scientists in california have developed a bandage called "a-heal" that accelerates wound healing. this prototype uses artificial intelligence (ai) and an integrated camera to monitor the wound healing process in real time and customize the treatment plan.
preliminary trials have shown that this treatment method can promote tissue recovery by approximately 25% compared to standard treatment methods. the camera takes images of the wound every two hours, and ai evaluates the healing stage. depending on the situation, the prototype administers drugs or electrical pulses to promote cell migration to the damaged area.
the drug used, fluoxetine, has anti-inflammatory and tissue-closing effects. the dosage and intensity of the electrical stimulation are calculated by an algorithm based on the latest data.
all treatment data is sent to a secure web interface, allowing doctors to make adjustments as needed. this research was conducted with the support of the defense advanced research projects agency (darpa) and the darpa-human health program (arpa-h).
