For those that are not familiar with this term, a tricorder is a piece of technology imagined by Gene Roddenberry for the Sci-Fi series Star Trek. And basically is a mobile medical device that is able to scan the whole human body from your hand.
XPrize and how this happened.
First of all, we need to know a little about XPrize. This is what is said in the about section of the website: " An XPRIZE is a highly leveraged, incentivized prize competition that pushes the limits of what’s possible — to change the world for the better.". In other words, this a system of outsourcing solution generation to anyone interested. XPrize defines a problem and sets very clear solution parameters, they offer a lot of money for a working prototype and can also help with future development of the technology. Basically, it's a solution generating platform that does not care where the solution comes from and is outsourcing it to the entire world.
XPrize Qualcomm Tricorder.
These are the official requirements: " The devices are expected to accurately diagnose 13 health conditions (12 diseases and the absence of conditions) – 10 required core conditions and a choice of three elective conditions – in addition to capturing five real-time health vital signs, independent of a health care worker or facility, and in a way that provides a compelling consumer experience.
Required Core Health Conditions (10): Anemia, Atrial Fibrillation (AFib), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Diabetes, Leukocytosis, Pneumonia, Otitis Media, Sleep Apnea, Urinary Tract Infection, Absence of condition.
Elective Health Conditions (Choice of 3): Cholesterol Screen, Food-borne Illness, HIV Screen, Hypertension, Hypothyroidism/Hyperthyroidism, Melanoma, Mononucleosis, Pertussis (Whooping Cough), Shingles, Strep Throat.
Required Health Vital Signs (5): Blood Pressure, Heart Rate, Oxygen Saturation, Respiratory Rate, Temperature."
And the winners are:
the source is their website: https://tricorder.xprize.org/
I really am glad to say that with this invention coming into being, we are living the future. And a lot of good will arise out of this. Plus the fantastic potential of XPrize as a model of outsourcing innovation to the whole world. :)
Kind regards, Lish
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