Connected Health in an Embedded World | Silicon Labs' Fritz Werder | Internet of Things Podcast

IoT For All Podcast · 30 Apr 2024 · 26m · Episode 342

What this episode covers

Fritz Werder, Senior Product Line Director for the Life Business Unit at Silicon Labs, discusses the evolution of connected health, highlighting the critical importance of security, miniaturization, and battery performance in portable medical devices like continuous glucose monitors. He details how Silicon Labs supports device makers through its Series 2 and upcoming Series 3 wireless connectivity solutions, emphasizing the role of AI/ML in medical applications and the challenges of interoperability within smart home ecosystems.

Mentioned

Companies
Silicon Labs, Tuya, Legrand, Amazon, Apple, Google, Samsung Smart Things
Products
Continuous Glucose Monitors, Series 2, Series 3, BG26, MG26
Tools
Zephyr, FreeRTOS, Simplicity Studio
Also
Matter, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Zigbee

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