'X-Ray Glasses' Can See Through Walls But Only Use Radio Waves

Sunday, October 11, 2009 - 22:35 in Physics & Chemistry

University of Utah engineers have shown off a wireless network of radio transmitters that can track people moving behind solid walls, which may help police grab intruders or rescue hostages and might also help retail marketing and border control. Their method uses radio tomographic imaging (RTI), which can "see," locate and track moving people or objects in an area surrounded by inexpensive radio transceivers that send and receive signals. People don't need to wear radio-transmitting ID tags. read more

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