{"id":17282,"date":"2013-05-31T15:01:32","date_gmt":"2013-05-31T07:01:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/?p=17282"},"modified":"2023-08-23T02:11:47","modified_gmt":"2023-08-22T18:11:47","slug":"scanadu-scout-medical-tricorder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/scanadu-scout-medical-tricorder\/","title":{"rendered":"Scanadu Scout &#8211; The First Medical Tricorder"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Update:<\/strong> Scanadu Scout is no longer available.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re a Star Trek fan, you\u2019ll remember Dr. Leonard McCoy\u2019s tricorder, a device that quickly scans a person to check their health. While it seemed like pure science fiction back then, a company is now turning this concept into reality.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scanadu<\/strong>, a startup from Singularity University, has developed the Scanadu Scout, a real-life medical tricorder. Just place it near someone\u2019s forehead, and it will send their vital stats to a smartphone via Bluetooth. It\u2019s like having an emergency room in your pocket!<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s what the Scanadu Scout can measure:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Heart rate<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Body temperature<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Respiratory rate<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Blood pressure<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Electrocardiography (ECG)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Oxygen levels<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Emotional stress<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/scanadu-scout-medical-tricorder\/scanadu-scout.jpg\" alt=\"Scanadu Scout device\" height=\"382\" width=\"550\"><\/figure>\n<p>The device uses passive sensors like <strong>electrodes, IR light sensors, and thermistors<\/strong> and takes only about 10 seconds to get your vitals.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/scanadu-scout-medical-tricorder\/scanadu-scout-forehead.jpg\" alt=\"Using Scanadu Scout on forehead\" height=\"373\" width=\"550\"><\/figure>\n<p>The data is sent to your smartphone via Bluetooth 4.0 Smart Low Energy (LE) and displayed through the <strong>Scanadu Scout app<\/strong>, which is not yet available for download.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/scanadu-scout-medical-tricorder\/scanadu-scout-app.jpg\" alt=\"Scanadu Scout app interface\" height=\"167\" width=\"550\"><\/figure>\n<p>The Scanadu Scout comes with a <strong>rechargeable battery<\/strong> and a micro-USB port for charging. It takes less than an hour to fully charge and can last up to a week if used sparingly. While it\u2019s not waterproof, you can easily clean it with a damp cloth.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/scanadu-scout-medical-tricorder\/scanadu-scout-micro.jpg\" alt=\"Back view of Scanadu Scout\" height=\"287\" width=\"550\"><\/figure>\n<p>You can support this project and get your own Scanadu Scout for $199 on Indiegogo. The device and its app are expected to be available by the end of 2013.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/scanadu-scout-medical-tricorder\/scanadu-scout-front.jpg\" alt=\"Front view of Scanadu Scout\" height=\"200\" width=\"550\"><\/figure>\n<p>Please note that the <strong>Scanadu Scout is not yet FDA approved<\/strong> due to its current accuracy levels. However, by supporting the project, you can help improve the device by participating in official clinical studies.<\/p>\n<h2>More Information<\/h2>\n<p>Aside from the Scanadu Scout, the team is also working on another device called the Scanadu Scanaflo. This is a <strong>urine test kit<\/strong> that can measure various health indicators, including glucose, blood, protein, pH levels, and even pregnancy tests. More details will be available as the focus is currently on the Scanadu Scout.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Update: Scanadu Scout is no longer available. If you\u2019re a Star Trek fan, you\u2019ll remember Dr. Leonard McCoy\u2019s tricorder, a device that quickly scans a person to check their health. While it seemed like pure science fiction back then, a company is now turning this concept into reality. 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