Miniature sensor to monitor your health while driving

The radar sensor (right) held up next to a Canadian 10-cent coin to give a size comparison. — University of Waterloo

Inspired by the medical bay of the USS Enterprise from the Star Trek franchise, a research team from the University of Waterloo in Canada uses radar technology to monitor people’s health while at the wheel, turning an ordinary car or truck into a mobile medical hub.

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering adjunct professor Dr George Shaker is working with a team of graduate students to integrate radar with evolving vehicle technology to make health checks easier.