Non-invasive CO₂ Sensors for Combat Casualty Care

Polestar Technologies, a company involved in sensor research and development of technology has been awarded a Phase II order from the US Army for designing noninvasive CO₂ Sensors for applications in Combat Casualty Care.

According to Dr. James Kane, who will head the team of scientists working on this development, the company will expand on its experience gained in the phase I program. Others in the team will be the Harvard Medical School and the Children’s Hospital in Boston.  The company is also collaborating with the US Navy to develop a carbon-dioxide sensor that will be integrated into the masks worn by divers.

The company’s research and development work relates to sensor technology. It had earlier designed oxygen and pH sensing devices for  NASA and NIH that were later commercialized for consumer applications. The carbon dioxide sensor will expand its portfolio aimed at applications in biopharmaceutical, food and beverage, and brewing sectors. Also benefiting from these sensors will be the bio-fuel, environmental and pure water applications.