A new Pentagon‑funded study is testing whether autonomous oxygen therapy can take lifesaving care out of a medic’s hands and put it into an intelligent system
A new Pentagon‑funded study is testing whether autonomous oxygen therapy can take lifesaving care out of a medic’s hands and put it into an intelligent system  
Podcast: The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
Published On: Mon Feb 09 2026
Description: The Defense Department is backing a new study to see whether an autonomous oxygen system can help medics deliver safer, more precise care in the field. The University of Colorado Anschutz team will test the O2matic technology in real prehospital settings to see if it can lighten medics’ workload, conserve oxygen, and improve survival in both military and civilian emergencies.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.