‘Heart Watch’ – 500 Word Summary:

The purpose of our pitch is to introduce ‘Heart Watch’, a revolutionary technological innovation in cardiovascular health that offers early detection and prevention of heart attacks. ‘Heart Watch’, is an application that will be built directly into existing Apple Watch technology. ‘Heart Watch’ eliminates the need for users to purchase an entirely separate ECG device for the purpose of heart attack detection, making it an extremely cost-effective and convenient solution that allows individuals to continue using the technology they already own and trust. This wrist-worn, non-invasive application is specifically designed for high-risk individuals, providing real-time, 24/7 monitoring powered by specifically designed sensors, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. The app functions to surpass irregular heart pattern detection by accurately detecting life threatening heart activity that immediately precedes cardiac arrest. If present, within this critical moment, a three-second countdown is activated that automatically contacts the nearest ambulance or hospital. Users are able to register their profile and their relevant heart condition on the application to their nearest hospital to ensure the most appropriate health care arrives to their aid as soon as possible to avoid the extreme risk of death. As a result, ‘Heart Watch’ is designed for mass adoption, making advanced cardiac care accessible even in remote or rural areas where access to traditional medical infrastructure is significantly limited. Our pitch aims to highlight ‘Heart Watch’ not just as a wearable app, but as an essential health tool, a tool that uses cutting edge innovation with everyday convenience to create a safer future for those most at risk.

An important aspect of our project, aligns closely with two key Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being, and Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure. ‘Heart Watch’ directly supports Goal 3 by enabling the earliest possible intervention and improved health outcomes for individuals at risk of heart attacks, especially in communities with limited access to healthcare. By optimising existing technology and enhancing it with innovative approaches, the project also contributes to Goal 9, creating technological advancement and infrastructure development that improves the quality and accessibility of this innovative health service.

To support the development and innovation of our idea, we drew on key lecture and tutorial readings to guide our research into the feasibility and relevance of ‘Heart Watch’. These academic resources helped us evaluate current technologies and understand how our concept could fill a gap in the current market. As a group, each member sourced one academic article related to existing heart attack detection technologies. This research revealed that, as of now, no wrist-worn device exists with the capability to detect an actual heart attack in real-time. This discovery was very important in establishing the direction of our innovation process, as it confirmed that our idea has successfully addressed an unmet medical and technological need. We then extended our research to explore the future potential of such technology, finding that advancements in AI, sensor technology, and wearable devices are gradually making the development of ‘Heart Watch’ both feasible and realistic, strengthening the credibility of our innovative concept for the near future.