News, Reviews & Betas which includes large community peer support Researchers have created an array of sensors that are housed on ‘FaceBit’, a chipset that sits inside a standard N95 mask and collects health data of the wearer to alerts about risks and leaks.
The ongoing pandemic has made face masks nearly mandatory for everyone. Researchers are now trying to offer more health benefits by placing an array of sensors within a standard N95 mask to collect data about the wearer’s health. Although not as accurate as a standard fitness test, the sensors could alert about potential health risks and even alert the wearer about leaks or poor fit. Face masks that cover the mouth and nose could soon become a lot more useful for the wearer.
