The research behind Petal

Here's the science behind what Petal measures and how we measure it. Each paper explains the method, what the research has found, and what the measurement can and can't tell you.

  • Estimating Body Composition

    Validation summary: trunk fat mass measurement and DXA referenced visceral fat estimation.

  • Visceral Fat

    Estimating visceral fat with Petal

  • Mobility and Balance Metrics

    Mobility and balance metrics: walking speed, step cadence, step variability, and step symmetry

  • Bluetooth and Battery Safety

Have a question about our research? Email us at help@petal.today. We're happy to walk through it.