On Thursday, Samsung Strategy and Innovation Center and Nestle Institute of Health Sciences announced a collaboration to harness the power of IoT technology and nutrition science to provide insights into healthy living. This collaboration aims to combine IoT, scientifically validated bio sensors, advanced multi-modal technology, and nutritional approach to provide people with entirely new awareness into health and wellness. In addition, the collaboration aims to empower individuals to better manage their own health and wellbeing by providing relevant and contextual recommendations around nutrition, lifestyle, and fitness.

The two companies will combine the Samsung ARTIK IoT platform vision, semiconductor expertise, and a global platform of smart device solutions, together with Nestle's expertise in nutrition and biomedical science.

Samsung Strategy and Innovation Center and Nestle Institute of Health Sciences will work towards the development of a new digital health platform to provide more personal and meaningful insights.

The companies will provide more details about the platform when the first pilots begin in early 2017.