Withings’ concept mirror scans your health and then talks to you about it

Withings is back at CES with another futuristic health tech concept called Omnia. It’s a smart mirror that can measure and display your health metrics, offer feedback from an AI voice assistant, and then potentially set you up for a telehealth consultation with a doctor.

In a nutshell, Omnia has a base that can measure weight, heart health, and metabolic health. It can also pull in data collected from other trackers like smartwatches, blood pressure monitors, or even a smart bed. Withings says the built-in AI voice assistant will offer real-time feedback and could potentially give motivational pep talks or guidance. In addition to virtual consultations, the company says the mirror could also send data to doctors for review.

The interesting thing about Omnia is it cobbles together a bunch of health tech trends into a single device. Image: Withings

The most interesting thing about the Omnia concept is how it rolls up a bunch of existing health tech trends into a single package. Connected smart mirrors capable of displaying information, making video calls, and playing sound are not new — all of those components existed in Lululemon’s ill-fated Mirror and other copycats. Likewise, smart scales that can measure heart rate, take EKGs, and discern body composition have been around for ages. Meanwhile, AI chatbots embedded in existing health tech was an emerging trend in 2024 — and something well-known players like Oura, Whoop, and Fitbit are tinkering around with.

Omnia isn’t an actual product for sale yet. Withings says it’s “currently in development,” with no concrete timeline for when it’ll actually be available or for how much. Given the company’s track record with bringing CES launches to market, there’s a good chance it’ll be a lengthy wait before Omnia reaches consumers — if it ever does.

Original Author: Victoria Song | Source: The Verge