The Index Podcast Future of Wearable Tech in Defense & Health Monitoring with Jeffrey Schneider
What if your watch could predict your next illness before you even felt sick?
This week on The Index, we welcome Jeffrey Schneider, former Program Manager at the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), to discuss the future of wearable technology in defense and healthcare.
Discover how a project originally designed to detect chemical threats evolved into a critical health monitoring tool, capable of predicting illnesses days before symptoms appear. Powered by AI and machine learning, this innovation underscores the game-changing possibilities of data-driven healthcare in both military and civilian contexts.
Jeffrey highlights the role of rapid prototyping and public-private partnerships in adapting commercial technologies for military applications. He also addresses the challenges of securing sensitive health data using advanced solutions like zero-knowledge proofs and homomorphic encryption.
The episode concludes with a forward-looking discussion on the future of wearable technology and its implications for public health. Jeffrey’s insights illustrate how defense innovations can drive advancements in healthcare, showcasing the transformative impact of cross-sector collaboration.
Learn more about the Defense Innovation Unit: https://www.diu.mil/