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All Shen AI SDKs read vital signs from a face scan with the same technology. They differ in intended use, claims, metrics and customization.
One face scan, three SDK outputs
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Select both to see our recommendation.Now select the intended use.Now select the launch market.We recommend the General Wellness SDK (US).We recommend the Wellness SDK (Global).We recommend the Wellness SDK (Global), with V3 design mode for US users.We recommend the Medical SDK.We recommend the Medical SDK. It is certified for the EU and Brazil, so talk to us about the US.We recommend the Medical SDK. It is certified for the EU and Brazil.
Global
For wellness and health awareness products in any market.
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All 30+ metrics
Vital signs, additional metrics and health risk indicators
United States
For products marketed under the FDA General Wellness guidance.
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All except health risk indicators
Vital signs and additional metrics, under FDA-aligned names
EU and Brazil
For regulated healthcare products that need certified measurements.
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4 certified vital signs
Heart rate, HRV, blood pressure and breathing rate
Key differences
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01Regulatory status
Wellness SDKs power health awareness and lifestyle products. The Medical SDK is certified software as a medical device for clinical use. Choose it if your product supports clinical care.
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General Wellness
Medical SDKSoftware as a medical device
Certified02Claims
Your regulatory path shows up in the words your app uses. Wellness SDKs come with recommended disclaimers, the Medical SDK with its Instructions for Use. Choose the US SDK if you sell only in the US.
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Illustrative values
Heart ratePulse insight
72bpmHeart rate variabilityShort-term variability insightHeart rate variability (SDNN)
48msBreathing rateBreathing rhythm insight
14br/minBlood pressureBP estimateBlood pressure (systolic, diastolic)
118/76mmHg03Metrics
Every SDK measures heart rate, HRV, blood pressure and breathing rate from a face scan alone. The wellness SDKs add more metrics on top, and only Global includes health risk indicators. Choose Global if you need all 30+ metrics.
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Heart ratePulse insight
Heart rate variabilityShort-term variability insight
Breathing rateBreathing rhythm insight
Blood pressureBP estimate
04Customization
Wellness SDKs run in three modes. Use our full UI to launch fastest, keep our camera view and build your own screens around it, or build everything yourself on top of our APIs. The Medical SDK is limited to configurations approved by Shen AI. Choose a wellness SDK if you want your own UI.
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Measurement conditionsiStopHold stillMeasuring 64%
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In every SDK
Vital signs from a face scan with a standard camera, no extra hardware.
Developed under an ISO 13485 quality management system.
Certified information security management.
Support center for every SDK, plus a dedicated Slack channel on some plans.
| Feature | Wellness SDKGlobal | General Wellness SDKUS | Medical SDKCE, ANVISA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Find your fit | |||
| Best for | Products focused on wellness and health awareness | Products marketed under the FDA General Wellness guidance | Medical and clinical applications requiring certified technology |
| What it is | A wellness SDK for health awareness and lifestyle applications | Software as a medical device (SaMD) for clinical useCE marked under the EU MDR. Registered with ANVISA in Brazil. | |
| What you can tell your users | For informational purposes only. See the disclaimers. | Follow the approved Intended Purpose and IFU (CE, ANVISA). | |
| What you can measure | |||
| Vital signs from face scan only |
| Under FDA-aligned terminology
| Certified physiological parameters
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| Additional metrics |
| Under FDA-aligned terminology
| Currently not available |
| Health risk indicators | Full set available. See the list. | Not available | Currently not available |
| Trust and compliance | |||
| Validation and accuracy | See the general accuracy results. | Clinically validated against reference measurement methods. Performance characteristics and limitations are provided in the Instructions for Use. | |
| Certification | Not applicable | CE marked under the EU MDR, Class IIaANVISA registered in Brazil, Class II | |
| Compliance documents you receive | Legal guidelines and recommended disclaimers | SLA, Intended Purpose, IFU, technical specifications, approved labelling | |
| Data compliance | Developed under ISO 13485 QMSISO 27001 certified | Developed and maintained under an ISO 13485-certified Quality Management System. ISO/IEC 27001-certified information security management system. | |
| Who is responsible to regulators | You (the application provider) | Shared responsibilities defined in the Medical SDK agreement | |
| Make it your own | |||
| White label and branding | White label available in some plansFully customizable | Branding within medical device requirements | |
| Customization | Different levels to choose from
| Customization is limited to configurations assessed and approved by Shen AI. Changes affecting the user interface, measurement workflow, instructions, results presentation, intended purpose or regulated functionality require prior regulatory and quality review. | |
| PDF reports | Available and customizable | Not available | |
| User onboarding | Available as part of the full SDK UI | Available as part of the full SDK UI, mandatory | |
| Getting started | |||
| Free trial | 30-day free trial. Sign up yourself and test in the Playground in the Shen AI Platform. | 30-day free trial through our team. Playground available in the Shen AI Platform. | Custom setup with guided onboarding |
| Support | Support centerDedicated Slack channel available on some plans | ||
| Updates | Continuous improvements | Controlled, documented changes | Controlled medical device updates |
FAQ
Still unsure? Talk to our team about your product, markets and claims.
Yes. The Wellness SDK (Global) includes an optional V3 design mode that gives US users an experience aligned with FDA General Wellness guidance, while you keep the full feature set in other regions. The General Wellness SDK (US) is a separate SDK with its own integration.
No. It is a separate product with its own integration, documentation, Intended Purpose and regulatory requirements. Its scope is fixed to four certified parameters, and every change to it is controlled and documented.
The Medical SDK is CE marked as a Class IIa device under the EU MDR and registered with ANVISA in Brazil as Class II. The CE certification does not automatically authorize it in other markets, so talk to our team about your rollout.
After you sign the license agreement, you get access to the SDK and its medical device documentation, including the CE certificate, Declaration of Conformity and Instructions for Use. You also receive the SLA, Intended Purpose, technical specifications and approved labelling.
For the Wellness SDK (Global), create an account for a 30-day free trial and test in the Playground in the Shen AI Platform. The General Wellness SDK (US) trial and the Medical SDK onboarding both start with our team.
The Wellness SDK (Global) comes with a 30-day free trial and instant access to the Shen AI Platform.
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