Orlando’s status as a theme park hub may make it an ideal place to roll out an innovative Covid-detecting solution.
Researchers have targeted wearable devices, like smart watches, as a potential way to provide early detection of Covid-19. As Central Florida’s events and tourism industries aim to attract visitors during a pandemic, wearable devices may be just what the doctor ordered, according to Joel Martin, chief revenue officer at local tech company CodeFirm. The Orlando startup developed a software capable of monitoring temperature, heart rate and checking for masks through cameras. Read more here.