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NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory has developed a collar that aims to reduce the spread of the coronavirus warning people when they are about to touch their faces. Called Pulse, the handheld device is a 3D printed pendant that uses a proximity sensor and vibrates if your hand comes close. The vibrations get stronger the closer your hand is to your face.
“The goal of PULSE is to minimize the spread of the COVID-19 virus, which can be transmitted if an individual touches an infected surface with the hand and then touches the eyes, nose, or mouth,” NASA said in a brochure about the wearable. . “This concept is a response to the frequency with which hand-to-face contact occurs throughout the day, a subconscious behavior that may be overlooked and difficult to correct.”
To help protect yourself from COVID-19, you can refer to the guidelines established by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Wear a face mask, practice social distancing, disinfect surfaces, wash your hands with frequently and avoid touching your face. The CDC says that the coronavirus is transmitted through respiratory droplets that spread when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or speaks. These drops can land on surfaces or in the mouth or nose of nearby people.
NASA said Pulse is designed to be affordable and easy to make so anyone can reproduce it. The assembly instructions and parts list are open source and free for public use.
Apple, Samsung, and Google, among other tech giants, have made updates to their wearables to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. Samsung and Google have handwash timers for their watches. Apple also introduced a variety of features at WWDC, including a handwash timer for the Apple Watch and face masks for Memoji to encourage healthy habits.
The information in this article is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical or health advice. Always consult a doctor or other qualified healthcare provider regarding any questions you may have about a medical condition or health goals.
