Smart device helps smartphones see through walls

Walabot is a device that connects to smartphones that can help users see "penetrating" through walls.

This device connects to the phone via magnetism and operates thanks to the phone connected via the microUSB port. Walabot recreates 3D images of objects based on radio sensors. However, users still have to download and install the Walabot Diy app on Google Play Store to use.

After connecting, users just need to open the camera of the phone and search the wall to be able to observe the water pipes, wires, . hidden later. Walabot can look 'through' metal.

Walabot has 2 modes:

1. Raw data: Detects hidden objects in walls, suitable for simple repairs.
2. Detail data: helps to see the inner movement, detects the location of the corroded line, leaking water pipes without destroying the whole wall.

Raviv Melamed, CEO and co-founder of Vayyer, the manufacturer of Walabot, said Walabot may have many different applications to help doctors locate tumors in the chest to make it easier to diagnose breast cancer. Help the blind avoid obstacles, help robots become more automated .

This is a product of Vayyer, a company specializing in 3D image sensors based in Ỵehud, Israel. Walabot is compatible with most Android phones today and has a market price of 200 USD.