Those who suffer from asthma attacks know to avoid certain activities, but the Health and Environmental Tracker (HET) is designed to help warn of an impending attack when it isn't expected. The HET works by incorporating a chest patch and a wristband that go to work to track the wearers' breathing, heart rate, movements and even blood oxygen levels.
The HET could transmit data wirelessly to a smartphone for users to see in the accompanying app to be analyzed. Developed by a team of researchers at North Carolina State University, the HET could help to prevent asthma attacks from being so unexpected and potentially safe lives. The best part of the device is that it's powered by the movement and body heat of the person wearing it for additional flexibility.
What's Driving This Trend
- Asthma Attack Prevention
- The Health and Environmental Tracker (HET) offers real-time data monitoring to help prevent unexpected asthma attacks.
- Wearable Health Tech
- The HET combines a chest patch and wristband to track vital signs and transmit data wirelessly to a smartphone.
- Self-powered Wearable Devices
- The HET is powered by the wearer's movement and body heat, providing flexibility and convenience.
Who This Affects Most
- Healthcare Technology
- The HET presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the field of wearable health tech for asthma management and prevention.
- Wellness and Fitness
- The real-time monitoring capabilities of the HET can be utilized in the wellness and fitness industry to enhance respiratory health tracking.
- Sensor Technology
- The HET's use of sensors to monitor vital signs creates opportunities for advancements in sensor technology for healthcare applications.
