By the FL Innovation News editorial team · Health
Rahm Sensor Development is establishing operations in Orlando as the health technology company enters a new phase of growth focused on research, development and commercialization. Founded by entrepreneur and engineer Vik Ramprakash, the company develops contactless technology designed to monitor physiological indicators without requiring traditional wearable or wired devices. Its Orlando expansion will support the company’s efforts to develop new applications, build industry partnerships and bring its technology into additional human health settings.
At the center of Rahm’s work is Cell-Guardian, a contactless monitoring platform that combines sensing technology, computer vision and artificial intelligence. The platform monitors vital signs while also providing visual context around changes in a person’s condition. Cell-Guardian is already commercialized and deployed in correctional facilities, while Rahm continues to evaluate the technology for healthcare, elder care, neonatal monitoring, and medical equipment.
“Orlando is the right place for us to build the next phase of Rahm Sensor Development,” Ramprakash said. “The region brings together healthcare, technology, research, and entrepreneurial talent, creating an environment where we can continue developing the technology while building relationships with organizations that can help bring it into broader human applications.”
Expanding beyond public safety
The move comes as Rahm looks to expand beyond its existing public safety applications. The company is exploring how contactless monitoring could be used in environments where traditional sensors may be difficult to deploy or uncomfortable for patients. Rather than relying solely on physiological data, Cell-Guardian combines that information with computer vision to provide additional context around what is happening with a person.
That distinction could be particularly relevant in healthcare settings, where clinicians and caregivers often need to understand changes in a patient’s condition without adding additional equipment. Tara Heil, RN with Medina County, Ohio, has worked with Rahm as the company evaluates potential healthcare applications for its technology. Her work with the platform has provided insight into how contactless monitoring could fit into clinical environments.
“Contactless monitoring has the potential to change how healthcare professionals observe and respond to changes in a patient’s condition,” Heil said. “The ability to gather physiological information without relying on traditional sensors could provide greater flexibility for both caregivers and patients, particularly in situations where conventional monitoring can be difficult.”
Neonatal research at UF Shands
Rahm is also advancing research into neonatal monitoring. The company recently received Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval at University of Florida Shands Hospital to move forward with a neonatal research study involving its technology. The approval gives Rahm an opportunity to further evaluate how its sensing capabilities could be applied in neonatal care while continuing to build evidence around broader healthcare uses.
Giving technology awareness of the person
For Ramprakash, the larger opportunity is not simply creating another way to collect health data. He believes technology can eventually become more aware of changes in a person’s physical state by combining physiological sensing with artificial intelligence and computer vision. That could give caregivers, healthcare professionals and public safety organizations additional information when they need to make decisions about a person’s condition.
“Right now, systems can see what a person is doing, but they don’t necessarily understand what is happening with them,” Ramprakash said. “We want to give technology a greater awareness of changes in a person’s physical condition so the people responsible for their care or safety have better information when it matters most.”
Why Orlando
Orlando will serve as a base for Rahm as it continues developing those applications and pursuing partnerships across healthcare, public safety and other industries. The company sees Central Florida’s combination of healthcare institutions, technology companies and entrepreneurial talent as an opportunity to support its next stage of development. As Rahm expands its Orlando presence, the company will continue advancing Cell-Guardian while exploring where contactless physiological monitoring can have applications beyond its current deployments.
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