Singapore researchers develop 'smart mask' to help front liners


The team integrated the thumb-sized chip into an artificial skin-like substrate as it would otherwise be uncomfortable for the wearer. - ST/ANN

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): Local scientists have developed an integrated monitoring system that can be easily attached to any face mask in order to monitor the wearer for health indicators associated with Covid-19.

Sensors pick up skin temperature, blood oxygen saturation, blood pressure and heart rate - all of which are parameters associated with coronaviruses.

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