ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. – To help protect its campus from coronavirus, Oakland University is offering a wearable device to students and staff that tracks the wearer’s temperature, heart rate and more. The BioButton, created by BioIntelliSense, will combine vital sign information and screening questions to clear users for regular activities. “OU is joining the battle by looking outside of the box for creative and new problem-solving opportunities,” said Dr. David Stone, with OU. More information on the BioButton can be found here. For a complete overview of the BioButton technology, visit the Grizzlies Protect Grizzlies web section.

ROCHESTER, Mich. Another tool in the fight against coronavirus (COVID-19) is coming to Oakland University. Oakland University made the announcement last week. If its not mandatory, then its like, you know, what is it even really achieving, Oakland University student Natalie said. Wha tthe very beginnings of COVID infection look like, said David Stone, Oakland Universitys Chief Research Officer. That strikes us as a really valuable tool in trying to battle the spread of coronavirus, Stone said.

Oakland University will require residents to wear a “BioButton” in residence halls when students return to campus this fall amid the coronavirus pandemic. “In order to lower the risk of virus outbreaks on campus a BioButton screening tool is being used. A group of Oakland University students have launched a petition against the policy, citing an intrusion of privacy and data. The university is also advising the BioButton to be worn by faculty, staff, and students who will be on campus regularly. Related: A look at how Oakland University is preparing campus for fall return amid pandemicWhat do you think about this idea?