Scanadu Scout

The Scanadu Scout is a real-world device inspired by Star Trek's tricorder (a multifunction hand-held device used for sensor scanning, data analysis, and recording data) and it is closer to becoming a reality.

The handheld scanner measures a patient's vital signs like heart rate and temperature as well as oxygenation and respiratory rate. It is able to read these signs in seconds before it transfers the data to a patient's smartphone. Individuals may perceive this as a way to replace doctors, but it is not the intention of the device at all. The intention is to provide patients with additional data about their health without the hassle of having to make and go to a doctors appointment or to wait forever in an emergency room and spend loads of money.

Doctor's will continue to serve the purpose that they always have especially with regards to actually analyzing the data, and users can share their newfound data with their doctors directly from the app that accompanies the Scanadu Scout. This creates convenience and timeliness but unfortunately, the Scout is not ready for the public.

I'm unsure as to how much this device would cost but I have a feeling it would be a little on the pricey side. If it was a manageable price, I would absolutely be interested in buying this device. It would be convenient for me because I hate going to the doctor and even though I like my doctors as individuals, it's typically difficult to schedule an appointment within a current time frame. It would be nice to not wonder what is wrong with me and rather be able to use the device to let me know what is wrong so that I don't have to worry and can just let my doctor know what the problem is. I'm all about convenience and doing things with urgency, therefore, this device would certainly be for me and I would recommend others look into it as well.