fuseproject diagnoses illness + treatment with kernel of life

fuseproject diagnoses illness + treatment with kernel of life
images are courtesy of fuseproject

building on design technologies in the medicinal field, the latest undertaking by yves behar and fuseproject called ‘kernel of life’ is a cloud-based test and treatment system for illness in the developing world. administering both analysis and diagnosis for chronic disease, particularly malaria, the wearable device is embedded with a four quadrant bio-sensing absorbent pad that can test the blood, saliva, urine and breath. the results are transmitted via bluetooth to a mobile application, which allows for the continuous monitoring of patients remotely. reminders, such as medicine intake or doctor’s visits, facilitate easy and uncomplicated consultation when the nearest physician is days away. the diagnostic health care device was proposed by the gates foundation and wired magazine, and is a design response to the complications of attending to sickness in countries with little access to proper medical care.

‘kernel of life’ as a wearable device

three colors of the ‘kernel of life’

upon opening, the device is embedded with a bio-sensor

device is embedded with a four quadrant bio-sensing absorbent pad that can test the blood, saliva, urine and breath.

reminders prompt information such as medicine intake and doctor’s visits

the results are transmitted via bluetooth to a mobile application

the cycle of the cloud-based test and treatment system