Remote Vital Signs Instrument

Abstract

Human vital signs have been detectable by instruments for many years but require physical contact to determine a subject’s pulse or respiration rate. A terahertz radar system can measure these rates remotely and non-invasively, such as in human subject trials or for triage. Our 35GHz radar system is able to pick up respiration rates at long distances and pulse rates in close proximity. We will discuss the advantages and challenges in the development of such a system.