A tragic air accident has revealed how depression can critically impair a commercial airline pilot’s performance. This is more than a human story—it’s a systemic issue in aviation safety.
Can Heart Data Predict Depression?
One of the earliest biomarkers of depression is a shift in the R-wave on an ECG, which affects Heart Rate Variability (HRV). While cardiologists may overlook it—because the heart is technically healthy—the psychological implications are enormous.
A Digital Twin—a dynamic AI-driven replica of the pilot’s health—would have collected real-time biometric and behavioral data, including …..(continue)