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Baby detector software embedded in digital camera rivals ECG

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Facial recognition is now common in adults, but researchers have developed software that can reliably detect a premature baby’s face in an incubator and remotely monitor its heart and breathing rates – rivaling ECG machines and even outperforming them. This is the first step in using non-contact monitoring in neonatal wards, avoiding skin tearing and potential infections from adhesive pads.

Source: ScienceDaily.com