A new form of technology from the MIT Wireless Center has the potential to replace wearables. The motion monitoring system uses WiFi signals to track people's movement, breathing patterns and heart rate through walls and closed doors. In addition to the world of fitness, this technology could completely disrupt disaster relief, gaming, law enforcement and others.
The most recent work from the MIT Wireless Center's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory uses the power of x-ray vision in addition to low-strength WiFi signals. By measuring the signals' reflections, they can track movements. This will allow people to measure the vitals of their family members in a way that is both portable and accessible to the public.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Wireless Vital Tracking
- Using WiFi signals to track people's movement, breathing patterns, and heart rate through walls and closed doors can revolutionize how we track vital signs without wearables.
- Disaster Relief Monitoring
- This technology has the potential to be used in disaster relief efforts where wearable devices may not be practical or accessible.
- Indoor Gaming Technology
- The use of WiFi signals for motion monitoring could create new possibilities for immersive indoor gaming experiences.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Fitness and Wellness
- This technology could disrupt the fitness industry by offering a new, non-invasive way of tracking vitals during exercise.
- Law Enforcement and Security
- WiFi motion monitoring could be used by law enforcement to monitor buildings, and could be incorporated into security systems for added safety measures.
- Healthcare
- Vital tracking walls could be used in healthcare settings, and could be especially useful in monitoring patients with critical conditions who require continuous vital monitoring.
