Tag: Medtech

Cooperation Open Day of Óbuda University

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16 April, 2026

At the Cooperation Open Day of Óbuda University, Smart Guard Technology had the chance to present its work and innovations.

The goal of the event was to bring innovative companies and the next generation of professionals together, so they could meet directly and have real, meaningful conversations about the industry. The university invited several forward-thinking companies, which gave students the opportunity to meet developers and engineers who not only share theoretical knowledge, but also offer real, hands-on experience. For Smart Guard Technology, it is especially important to involve young talents in projects where they can gain practical skills while also contributing to real innovation.

We truly believe in young people. Our goal is that the next generation doesn’t just learn a profession, but also experiences how collaboration works in real life, understands the innovation process, and can become an active part of shaping future technology solutions.

Podcast invitation

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14 April, 2026

We were invited as guests on the SAASCO MEDbeszéljük podcast, where we discussed the development journey and evolution of the Smart Guard wearable medical technology system.

During the conversation, we looked back at how the system has changed compared to its original concept. Although the product has undergone significant technological and functional development over the years, its core focus has remained the same: delivering reliable, clinical-grade ECG measurement.

Today, Smart Guard is a complex health monitoring system that, in addition to ECG, also includes PPG and EDA based measurements and activity tracking. This allows it to go beyond a single physiological signal and provide a more comprehensive picture of the user’s overall condition.

We highlighted that the system is not simply a data collection device, but an intelligent platform capable of advanced signal processing and analysis, supported by a sophisticated software environment and a webbased interface that enables clinical evaluation and long-term monitoring.

It was also important to emphasize that Smart Guard is not a traditional smartwatch, but a wrist-worn medical device specifically designed for professional and clinical use.

We also discussed the name change and product evolution, which clearly reflects how the original idea has developed into a complex, intelligent monitoring system, supported by backend analytics that assist medical decision-making.

Thanks to the invitation from SAASCO MEDbeszéljük, we had the opportunity to present how an innovative concept evolves into a real, functional medical technology solution, at the intersection of development, clinical thinking, and engineering.

Emotional UX in Medical Device Design

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Insights from World Usability Day 2024

November 16, 2024

In 2024, Smart Guard Technology participated in the Hungarian edition of World Usability Day, presenting on the role of emotional user experience in medical device design.

Medical device usability has traditionally focused on functionality—ensuring that systems are easy to operate and minimize user error. However, as devices increasingly move into everyday environments, this perspective is no longer sufficient. Users are often patients, not professionals, and their interaction with a device is influenced not only by instructions, but also by confidence, perception, and emotional state.

In wearable ECG systems, these factors have a direct impact on how consistently and correctly measurements are performed. If a device feels unclear or unreliable, users are less likely to engage with it over time, which can affect data quality and continuity.

The presentation highlighted the need to go beyond functional usability and consider how devices are experienced in real-world use. Emotional UX becomes part of the system’s overall design, influencing both user behavior and clinical relevance.

As wearable medical technologies become more integrated into daily life, understanding this connection is essential. Designing for real users in real situations is not only a usability challenge—it is a requirement for building reliable and effective medical systems.

https://www.saasco.hu/treningek/world-usability-day-egy-jobb-vilag-tervezese