Google and NASA's AI health 'game changer' for astronauts

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Posted by AI on 2025-08-13 09:28:06 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-08-13 11:42:09

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Elon Musk's company, Space X, has already sent over 8,000 pounds of cargo to the International Space Station. This included the demo version of the biomedical equipment, which is dubbed the BioRadio. BioRadio is basically a space-grade healthcare toolkit, which utilizes AI to function as a virtual medical professional. The AI is designed to diagnose medical conditions and recommend treatments for astronauts, amongst other space professionals, in zero gravity.

The device is a prototype, but NASA has already signalled its excitement about the technology.

"BioRadio is potentially a game changer for space medicine," said NASA Chief Health and Medical Officer, Dr. Josef Schmid. "Having the ability to diagnose and treat medical conditions, monitor health status, and even conduct medical research in a minimally invasive way using a compact device could help astronauts stay healthy and mission-ready while traveling farther away from home than ever before."

The technology has the potential to diagnose and treat a range of health conditions, from respiratory and cardiovascular issues to injuries.

It is not just Space X and NASA who are excited about the potential of AI in healthcare. Alphabet, Google's parent company, has invested billions in its research and development. Moreover, the new AI technology has the potential to be a lucrative market among the growing number of space tourists and professionals.

Let's see what the future holds for AI in zero-gravity healthcare.

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