PNOĒ plans self-serve metabolic testing mask launch
The planned 1 October release would let users measure VO₂ max and other metabolic markers in an eight-minute test without a trained operator.
PNOĒ plans to launch its PNOĒ 2.0 breath-testing mask on 1 October, moving its metabolic testing from operator-led sessions to a self-administered format. The company says users can complete an eight-minute test to measure VO₂ max and other metabolic markers.
The change could widen the settings where the test is offered, according to co-founder and chief executive Apostolos Atsalakis. PNOĒ currently requires a trained operator and sells its equipment to businesses, including gyms and hotels. Atsalakis said pharmacies could become a future venue.
PNOĒ says its test captures 23 biomarkers, including resting metabolic rate and metabolic flexibility. The new device is smaller and has fewer parts than its predecessor. Its electronics detach from the mask and straps, allowing businesses to share the hardware while users keep their own mask.
The company says the device is intended for wellness use and does not provide medical recommendations. It is not cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and PNOĒ says its results cannot be used by a doctor to prescribe medication.
The launch comes as consumer wearables estimate VO₂ max using heart-rate data, while metabolic carts remain in use at labs and hospitals. PNOĒ’s test price was not stated in the source report.
