Nokia kick - started its digital health business about a year and a half ago with the $ 170 million ($ 200 million in today's currency) purchase of French smart
health gadget maker Withings, which had made a name for itself in activity trackers, smart scales, blood pressure monitors and other health and fitness devices.
To build out its
health technology business, the company today announced that it has acquired Withings,
makers of smart scales, activity trackers, and other
health gadgets.