Humanium Biosensor
Passive biometric monitoring device for post-discharge care
This biosensor was distributed to patients as part of the Rapid-Discharge Ambient Care Program, a system designed to extend clinical oversight beyond the hospital and into the patient’s home. The Humanium device adhered directly to the skin and continuously monitored key vitals—heart rate, oxygen levels, respiration, temperature—for 72 hours after discharge.
Unlike earlier remote monitoring tools, the Humanium required no syncing, no charging, and no action from the patient beyond initial placement. The system was designed to quietly alert care teams to subtle physiological changes before they escalated, offering a safety net without disruption.
More than a wearable, the Humanium marked a shift toward ambient care: unobtrusive, automated, and centered around the rhythms of everyday life.
Circa
2041
Archive ID
HX-2041.MON/Unit 3
Curator's Note
Often overlooked in its time, the Humanium Biosensor helped redefine post-acute care. It bridged institutions with homes, setting a precedent for ambient health infrastructures now foundational to bio-civic life.
