1. Garmin partners with Harvard and Oxford on global wellbeing study. 2. Study collects data from over 10,000 participants via Garmin devices. 3. Garmin's sensor data critical for informing public policies. 4. Research supports Garmin's product development in health tech.
Collaboration with prominent institutions may enhance brand reputation and lead to more product sales. Historical examples show partnerships can drive stock growth.
The study's focus on wellbeing aligns with Garmin's innovation and market strategy, likely to drive future growth.
The findings may influence product development and market positioning over time, strengthening Garmin's competitive edge in health tech.
In its next phase, the Health and Happiness Study aims to collect wellbeing data from over 10,000 global participants using surveys, Garmin smartwatches, and smartphones.
OLATHE, Kan., March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin (NYSE: GRMN), in collaboration with researchers at Harvard University and the University of Oxford, today announced the early results from the first largescale study of its kind in this field, which seeks to identify predictors of happiness and wellbeing using data from smartwatches and smartphones to inform global public policies and product development. As the exclusive smartwatch provider, Garmin plays a critical role by leveraging the high-quality sensor data of its product portfolio.