Top 6 COVID-19 Related Technologies
The emergence of COVID-19 has affected our lifestyle in many ways from being isolated indoors to change in our work-life balance. It has also paved way for the emergence of COVID-19 related technology products to help prevent the spread and maintain a cleaner environment to live and work in.
AirPop Active+ Halo
The company AirPop has developed a smart mask that can monitor our breathing, air quality in the air that we breathe in and the mask filter’s effectiveness. The Active+ Halo is suitable for everyday wear and exercise, the mask is made from athletic gear material for durability during exercise. The mask also has replaceable filters. When paired with its companion app you will be able to see real-time data on your breathing and air quality.
LG UV-C Sanitising Robot
LG has created a new autonomous robot that can disinfect high-touch and high traffic areas such as hotels, classrooms, restaurants, and other business with UV light. Similar to Smartphone UV disinfection products the LG Sanitising Robot uses UV light to destroy the protein shell of viruses. LG states that this robot can clean a room in 15-30 minutes depending on the size of the space. On one charge the robot can clean multiple rooms and does not require any extensive training to operate the robot. The robot has sensors that detect a human presence nearby and will shut down to avoid UV light exposure to humans which may cause UV burns and eye damage.
LG PuriCure Mini Purifier
Another product from LG is the PuriCure Mini Purifier, which can be taken with you on the go. First, the mini purifier assesses the quality of the air and then proceeds to draw air into the filter. The Total Allergen Removal Filter removes particulates from the air and then disperses the clean air back into the room. LG states that the filter can clean 50% of the air inside a car with a vehicle interior of 3m2 within 10 minutes.
LG InstaView Refrigerators
LG has been developing smart refrigerators over the years. The latest InstaView Refrigerators enables you to see into your fridge without having to open the door. Although this is its number one feature, the fridge also includes a UV Light to sanitise your water. The UV light operates every house to remove up to 99.9 per cent of bacteria on the refrigerator’s dispenser tap.
Ettie Temperature Taking Video Doorbell
The Ettie video doorbell features HD resolution camera, two-way audio, and a mobile app. Its one defining feature is its infrared temperature sensor, which enables the doorbell to take a visitor’s temperature. Once measured, the doorbell sends a notification to your phone to let you know whether it’s safe to let the visitor inside. On the doorbell itself, it has a green and red LED to show the visitor whether they are allowed entry.
BioIntelliSense BioButton
The BioButton is a coin-sized, disposable medical wearable device that continuously monitors the temperature, heart rate, and respiratory rate at rest to detect early signs of COVID-19. The device is worn two days prior and seven days following a COVID-19 vaccine dose.