Stories of Technology, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship in the Southeast

Knoxville Business News Tennessee Mountain Scenery Background
May 18, 2020 | Tom Ballard

Northwestern researchers develop wearable device to detect early signs of COVID-19

Northwestern University researchers have developed a wearable device that can detect early signs and symptoms of coronavirus. The device, designed to be worn 24/7 on the neck, uses artificial intelligence to detect suspicious coughing and respiratory activity that suggest a patient could have coronavirus. It monitors coughing intensity and patterns, chest wall movements, irregular breathing, respiratory sounds, heart rate and body temperature. Learn more about it here.


Don’t Miss Out on the Southeast’s Latest Entrepreneurial, Business, & Tech News!

Sign-up to get the Teknovation Newsletter in your inbox each morning!

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.


No, thanks!