VOCO Products
Qubit VOCO products are wearable devices for monitoring metabolic rate. The simplest (VOCO) measure O2 uptake only for continuous measurements of VO2. More sophisticated devices (Q-Track and VOCO2), monitor both O2 consumption and CO2 production rates to provide a wealth of information about cardiovascular fitness. All VOCO devices include a heart rate monitor as well as a spirometer for measuring breath flow and volume. The spirometer can be used independently for PFT (pulmonary function testing) to monitor lung health.
Q-Track
The Q-Track is a wearable breath by breath CPX system that allows you to conduct VO2 and VCO2 measurements almost anywhere. With a total system weight of only 1.2 Kg, it does not impede normal exercise and adds very little load to the subject, especially when worn in a body harness. Data are displayed on a battery-powered interface and analyzed using sophisticated, but intuitive software.
Q-Track data are stored on an SD card so metabolism during extensive exercise periods can be collected. Analysis is done using Qubit’s CPX software, that calculates all CPX parameters automatically and displays them as graphs, tables and spreadsheets. Although our software has numerous analytical features, data are easily downloadable to Excel and other spreadsheet programs if desired.
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VOCO2
The VOCO2 system uses the same hardware as the Q-Track but parameter data are calculated on-the-fly using a microprocessor and downloaded to a smartphone app. All hardware functions are operated via the app, including calibration and data collection start/stop.
The VOCO2 is designed for users that require summary parameter data, rather than entire raw and processed data for the most demanding research applications. A database collates all historical data for comparison over time and between users.
VOCO2 is due for launch in Q1 of 2022.
VOCO
VOCO is an inexpensive mixed-expired air CPX system for measuring VO2 and VO2max, as well as pulmonary function. A very accurate, but slower response, fuel cell O2 sensor is used to measure pO2 in exhaled breath, and a one-way valving system in the face mask and pneumotach ensures that only exhaled air enters the O2 sensor. VO2 is averaged over several breaths, rather than on a breath by breath basis, to provide a continuous trace with time.
VOCO is due for launch in Q2 of 2022.
