Equivital mobile human monitoring technologies are developed by Hidalgo Limited, a Cambridge UK base
Capable of monitoring a range of physiological signs including heart rate, respiration, skin and core body temperature, activity, photoplethysmography and sleep patterns the system is used by military, emergency services, sports and sports sceince research organisations, and arctic explorers.
13/01/2026
As one of the first companies to achieve FDA 510K in the wearable space many partners ask us for our insights on how, as a lean organisation, we achieve compliance while continuing to be innovative.
This mindset has allowed us to consistently meet regulatory expectations while continuing to push forward safely, responsibly, and confidently.
For us, trust, safety, and innovation are inseparable.
A Warm Welcome to 2026
As we step into 2026, we’ve been reflecting on just how far this community has come.
In 2025, Equivital products were used by researchers pushing boundaries in heat stress, human physiology, and real-world health monitoring. What started as tools designed to measure physiology in extreme environments have become enablers of faster insights, stronger datasets, and decisions grounded in real human data. We’ve seen our technology help shorten study timelines, unlock patterns that were previously invisible, and support research that actually translates beyond the lab.
This year also brought strong peer-reviewed validation of Equivital’s performance, including published papers benchmarking our system against widely used wearables and demonstrating the LifeMonitor’s strength for rigorous physiological monitoring in research settings. Independent evaluation like this reinforces what our users rely on every day: when the data matters, accuracy matters.
One 2025 milestone we’re especially excited about is getting the eq LifeBand to market. In 2026, we’re scaling up production with a clear goal - to get the eq LifeBand into more hands ahead of the next heat stress season. As extreme heat becomes more frequent and more dangerous, access to early, actionable physiological insight isn’t a ‘nice to have.’ It’s essential. Scaling means moving faster, reaching further, and making protection more accessible to the people most exposed.
It’s progress we’re proud of and it’s only the beginning.
Looking ahead to 2026, we see leaps, not steps. Deeper insights and broader applications. Stronger collaboration between researchers, clinicians, and communities who need solutions now, not years from now.
Thank you to the researchers, partners, and early adopters who helped shape 2025. We’re building 2026 with you and we’re excited to get started.
The Equivital Team
23/12/2025
Merry Christmas 🎄🎄
11/12/2025
https://www.bbc.co.uk/worklife/article/20251203-how-extreme-heat-could-disrupt-the-2026-world-cup
How extreme heat could disrupt the 2026 World Cup and what fans can do about it With the World Cup draw set to take place on Friday, fans and businesses have been warned that extreme heat, bad weather and poor air quality could cost them.
04/12/2025
Looks interesting: https://www.niehs.nih.gov/news/factor/2025/12/science-highlights/temperature-model
Model to study extreme heat, related health effects advanced by NIEHS Division of Translational Toxicology scientists develop valuable resources to understand temperature exposures and guide public health.
27/11/2025
Thank You from All of Us
This Thanksgiving, we want to extend our sincere appreciation to our valued clients. Your confidence in our work inspires us every day. We look forward to continuous growth and success together in the year ahead.
23/10/2025
The eqO2+ LifeMonitor provides both invasive core pill, and non-invasive estimated core body temperature data, for researchers.
A recent study by Agostinelli et al. (2023) demonstrated that the eq02+ LifeMonitor provides statistically equivalent core temperature measurements compared to the gold standard re**al thermometer during simulated firefighting tasks. This validation underscores its reliability in extreme conditions.
With continuous data logging capabilities and seamless integration with third-party sensors including the core temperature pill, the eq02+ LifeMonitor is ideal for field studies, clinical trials, and environmental research.
Talk to our team about including core temperature in your 2026 research.
Explore the eq02+ LifeMonitor: https://equivital.com/products/eq02-lifemonitor
23/10/2025
A sobering article:
Recent study uncovers staggering increase of deaths linked to one critical factor: 'The most intense on record' Spain recently had a record-setting heat wave. Now, the country is reeling from the shock of a huge rise in heat-related deaths.
22/10/2025
Understanding heart rate variability (HRV) is crucial for assessing autonomic nervous system function and stress responses. The eq02+ LifeMonitor offers ambulatory HRV measurements, making it an invaluable tool for researchers.
A study by Chapman et al. (2024) evaluated the day-to-day reliability of HR and HRV measurements using the eq02+ LifeMonitor in U.S. Army soldiers. The results showed good reliability for supporting its use in longitudinal studies.
Learn more about the eq02+ LifeMonitor https://equivital.com/
20/10/2025
This Diwali, let’s celebrate the spark of discovery!
Just like Diwali lights illuminate every corner, high-quality data sheds light on human physiology.
The eq02+ LifeMonitor empowers researchers to track:
• Core body temperature with medical-grade accuracy
• Heart rate and ECG waveforms continuously
• Respiration rate under real-world conditions
• Long-term, multiparameter data for field and clinical studies
Whether your research takes you into extreme environments, sports science, or clinical trials, eq02+ LifeMonitor ensures your data stays bright, accurate, and reliable- all year round.
Make this festive season the start of your next scientific breakthrough!
Learn more about eq02+ LifeMonitor: https://equivital.com/products/eq02-lifemonitor
13/10/2025
We like to highlight a great study, conducted by the team at the University of Oslo (RITMO).
They wanted to see how the orchestra reacted to music and captured data using the eq02+ LifeMonitor
Take a look: https://youtu.be/TpiEVkys-Tk?si=QddyExdcVqgBVaBI
Analysis of Research Concert with Stavanger Symphony Orchestra What does it mean to be “together” in music during an orchestral performance? RITMO has partnered with the Stavanger Symphony Orchestra for the unique Lydo e...
09/10/2025
This is an interesting study and reminds us of research done on pregnant women in Gambia who work in high heat throughout their pregnancy. https://lnkd.in/ekMYA46g
https://lnkd.in/e6Cr5Tve
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