PowerDot muscle stimulator arrives in Singapore

Leader Radio Technologies, a distributor of innovative communication and IT products in Asia Pacific, has launched what it says is the world’s first wearable connected muscle stimulator in Singapore.

The PowerDot wearable is tiny and can be worn under clothing.

Developed by Singapore company Smartmissimo Technologies, PowerDot uses electrical muscle stimulation (EMS), mimicking nerve impulses to engage muscles during a workout. The Bluetooth-ready wearable can be controlled from a smartphone, and promises to painlessly enhance stamina, endurance and muscle tone even during office hours.

Priced at S$239, the PowerDot can be used to repair and prepare the body for intensity workouts, say its designers. Alex Pisarev, founder of PowerDot says: “Muscle stimulators have been around for a while now but PowerDot is a huge game changer as it provides accessiblity and ease of use by tapping into the everyday resource of a smartphone.

"PowerDot isn’t a one-fit-all muscle stimulator but it offers training programmes that deliver custom power-packed workout routines to athletes and sports enthusiasts of any level. Whether it’s a speedy recovery for sprinters or resistance building for gymnists, athletes in various sports can take advantage of PowerDot to boost their sports performance and improve results.” 

PowerDot is Bluetooth-enabled and is controlled from an iOS or Android smartphone.

PowerDot is available at Challenger, Courts, Epicenter, Newstead Technologies and selected retailers in Singapore.

*Images from Leader Radio Technologies.

Mobile health will impact consumer healthcare industry in the long run

Market researcher Euromonitor International says mobile health (mhealth) is an emerging market segment to watch in the global consumer healthcare market.

According to Euromonitor, mhealth is about engaging consumers via mobile apps and devices with the purpose of modifying behaviour towards improved health outcomes. 

In 2014, over-the-counter (OTC) remedies such as sleep aids, eye care, dermatologicals and digestive remedies performed very well with US$36 billion in sales globally. Emerging market segment sports nutrition grew strongly in the mass market with US$10 billion in sales globally, but still represents the smallest category within the consumer health industry at 4.7% share.

The company said the global consumer health industry experienced 5.7% growth in current/fixed currency terms, with US$216.4 billion in retail sales globally in 2014. 

"The industry keeps growing at a healthy pace as significant corporate consolidation will transform the competitive landscape and the rise of mobile health will impact consumer behavior in years to come,” said Euromonitor's Head of Industry Research, Monica Feldman.