Masimo, Google partner on wearable platform

IRVINE, Calif. – Masimo will partner with Google to develop a new reference platform for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) building Wear OS by Google smartwatches. 

By incorporating Masimo’s biosensing technologies and standardizing smartwatch devices using the Masimo reference platform, OEMs will be able to more efficiently build and bring high-performing Wear OS smartwatches to market. 

“We’re excited to partner with Google to develop a reference platform for Wear OS that leverages our expert engineering capabilities,” said Joe Kiani, founder and CEO of Masimo. “Our ability to craft next generation biosensing technologies, precision components and advanced signal processing algorithms, with rigor and discipline honed over decades, is an excellent foundation for creating a world-class smartwatch reference platform.” 

Masimo and Google’s platform is designed to support the fast-growing Wear OS ecosystem – including a suite of health and wellness tracking tools that consumers can trust to provide accurate, reliable data; seamless integration with Android smartphones; and a high-quality, high-performance experience. 

“Building quality smartwatches with premium features that users have come to expect can be time consuming and costly,” said Bjorn Kilburn, general manager of Wear OS at Google. “With Masimo's reference platform, smartwatch makers are able to benefit from state-of-the-art biosensing technology and quickly bring their Wear OS devices to market, at scale. Together, we're promoting innovation across the Wear OS ecosystem that provides end users with high-performing, feature-rich devices to choose from.” 

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