Samsung Electronics hosted a panel discussion on 'Inviting a Healthier Tomorrow' at VivaTech 2026 in Paris on June 19. (From left) Michael Dubrowski, CEO of Cyfox, Alina Su, CEO of Generation Lab, Mike McSherry, CEO of Zels, Park Heon-soo, Head of Digital Health Team at Samsung Electronics MX Division, and David Lee, Head of Samsung Next Center. [Photo: Samsung Electronics]
Samsung Electronics is accelerating the development of an AI-based healthcare ecosystem. By promoting its 'Connected Care' vision, the company aims to strengthen global partnerships in the medical and healthcare sectors.
On June 19, Samsung Electronics held a panel discussion on Connected Care at VivaTech 2026, Europe’s largest startup and technology fair, in Paris.
The event featured Park Heon-soo, Head of the Digital Health Team at Samsung Electronics MX Division, David Lee, Head of Samsung Next Center, Mike McSherry, CEO of Zels, Alina Su, CEO of Generation Lab, and Michael Dubrowski, CEO of Cyfox Health.
Samsung highlighted its competitive edge in healthcare services through its large user base and open ecosystem. Samsung Health boasts 77 million monthly active users, while its smart home platform, SmartThings, has surpassed 460 million subscribers. The company utilizes data collected from various devices, including smartphones, smartwatches, and home appliances, to offer personalized health management services.
The Connected Care initiative focuses on preventive health management, moving away from the traditional medical system that emphasizes treatment after disease onset. It involves analyzing biometric data collected from wearable devices and continuously monitoring individual health status through integration with smart home devices.
To achieve this, Samsung is expanding collaborations with external companies. Generation Lab provides solutions for measuring biological age and managing aging, while Cyfox Health offers home-based blood testing health management services. Zels connects hospital treatment data with everyday health data to establish a continuous health management system between healthcare providers and individuals.
Samsung is also focused on expanding its developer ecosystem. At the event, it introduced the 'Samsung Health SDK Suite,' enabling external developers to utilize Samsung's sensor technology and health platform to create various health management services. This initiative aims to accelerate the launch of new services and enhance user experience.
Security was also emphasized, with Samsung's proprietary security platform, Knox, extending its application beyond mobile devices to TVs and home appliances, ensuring the safe protection of sensitive health data.
Park stated that in five years, the future of healthcare in the AI era will involve a connected ecosystem that acts as a 'daily companion' to help individuals achieve their health goals by knowing when and what they need.
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