Let’s say you’re feeling a little … off. Disjointed and a bit dizzy. Seeing a doctor would be best, but in many parts of the country and the world, remoteness, the cost of healthcare, and limited availability of physicians can make seeking professional medical help impractical.

What if you could turn to the device in your nightstand and, within a few minutes, receive a quality diagnosis that will help you make potentially lifesaving medical decisions?

That’s the goal of San Diego State University’s X-Team as they compete for the Qualcomm Tricorder XPRIZE.

See on phys.org