Self-test Kit Warns Soldiers of Biological Exposure in the Field
March 9, 2016 | U.S. ArmyEstimated reading time: 4 minutes
Buckley and her fellow research scientists performed the laboratory testing to confirm SmartCAR could accurately identify each of the biological agent test strips specific to different pathogens. The team showcased the SmartCAR at a major Army medical conference where ground medics from several different units field tested the SmartCAR under realistic conditions and provided feedback for modifications.
TATRC took delivery of the prototype in June 2014 and is now demonstrating its capabilities to other military organizations to determine their interest in adopting it. Buckley and her team have since been increasing the variety of pathogen-specific immunoassay strips that the SmartCAR can read.
"It is exciting to be able to work on something that will actually go out into the field and help Soldiers safely accomplish their mission," said Buckley. "With more time and funding, SmartCAR will be used in more and more settings, such as relief missions and even hospitals."
Buckley hopes to ultimately combine the biological sensor capabilities of SmartCAR with another advanced ECBC technology, the VOCkit -- a handheld, field-ready chemical agent detector which also uses colorimetric assay technology. However, the VOCkit does not analyze the data itself as does SmartCAR. Instead, it automatically sends the data to a software system that uses an algorithm to compare the unknown compound to a library of known compounds.
"A combined chemical biological detection device that small, that automated, and that wide-ranging could put an incredible amount of chemical biological data literally in the palm of your hand," said Buckley. "The applications for military and civilian organizations safeguarding the public would be nearly limitless."Page 2 of 2
TATRC took delivery of the prototype in June 2014 and is now demonstrating its capabilities to other military organizations to determine their interest in adopting it. Buckley and her team have since been increasing the variety of pathogen-specific immunoassay strips that the SmartCAR can read.
"It is exciting to be able to work on something that will actually go out into the field and help Soldiers safely accomplish their mission," said Buckley. "With more time and funding, SmartCAR will be used in more and more settings, such as relief missions and even hospitals."
Buckley hopes to ultimately combine the biological sensor capabilities of SmartCAR with another advanced ECBC technology, the VOCkit -- a handheld, field-ready chemical agent detector which also uses colorimetric assay technology. However, the VOCkit does not analyze the data itself as does SmartCAR. Instead, it automatically sends the data to a software system that uses an algorithm to compare the unknown compound to a library of known compounds.
"A combined chemical biological detection device that small, that automated, and that wide-ranging could put an incredible amount of chemical biological data literally in the palm of your hand," said Buckley. "The applications for military and civilian organizations safeguarding the public would be nearly limitless."Page 2 of 2
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