For now, Karrot is primarily working with startups and smaller technology companies, which Halpin said tend to be more open to adopting new technologies — and have employees who use Apple Watches and other wearable devices. Chicago start-up Karrot Health is aiming to encourage people to use gym memberships handed out by employers with an app offering financial bonuses for hitting fitness milestones. The company, which is preparing for beta testing, said participants' data is automatically collected from their wearables by its iOS app, while Apple's HealthKit monitors and tracks their attendance and progress. A company spokeswoman declined to comment on the new Apple Watch app.
Chicago start-up Karrot Health is aiming to encourage people to use gym memberships handed out by employers with an app offering financial bonuses for hitting fitness milestones. The company, which is preparing for beta testing, said participants' data is automatically collected from their wearables by its iOS app, while Apple's HealthKit monitors and tracks their attendance and progress. A company spokeswoman declined to comment on the new Apple Watch app.