RBEI develops portable Hemoglobin Monitor Solution

Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions Private Ltd (RBEI-BOSCH) on Tuesday said it has developed a portable Hemoglobin Monitor Solution, especially for regions where routine access to medical care is difficult.

This HMS allows a large number of people to be screened for anemia rapidly, safely, using a non-invasive approach, it said.

The solution has been named a CES Innovation AwardHonoree in the 'Health and Wellness' category and the market release is expected by mid-2021 ''Bosch has developed the non-invasive Hemoglobin monitor as an innovative solution and as an alternative to traditional methods for the early detection of anemia.

This should offer people better diagnosis options even in resource-constrained conditions.

The use of artificial intelligence is revolutionizing anemia management, specifically in point-of-care setups and closer to the patient'', RBEI President and Managing DirectorDattatri Salagame said in a statement Tuesday.

The monitor is designed for use directly at the point-of-care, is completely pain-free with no need for a blood test, as the value is determined by a finger scanner using multi-wavelength spectrophotometry on the surface of the skin.

It uses an optical sensor to precisely measure the photo plethysmogram (PPG) signals, an optical technique used to detect volumetric changes in blood in peripheral circulation.

The device provides a reliable result within 30 seconds even for low hemoglobin concentrations, the statement said.