Samsung's new Brain Health feature analyzes gait, voice, sleep via smartphones and smartwatches to flag early dementia signs, debuting at CES 2026. Plus tips.
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Samsung is preparing to unveil a new Brain Health feature designed to detect early signs of dementia. Rumors point to a January debut at CES 2026, where the company is said to be planning a dedicated presentation within its own exhibition space. The timing suggests a confident push deeper into preventive health tech.
The tool will slot into Samsung’s broader preventive health ecosystem, complementing existing capabilities such as blood pressure monitoring, ECG, and alerts for irregular heart rhythm. Brain Health will analyze data collected by the company’s smartphones and smartwatches to spot changes linked to a user’s cognitive state.
For risk assessment, the system will consider gait, shifts in voice, sleep quality and structure, along with other behavioral indicators. Using these inputs, its algorithms can flag possible signs of cognitive decline and early symptoms of dementia. If deviations are detected, users will receive prevention guidance and a personalized ‘brain training’ program aimed at maintaining cognitive function. The promise here lies in passive, everyday monitoring that doesn’t ask people to change their routines.
Samsung is said to have developed Brain Health in-house, and the technology is currently undergoing clinical validation with medical institutions. While the launch timeline has not been disclosed, its arrival could become one of the company’s most notable moves in digital health. Ultimately, the impact will hinge on how clearly the feature translates complex signals into practical advice without overstating what the data can do.