Swiss health tech brand Aktiia is officially launching Hilo Core, its continuous blood pressure tracking system, in the United States. Launched under the brand name Hilo, the company’s new platform aims to bridge the gap between uncomfortable inflatable arm cuffs and everyday consumer fitness trackers.
High blood pressure affects nearly half of all adults in the US, according to data from the CDC and the American Heart Association. Yet, most people only check their numbers during occasional doctor visits or through inconvenient home cuffs that compress the arm.
Hilo Core changes that dynamic by capturing up to 35 ambient readings per day directly from the wrist, transforming isolated point-in-time measurements into clear, long-term health trends.
How the Hilo Core works
The Hilo Core system has three main components: a screenless wristband, a mobile companion app, and a wireless, FDA-cleared arm cuff.
To get the system up and running, first you should do a quick four-day calibration phase with the arm cuff. Once calibrated, the lightweight wristband uses Optical Blood Pressure Monitoring (OBPM) technology. The band measures pulse waves through the skin every 90 minutes without needing to inflate via light-based photoplethysmographic (PPG) sensors.
After the initial calibration, users only need to use the physical cuff once a month for spot checks. The wristband handles the rest automatically, logging key overnight readings during sleep and pairing that data with step counts and heart rates to deliver contextualized wellness insights.
Clinical backing
Optical blood pressure tracking is relatively new to American consumers. However, the underlying technology boasts over two decades of research in Europe. In a large-scale European study following 30,000 users, participants who actively engaged with the Hilo companion app reduced their systolic blood pressure up to five times more over six months compared to passive users.
In the US market, the physical arm cuff holds FDA clearance as a medical device. Still, the lightweight wristband launches as a consumer wellness product aimed at lifestyle management and awareness. Hilo is currently working toward full regulatory integration for medical platforms.
US pricing and availability
The company backed its rollout with a $19 million Series B extension—supported by investors including the Dell Family Office—bringing its total funding past $119 million. Hilo Core is available immediately via Hilo.com for $89.99 for the hardware. Plus, consider that there’s a mandatory $149.99 annual subscription ($239.98 total for year one). The package is pre-approved for HSA and FSA eligibility.
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