JEDDA: The University of Jeddah has developed a device to detect premature birth using Internet of Things (IOT) and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, reports the Saudi Press Agency.
The innovation calculates the percentage of amniotic fluid in the fetal sac and also identifies potential problems in the fetus at an early stage, enabling timely medical intervention and improving outcomes by promoting fetal lung development and placental health.
The innovation, conceived by Dr. Qamar Nayteh and Dr. Youssef Al-Sohafi from the Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Jeddah, received a gold medal and a special international award during its participation in the International Exhibition of Inventions, Innovations and Technologies in Romania, SPA announced.
“This demonstrates the effectiveness of Saudi innovation and its ability to compete at a global level,” the report said.
As explained in the report, this medical innovation aims to provide continuous health monitoring, reducing the number of hospital visits and ensuring immediate medical care when needed.
“It uses advanced ultrasonic sensor and artificial intelligence technologies to ensure high accuracy, false alarm avoidance and remote monitoring capability,” it said.
It also allows healthcare workers to track a patient’s condition via a mobile phone app, reducing the need for frequent hospital visits.
Moreover, it is an easy-to-use interface that allows pregnant women to easily monitor amniotic fluid levels at home, the report said.