Towards the ultimate breath analysis -based continuous healthcare

Introduction

VOCORDER develops innovative components based on disruptive technologies that aim to render breath analysis testing a holistic, highly efficient health monitoring apparatus that can be seamlessly integrated into everyday life.

Technology Advancement

The project capitalizes on recent developments in mid-infrared lasers and moves the technology well beyond the state-of-the-art. It aims to demonstrate at TRL5 a highly efficient multiple species (gases) breath analyser that can, with a 5-second use of the device and the application of artificial intelligence-based signal processing, conclude on the health status of the individual, similar to the fictional Star Trek Tricorder.

Benefits of Breath Analysis

To record and analyze the maximum amount of information on the individual health status completely unobtrusively, exhaled breath is among the most convenient body fluids. It can be obtained in large quantities, practically without causing discomfort to the user, with strong potential to seamlessly integrate into everyday life.

Biomarkers in Exhaled Breath

Exhaled breath contains more than 1,000 substances which can serve as efficient biomarkers. The measurement of the concentration of these substances can provide a clear indication of the health status of the individual. Additionally, the diagnosis of some diseases or pathological processes in the human body can be obtained early.

Integration and Accessibility

For truly seamless integration in a plethora of settings, VOCORDER examines ways to render the final instrument compact and potentially inexpensive.