Technology. Driven by the mission of Connect Health with Technology, Huami is committed to establishing a global health ecosystem including device, data and service, while being the most trusted partner of its users.
Since the coronavirus outbreak, Huami has continued the efforts of connecting Health with Technology. The company has donated medical supplies and devices worthy of 11.5million RMB since the COVID-19 Epidemic breakout. Huami also develops a smartwatch for medical staff, featuring easing psychological distress in Wuhan, where the epidemic was first monitored.
India is one of the significant markets for Huami Amazfit. The company is making constant contributions here since the outbreak of a pandemic. The company has launched #WorkForDoctors campaign (https://workfordoctors.in) to help hospitals across India with the necessary hygiene essentials supply. The company earlier has announced a donation of high-quality N95 masks & protective suits to multiple Hospitals for helping people fighting against the coronavirus pandemic.
Through #WorkForDoctors campaign, the company aims to reach out to hospitals and doctors who are facing a shortage of masks and hygiene essentials. Whatsapp Helpline 91-85954 38550 is receiving constant queries and requests from various doctors across India. Huami has recently donated N95 masks to AIIMS New Delhi, Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital New Delhi, Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital New Delhi, Human Care Medical Charitable Trust, Dwarka and SN Medical College Agra, CMO Ayodhya Govt Hospital, CMO Noida Hospital, Indian Army Hospital Bhopal, 45 Assam Rifles etc.
