Hardware Podcasts

186. Invisible Shield: Blocking Germs with Wearable Tech

The Next Byte Podcast · 6 Aug 2024 · 18m

What this episode covers

Daniel and Forbode discuss the wearable air curtain, a prototype device developed by Tazaaya, a spinoff from the University of Michigan led by Professor Herrick Clack. The device uses non-thermal plasma and a jet of air to create an invisible shield that blocks 99.8% of aerosols, addressing the comfort and communication issues of traditional masks for industrial workers. The hosts analyze the technology's efficacy, its origins in livestock protection, and its potential commercial launch in 2025.

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early-stage companies

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Tazaaya, University of Michigan, Michigan Turkey, Johnson and Johnson Innovation Institute, Wevolver
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Herrick Clack, Alberto Ellie

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