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No. 176Problem statementHealth and wellbeing

Portable point-of-care (POC) diagnostic or monitoring devices

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Develop low-cost, portable point-of-care diagnostic or monitoring devices to support remote patient care and underserved regions. Examples include electro-diagnostic and radiation equipment, imaging components and ophthalmic instruments; the list is illustrative, not exhaustive.

No. 179Problem statementHealth and wellbeing

Advanced Assistive and Rehabilitative Devices

Develop low-cost assistive and rehabilitation devices intended to support recovery and return to everyday activity. Examples include mechanical and respiratory therapy equipment, cardiovascular devices, orthopaedic fixation and prosthetics, artificial joints, hearing aids and other portable aids.

No. 355Problem statementHealth and wellbeing

Individual protection system with built-in sensors

Develop an individual protection system with built-in sensors that monitor the soldier's vital signs and the protection equipment. It should use lightweight, non-shattering material, transmit measurements and avoid restricting mobility. The source does not specify the sensing method or data recipient.

No. 359Problem statementHealth and wellbeing

Individual protection system with built-in sensors

Develop an individual protection system with sensors monitoring the soldier and the protection equipment. The source requires lightweight, non-shattering construction and transmission of measurements without hindering mobility. This is a separately preserved source occurrence even though its wording matches another challenge.