Disclosure: This story resulted from a trip paid for by CES.
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I bet you’ve dreamt of being Superman. But while jetpacks may still be a long way off, at least one of the superhero’s abilities may be within reach in the near future.
Vayyar is a company that has figured how to use radio waves to create 3d images. Here’s the bonus: these waves can penetrate through objects, allowing people to see into them and past them.
I visited the Israeli startup’s CES booth to see the technology at work. Check out the video:
The technology appears to have tons of applications, ranging from life-saving to intrusive.
As the video shows, construction workers can use this to see into walls to find pipes or electrical wiring.
It could dramatically improve cancer survival rates. The company is working on a hand-held cancer detection device which can be placed over the breast to collect a reading. The low cost and portability could improve access to screenings in rural areas.
“The chip is small, it can be integrated into many things. So you got some of these MRI machines that cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. This is way less costly,” says Malcolm, without stating exact costs.
There’s one additional benefit: radio waves are far less radioactive, meaning the test can be applied again and again.
Here’s what a reading looks like. The tiny circle represents a tumor:
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