Vital signs monitoring radar uses radio frequency signals to detect and measure physiological parameters including heart rate, breathing rate, and movement without any physical contact with the subject. The radar emits low-power radio waves that reflect off the body, and sophisticated signal processing algorithms extract vital signs from the reflected signals by detecting micro-movements caused by heartbeat and breathing. The technology enables continuous, unobtrusive monitoring that doesn't require wearables or sensors attached to the body.
The contactless approach is particularly valuable for monitoring sleeping patients, elderly individuals, infants, and anyone who might be disturbed by wearable sensors. The radar can detect vital signs through clothing and bedding, making it ideal for sleep monitoring, hospital patient monitoring, and home health care. The continuous monitoring enables early detection of health issues, tracking of recovery progress, and identification of concerning patterns like irregular heart rhythms or breathing abnormalities. Applications include sleep apnea detection, post-surgical monitoring, elderly care, infant monitoring, and general health tracking. The technology provides a comfortable, non-intrusive way to monitor health continuously, enabling proactive health management and early intervention when issues are detected.
Develops FDA-cleared contactless patient monitoring solutions using sub-THz radar technology to sense heart rate and respiration.
Provides FDA-cleared radar solutions for contactless health monitoring and occupancy detection in healthcare and smart buildings.
Specializes in Ultra-Wideband (UWB) radar sensors capable of detecting sub-millimeter movements for breathing and heart rate monitoring.
Develops 4D imaging radar sensors used for elderly care fall detection and vital sign monitoring without cameras.
Develops radar technology for various applications, including a wellness radar for sleep and apnea monitoring.
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Produces mmWave radar sensors (IWR series) with specific SDKs and reference designs for vital signs monitoring.
Develops low-power 24GHz and 60GHz radio-wave ranging sensors for smart home and IoT applications, including vital sensing.
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