Overview

This service provides technical and functional evaluation of wearable systems and digital health technologies. Offered by SMAILE at Karolinska Institutet, it examines the end-to-end setup from sensor design to data acquisition, transfer, and analysis pipelines. The service assesses the feasibility, usability, and data integrity of hardware and digital platforms used in healthcare or clinical studies.

We provide expertise and support in:

• Wearable sensor system testing and integration
• Digital tool usability, interoperability, and data pipeline analysis

How can the service help you?

Startups and SMEs aiming to develop or validate wearable solutions benefit from an independent review of their device’s performance. Whether you are preparing for pilot deployment, grant applications, or a regulatory pathway, this evaluation ensures robustness, data quality, and readiness for field conditions.

How the service will be delivered?

A combination of remote review (schematics, firmware, data structure) and physical testing in SMAILE labs, if required. Duration: 2–8 weeks.

Additional information

Provider description

SMAILE supports testing and evaluation of emerging digital health technologies, including hardware, apps, and wearables, under the TEF-Health Swedish node.

Technical description

Devices are tested for signal integrity, battery performance, sensor drift, data latency, interoperability with mobile/desktop systems, and noise artifacts. The service includes protocol reviews, test bench setup, and real-world simulation. SMAILE’s ergonomic lab facilities support use-case testing.

Service customization

Evaluations can be tailored to full systems or individual components such as firmware, communication protocols, or mounting design. Usability testing and patient feedback services can be added.