Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas A&M researchers and a Dallas-based artificial intelligence company have developed a rapid COVID-19 breathalyzer test that produces results in seconds.
The device, called Worlds Protect, rests in a kiosk that can be set up anywhere. Chris Rohde with Worlds Inc in Dallas explained how it’s used:
“People can walk up and literally breathe into the device. It’s completely non-evasive there no amount of touching, and in about 10 seconds you get a result.”
U.S. Air Force to include Lackland Air Force base in San Antonio are testing the device; it’s expected to be tried out on people reporting for basic training.
The TAMU website says, John Sharp, chancellor of the Texas A&M System says, “The TAMU System has invested $1 million in the project’s development. It is assisting Worlds Inc. with engineering and design, prototype building and the mapping of a commercial manufacturing process. Five prototypes will be tried out this fall on the Texas A&M campus.
“Getting tech innovations to market is one of our sweet spots,” said John Sharp, chancellor of The Texas A&M System. “This breakthrough could have lasting impact on global public health.”
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