This wearable biosensor has been developed by researchers at Harvard and MIT as a way to help detect for viruses and will enable a person to know if they have come into contact with them. The sensor works by being worn on a face mask and activated before going to work detecting for the SARS-CoV-2 virus as well as other pathogens. The device has a programmable design that could be used for detecting dangeroussuobstances as well to make it a versatile solution for a wide range of applications.
The wearable biosensor will indicate to the user a negative or positive result using a series of lines in a similar fashion to traditional home pregnancy tests to make it as easy to read as possible.
Virus-Detecting Face Mask Sensors
This Wearable Biosensor Can Detect the SARS-CoV-2
Trend Themes
1. Wearable Biosensors - The trend of wearable biosensors is disrupting the healthcare sector by enabling real-time monitoring and detection of various diseases and health conditions.
2. Smart Face Masks - The trend of smart face masks is disrupting the personal protective equipment (PPE) industry by combining safety features with advanced technology.
3. Programmable Sensors - The trend of programmable sensors is disrupting multiple industries by enabling the detection of specific substances or conditions in real-time.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare - The healthcare industry can benefit from wearable biosensors in remote patient monitoring, disease management, and personalized healthcare.
2. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Manufacturing - Smart face masks can provide additional safety and monitoring features that can enhance existing PPE offerings and create new market opportunities.
3. Security and Surveillance - Programmable sensors can be used in security and surveillance to detect hazardous materials, explosives, or other threats in real-time to enhance safety measures.