4 April 2020: The use of advanced technology is extremely crucial in the fight against COVID-19. And keeping this in view, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), Ministry of Defence's MAFAT and Technion Develop System have come together to develop a system to remotely monitor COVID-19 patients.
By using artificial intelligence and advanced optical sensor technology, this new system can collect and analyse the diagnostic vital signs of patients displaying COVID-19 symptoms from a far off distance, thus allowing the medical staff to maintain a safe distance.
This system uses radar and electro-optical sensors to record patient's pulse, body temperature and respiration. The results of the analysis are monitored at a workstation monitor outside the patient area. Thus the medical teams can work in a sterile environment, minimizing the risk of exposure. The first units will be shipped to hospitals in coming days.
Yoav Turgeman, VP IAI and ELTA CEO said, "IAI is proud to be a part of the fight against the Coronavirus. ELTA's advanced radar systems, which are usually used to gather intelligence for security purposes, have been converted to test diagnostic vital signs of potential Coronavirus patients without physical contact or proximity from medical staff, in order to protect their health and the health of everyone in Israel. Thanks to the dedicated employees of IAI, who have mobilized to develop this technological solution and others, we will continue to support the national effort to develop efficient and innovative solutions for the Coronavirus pandemic, and together we will win."