Nothing is clear, but very interesting: Xiaomi showcased gesture control capabilities in the flagship Xiaomi Watch 5
Last week, Xiaomi released the flagship smartwatch Watch 5, whose main innovation is the electromyography (EMG) sensor. It allows reading muscle activity and using gestures to control Xiaomi ecosystem devices.
This technology is used for the first time, and naturally, not all users understood how it works.
To specifically demonstrate the essence of the EMG sensor to the public, Xiaomi President Lu Weibing released a short video in which a guy answers a phone call with a finger movement without touching the watch or smartphone. Similarly, you can interact with other Xiaomi gadgets, for example, dismiss an alarm call or use the camera.
For those unaware
The Xiaomi Watch 5 features a 1.54” AMOLED display with a peak brightness of 1500 nits and ultra-thin bezels of just 2.6 mm. The screen is protected by artificial sapphire glass with a hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale — the highest rating for consumer watches.
At the heart of the Xiaomi Watch 5 is a dual-chip architecture: a high-performance Snapdragon W5 and an energy-efficient BES2800. This combination provides up to 6 days of active use and up to 18 days in power-saving mode. The watch supports the installation of third-party applications and runs on the new Super AIOS system.
In addition to the electromyography (EMG) sensor, there is a heart rate sensor, SpO₂ measurement, and professional ECG registration.
Source: Weibo