CMRI develops smart bra for breast cancer screening
08 Oct '07
2 min read
'This process results in an increase in regional internal and external temperatures of the breast. The microwave antennae has high sensitivity and can detect these temperature variations, which are the earliest indications of the breast cancer and/or a pre-cancerous state of the breast.'
Smart bra data will be easy to interpret for the wearer since the audible and/or visual alarm will alert them to the potential need for further medical expert diagnosis and assessment.
Said Prof Siores: 'There are no health risks associated with this form of passive microwave technology. It is not only very safe but also very cost effective. We would not expect the unit cost to be much above the average cost of a traditional bra.'
The university's partners in the smart bra's development are: RES Ltd, Russia; Istanbul Textile and Apparel Exporters Association (ITKIB); the Greek national health service, IKA, and the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC).
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