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Updated · Gizmodo · Jun 8
Asus Unveils VivoWatch 6 Plus, Pitches AI Agent for Real-Time Clinical Actions
Updated
Updated · Gizmodo · Jun 8

Asus Unveils VivoWatch 6 Plus, Pitches AI Agent for Real-Time Clinical Actions

3 articles · Updated · Gizmodo · Jun 8

Summary

  • Computex 2026 brought Asus’s VivoWatch 6 Plus and a new healthcare AI Agent that combines smartwatch and handheld ultrasound data for providers to make instant clinical decisions.
  • Asus said the system can “execute actions in real time,” but did not specify what patient data is shared, when it is transmitted, or what actions the AI would trigger.
  • The 1.43-inch smartwatch uses a titanium alloy case, sapphire crystal glass, and continuous monitoring for blood pressure, ECG, sleep, breathing, movement, and gait.
  • Pricing was not disclosed, though the VivoWatch 6 starts at $299, suggesting the Plus model will compete with Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 8 and Apple’s Watch Series 11.
  • The launch pushes Asus beyond wellness tracking toward clinician-linked wearables, a more interventionist approach than rivals that mainly emphasize monitoring or on-demand medical access.

Insights

Can medical regulations adapt fast enough to ensure AI health agents like Asus's are truly safe?
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