Specialists of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), together with colleagues from Harvard University, developed a prototype mask, allowing to determine whether she had a coronavirus man who put it. This is reported on the site mit.
On the inside of the sample there is a small disposable removable sensor. The user itself determines how to activate it. The time of diagnosis takes about 90 minutes, the results are displayed only on the inside of the mask to ensure confidentiality.
According to James Collins, Professor of the biological engineering department in Termeer and at the Institute of Medical Engineering and Science MIT, the prototype is developed on the basis of technology created several years ago. Then similar chips were used to identify Ebola virus. The bottom line is that the virus, bacteria or another object that is required to be diagnosed is associated with a special genetic switch on the sensor. He starts the development of a bright substance (for example, protein). Color and indicates the presence of pathogenic microorganism.
It is noted that the sensor can be sewn not only in the mask, but also in clothing. It can also be configured to find other viruses. It is assumed that such sensors can be useful to protect emergency staff, medical personnel and servicemen.
Previously, scholars from Singapore developed a mask that can define symptoms indicating coronavirus infection. Sensors are installed in the mask, which collect information about various human life indicators such as, pulse, body temperature, pressure and oxygen level. Each half an hour sensors transmit health data on a special application in a mobile phone so that doctors can estimate the patient’s condition and changes.