The company developed wearable smart badges that made COVID-19 contact tracing more efficient. Now it's looking to use 5G tech to reduce construction-site injuries and increase efficiency. The workers' badges beeped and vibrated when they got within 6 feet of each other. Taking things to the next level with 5GKwant's smart badges are part of a category known as the Internet of Things. Recognizing the potential of smart badges across industries, Shrestha's team has built 5G integration into the badges.

---

Persons: Walbridge, John Jurewicz, Kwant, Niran Shrestha, Shrestha Organizations: Service, General Motors, Bluetooth, 5G, Tech Locations: Wall, Silicon, COVID