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Over the past two decades, radar technology has gained attention as an effective tool for remote monitoring, offering significant advantages over cameras. Radars do not depend on external lighting and provide enhanced privacy, while also being capable of measuring distances, speeds, and micromovements. These benefits make radar systems valuable for long-term, wireless short-range applications. In medical applications, radar technology is used for 2D localization and vital sign monitoring detecting conditions like arrhythmias, sleep apnea, and identifying emergencies like heart attacks and falls. Radar systems can track heart and respiratory rates regardless the radar orientation with respect to the chest and can provide the contextual monitoring of multiple targets. These systems are also being used in electronic travel aids (ETAs) for visually impaired individuals, helping them navigate their environment by detecting obstacles. While current ETAs are effective, they remain cumbersome, prompting innovations like integrating radar into wearable devices such as smart canes or clothes. Although challenges remain, such as system complexity and the need for miniaturization, radar technology shows immense potential for revolutionizing healthcare monitoring and daily life assistance.
