Contest seeks a real tricorder that can measure vital signs and detect illnesses . They are winners of the $ 10 million Google X Prize Challenge . Many use Android , tablets to create mobile self - diagnostic devices for consumers . The gadgets could give people more control over their own health status .
Contest seeks a real tricorder that can measure vital signs and detect illnesses . They are part of the $ 10 million Tricorder X Prize challenge . Many use smartphones , tablets to create mobile self-diagnostic devices for consumers . The gadgets could give people more control over their own health care .