Samsung Electronics is gearing up to release a beta version of its AI-driven health coach through the Samsung Health app in the US by year’s end. Introduced during the Galaxy Tech Forum in New York, the feature highlights Samsung’s push to embed AI into everyday health management, offering users personalized medical support from the comfort of their homes.
The AI health coach will function as a chatbot, using data from Samsung’s wearables to deliver personalized health insights. It will help users apply their doctors’ recommendations in daily life, bridging the gap between professional medical advice and everyday habits. The platform also aims to make it easier for users to share their health data with physicians, improving communication and care outcomes.
Using data collected from wearables like the Galaxy Watch, the AI Health Coach will deliver personalized guidance based on each user’s health status. The goal is to help users stick to their doctors’ recommendations, such as monitoring blood pressure, managing weight, or remembering to take medicationsâtasks that are commonly overlooked after a clinic visit.
Samsung’s platform will leverage artificial intelligence to deliver tailored insights and real-time feedback by tracking four main health metrics: stress levels, physical activity, nutrition, and sleep quality. As these indicators fluctuate, the system will interpret the changes and provide early alerts along with helpful coaching to encourage better lifestyle choices. Still, Samsung emphasized that the AI coach is intended to support users, not act as a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment.
To protect user privacy, Samsung will adopt a hybrid data management strategy. Sensitive health information will be processed on-device where possible, while cloud-based processing will be used to improve performance. Users will have control over what data is stored locally and what can be shared, giving them more confidence in using the service.
Although the AI Health Coach will launch in beta in the US by the end of the year, Samsung has not yet confirmed a timeline for its release in South Korea. The service will initially be free, with monetization options such as subscriptions or bundled services to be explored later. By combining AI with its ecosystem of wearable devices and leveraging Xealth’s digital infrastructure, Samsung aims to reshape the future of home-based healthcare.
Digital health care has emerged as one of Samsung’s key areas for future growth, alongside its efforts in developing humanoid robots. The company’s deep involvement in the healthcare sector is reflected in its operation of Samsung Medical Center, one of South Korea’s leading hospitals. With this foundation, Samsung is working to bridge advanced technology with medical services to expand its impact in the health industry.
As part of its broader digital health push, Samsung has recently acquired Xealth, a US-based health platform that helps hospitals manage digital care tools. This acquisition is expected to strengthen Samsung’s integration with clinical systems, allowing users to share health data like blood pressure or heart rate trends with their healthcare providers. The partnership will also open the door to future business-to-business models, including potential collaborations with hospitals and healthcare systems.
