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Chin-To Hsiao¹, Carl Tong², Gerard L Coté^1,3,4

¹Department of Biomedical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USA.

|April 25, 2025

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A new wearable device estimates oxygen consumption (VO2) using photoplethysmography and machine learning. This technology offers continuous, accurate cardiovascular health monitoring outside clinical settings.

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PPG machine learning oxygen consumption (VO2)wearable sensor

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Area of Science:

Biomedical Engineering
Cardiovascular Physiology
Wearable Technology

Background:

Oxygen consumption (VO2) is vital for assessing cardiovascular health, metabolic status, and respiratory function.
VO2 is a key prognostic indicator for heart failure (HF) patients, reflecting cardiac output (CO) and aerobic fitness.
Traditional VO2 assessment methods are cumbersome, limiting continuous monitoring.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and validate a novel wrist-worn photoplethysmography (PPG) device with a machine learning algorithm for continuous VO2 estimation.
To overcome the limitations of traditional, bulky VO2 assessment systems.

Main Methods:

A multiwavelength PPG wearable device utilizing five wavelengths (670-950 nm) and the Beer-Lambert Law was developed.
A machine learning algorithm incorporated PPG data, including the isosbestic point at 810 nm, to estimate VO2.
Validation involved eight subjects using a modified Bruce protocol, comparing PPG estimates against a gold-standard gas analysis system.

Main Results:

The PPG-based VO2 estimation achieved a mean absolute error of 1.66 mL/kg/min.
The model demonstrated a high correlation with gold-standard measurements, achieving an R² of 0.94.
The device provided precise, individualized VO2 estimates based on direct tissue oxygenation data.

Conclusions:

The novel wearable PPG device offers a clinically viable solution for continuous and accurate VO2 monitoring.
This technology facilitates accessible cardiovascular assessment beyond specialized clinical environments.
The findings suggest a significant advancement in wearable health technology for personalized medicine.