# Virus-Detecting Face Mask Sensors This Wearable Biosensor Can Detect the SARS-CoV-2 By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-06-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-biosensor References: [slashgear](https://www.slashgear.com/facemask-equipped-with-a-wearable-biosensor-can-detect-sars-cov-2-virus-29680382/) & [wyss.harvard.edu](https://wyss.harvard.edu/news/face-masks-that-can-diagnose-covid-19/) This wearable biosensor has been developed by researchers at [Harvard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/als-medical-technology) and [MIT](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mouthio) 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **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. - **Smart Face Masks:** The trend of smart face masks is disrupting the personal protective equipment (PPE) industry by combining safety features with advanced technology. - **Programmable Sensors:** The trend of programmable sensors is disrupting multiple industries by enabling the detection of specific substances or conditions in real-time. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry can benefit from wearable biosensors in remote patient monitoring, disease management, and personalized healthcare. - **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. - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Breath-Tracking Face Mask Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facebit.md) - [Wearer-Analyzing Respirators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebcare-mask.md) - [Virus-Detecting Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virusdetecting-smartwatch.md) - [Nicotine-Detecting Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skinworn-sensor.md) - [Virus-Detecting Breathalyzers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virusdetecting-breathalyzer.md) - [Fluidless Scent-Releasing Facemasks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-face-mask-1.md) - [Air-Blowing Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-mask.md) - [Copper-Infused Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aebl-epion.md) - [Smell-Oriented Virtual Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-university-of-hong-kong.md)