Google recently acquired Sound Life Sciences, a spinout of The University of Washington that developed an app to monitor breathing.
The company uses sonar technology that detects movement to monitor breathing and potentially assist in sleep apnea diagnosis. The technology can also help people with asthma and congestive heart failure monitor their respiratory care.
Google’s plans for Sound Life Sciences are still unclear, but they have invested in several health technology companies over the last few years, including another UW spinout, Senosis Health.