Demonstrating the new smart speaker skill (IMAGE) University of Washington Caption University of Washington researchers have developed a new skill for a smart speaker that acts as a contactless monitor for both regular and irregular heartbeats. Here, co-author Dr. Dan Nguyen, a clinical instructor at the UW School of Medicine, uses the team's smart speaker prototype (white box in lower left corner) to demonstrate how the system works. Credit Mark Stone/University of Washington Usage Restrictions For reuse with appropriate credit License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.