Despite the cost, the Withings Body Scan offers a wealth of capabilities. It holds the distinction of being the first FDA-approved health station capable of detecting atrial fibrillation through a six-lead ECG. Furthermore, it conducts a thorough analysis of segmented body composition, measures nerve activity, and monitors vascular age. It even employs Galvanic Skin Response (GSR) to monitor foot sweat levels as a screening method for signs of neuropathy.
Engadget’s firsthand experience with the device found the process to be straightforward and effortless. Users simply step on the scale, hold the grab handle at pelvis height, and wait for 90 seconds while it performs a battery of tests, measuring parameters such as weight, body fat, muscle mass, visceral fat, ECG, Pulse Wave Velocity, vascular age, and nerve health. The results are presented in a clear and easily readable format, complete with the day’s weather forecast and an air quality indicator based on online data.
