One of the bravest and most adventurous professions is that of a Soldier. And in turn it becomes the Government’s duty to ensure their well-being by investing however much is needed. From the most efficient armor to the highest grade weapons and the best nutrition, soldiers must have the best of all to maintain their power in battle. The US Army Research Office as their step toward better welfare of soldiers in battlefield has funded the research and development of implantable biosensors that can observe the soldiers’ health.
The US Army Research Office gave Profusa, a biotech company$7.5 million grant in order to develop implantable biosensors that help monitor Soldier’s health status.
The Chairman and CEO of Profusa, Ben Hwang explains, “Profusa aims to change a point-in-time chemistry panel which measures multiple biomarkers, such as oxygen, lactate, glucose, urea, with a biosensor which provides a continuous stream of wireless data.”
The sensors between 2mm and 5mm of length and 200 to 500 microns in diameter, bioengineered “smart hydrogel” which is of the same material of contact lenses. They form a tissue-integrating scaffold which is porous and can fully integrate into the tissue of the body through an injection, without using any metal devices or electronics.
The hydrogel glows when exposed to light due to the concentration of chemicals like oxygen or other biomarkers. This allows health professionals to see if a soldier is suffering from a certain ailment like high uric acid, low blood sugar or a lack of oxygen in the blood. This will then allow the health professionals to administer first aid to bring them back into top shape.
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Author: Technology and Beyond
