Nervotec, a Singapore-based health AI company, has launched NervoScan MCP, a groundbreaking tool that allows AI assistants to assess a person’s vital signs through a simple 10-second face scan. This innovative technology is compatible with any laptop, phone, or webcam camera, providing a contactless method for AI to gain real-world health insights.
NervoScan MCP utilises remote photoplethysmography (rPPG) to detect subtle colour changes in facial video, estimating six vital signs: heart rate, heart rate variability, blood oxygen, respiratory rate, blood pressure, and a stress score. This advancement enables AI assistants to move beyond processing text and data, offering a new layer of physiological context.
Jonathan Lau, Founder and CEO of Nervotec, stated, “For the first time, an AI assistant can access a real-world physiological signal through a simple camera interaction, giving it a layer of context beyond text documents and software tools.”
The technology, developed in collaboration with Singapore General Hospital, has been peer-reviewed and published in JMIR Formative Research in 2025. Nervotec emphasises privacy, ensuring that scan results are not stored, and only a timestamp of the scan is retained.
NervoScan MCP is designed for users of agentic AI, such as biohackers and self-trackers, who seek to integrate physiological data into their AI interactions. As AI systems increasingly access personal information, Nervotec prioritises data governance and user consent.
Whilst NervoScan MCP is a wellness tool and not a medical device, its introduction marks a significant step in integrating health sensing into AI, potentially transforming how users interact with technology in health, training, and daily decision-making.
