Spinoff story

Miniaturized, Portable Sensors Monitor Metabolic Health

A real-world story of NASA technology finding a life beyond the mission.

About this technology

Overview

In order to measure astronautsՠmetabolic rates in space, Glenn Research Center partnered with Case Western University and the Cleveland Clinic to develop the Portable Unit for Metabolic Analysis (PUMA). Cleveland-based Orbital Research licensed and then modified PUMA to help the US Navy assess pilot oxygen problems and is now designing a device that can be used in hospitals.