Using polar products in research

Find out how Polar technology and services can be used for research and science. Our technology and products have multiple capabilities which can be applied in research, including heart rate and heart rate variability measurement, physical activity and online monitoring, measuring of energy expenditure and assessing of aerobic fitness.

Polar technology has widely been applied in both academic and industrial research projects and validations. This is evidenced by over 1000 science papers annually. Polar products are also referred as a reference device or as an actual research equipment.

Polar technology provides researchers with an affordable, high-quality and easy-to-use option to carry out physiological, sports scientific, and medical studies for large test groups. The standard connectivity, such as Bluetooth, Wi-fi and API interfaces enable easy data transfer from Polar devices to your systems.

Polar H10

For developers

Polar Verity Sense

Polar Verity Sense is a coin-sized optical heart rate sensor with built-in memory and SDK connectivity. The Bluetooth, ANT+, and internal memory enables you to connect Polar Verity Sense to a sport watch or app to see your workout in real time or view your data afterwards. You can also read and interpret heart rate and PP intervals for your purposes by using the Polar SDK.

For developers

Polar Open AccessLink

Polar Open AccessLink is our proprietary API which provides you with access to data recorded by Polar devices.

For developers

Polar Team Pro

Polar Team pro is a coaching system for teams where each team member wears a sensor equipped with a GNNS positioning module and an IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) that provide real-time telemetry to a coach’s iPad. The system is supported by an API which provides access to performance data for 3rd party analysis platforms after the training session or game.

For developers

Polar H10

Polar H10 is a state-of-the-art classical heart rate measurement sensor comprising a chest strap and a transmitter unit. Polar H10 is designed to be used by top athletes, thus tolerating harsh conditions, such as sweat, electric disturbances and motion artefacts.

It is equipped with built-in memory and can be used online as a conventional heart rate sensor for heart rate and RR intervals with standard Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity. Furthermore, an SDK (Software Development Kit) is provided to enable access to online raw sample data, such as ECG and 3D acceleration. An example data logger application is available for Android to show you the principles of an application that you can create yourself.

During 2022-2023 Polar H10 was used in over 600 scientific studies and is considered a golden standard reference technology when measuring HR in field settings. Selected key references on H10 a listed below.

References
Gilgen-Ammann et al. RR interval signal quality of a heart rate monitor and an ECG Holter at rest and during exercise. Eur J Appl Physiol. 2019 Jul;119(7):1525-1532
Müller at al. Heart Rate Measures from Wrist-Worn Activity Trackers in a Laboratory and Free-Living Setting: Validation Study. Mhealth Uhealth. 2019 Oct; 2;710): e14120
Skála et al. Feasibility of evaluation of Polar H10 chest-belt ECG in patients with a broad range of heart conditions. Cor et Vasa 2022, 64(4):411-422
Schaffarczyk et al. Validity of the Polar H10 Sensor for heart rate variability analysis during resting state and incremental exercise in recreational men and women. Sensors 2022,6536
Nuuttila O-P et al. Individualized endurance training based on recovery and training status in recreational runners. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2022 Oct 1;54(10):1690-1701

Polar Verity Sense

Polar Verity Sense is a coin-sized optical heart rate sensor with built-in memory and SDK connectivity. The Bluetooth, ANT+ and internal memory enables you to connect Polar Verity Sense to any Bluetooth device equipped with standard Bluetooth protocols and record heart rate and PP intervals for your purposes.

The state-of-the-art optical measurement gauge enables you to measure PPG (photoplethysmogram) from any part of the human body where sensor can be attached firmly against your skin. Polar mobile SDK is available to develop an app to retrieve live raw PPG and 3D acceleration data from the sensors. An example data logger application is also available for Android.

Selected scientific publications on Polar Verity Sense measurements accuracy are presented below.

References
Merrigan et al. Validation of Garmin and Polar Devices for continuous HR monitoring during common training movements in tactical populations. Measurements in Physical Education and Exercise Science 2023 27(3), 234-247
Lopez-Belmonte O. et al. Validity of Polar Verity Sense during swimming at different locations and intensities. Letter to Editor. Scand J Med Sci Sports. 2023, 33:2623-2625
Navalta J. et al. Heart rate processing algorithms and exercise duration on reliability and validity decisions in biceps-worn Polar Verity Sense and OH1 wearables.Scientific Reports (Nature portfolio), 2023:13:11736

Polar Open AccessLink

Polar Open AccessLink is our proprietary API which provides you with access to data recorded by Polar devices.

Polar Team Pro

Polar Team Pro is a coaching system for teams where each team member wears a sensor equipped with a GNNS positioning module and an IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) that provide real-time telemetry to a coach’s iPad. The system is supported by an API which provides access to performance data for 3rd party analysis platforms after the training session or game. During 2022-2023 Polar Team Pro was used in 180 scientific studies and based on that Team Pro is well accepted to be used in outdoor sports. Selected references a listed below.

References
Huggins et al. (2019), The Validity and Reliability of GPS Units for Measuring Distance and Velocity During Linear and Team Sport Simulated Movements, Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 2020 Nov;34(11):3070-3077
Perrotta et al (2023), Precision and Reliability of the Polar Team Pro Computer Software for Analyzing Heart Rate Variability. Sports Engineering 26 (1): 40
Lechner et al. Monitoring training load in youth soccer players: effects of a six-week preparatory training program and the association between external and internal loads. Biol Sport 2023;40(1):63-75
Sandmael et al. Validity and reliability of Polar Team Pro and Playermaker for estimating running distance and speed in Indoor and outdoor conditions. Sensors 2023,8251

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Using polar products in research

Polar H10

Polar Verity Sense

Polar Open AccessLink

Polar Team Pro

Polar H10

Polar Verity Sense

Polar Open AccessLink

Polar Team Pro

Using polar products in research

Polar H10

Polar Verity Sense

Polar Open AccessLink

Polar Team Pro

Polar H10

Polar Verity Sense

Polar Open AccessLink

Polar Team Pro

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