At the back-end of last year I wrote about a fascinating new wearable technology from SmartSite, which is designed to help improve safety levels on construction sites.
The company, which is part of the Y Combinator stable, offers hardware that is connected to the cloud to help companies measure what hazardous substances employees are exposed to.
Such exposure is common on building sites, and can lead to conditions such as cancer, dermatitis and a range of respiratory problems. To help reduce this, the SmartSite system monitors particulates in the air, UV rays, and even noise levels on site.
Now, researchers have developed 3D printed, disposable sensors that are also capable of detecting noxious gases, albeit more for environmental monitoring than worker safety.
Tags: 3D printing • industrial gas • internet of things • IoT • Social Business • toxic gases