Nowadays Chi (ki in Japanese) which corresponds to prana or bioenergy, also called vital energy or orgone, can be detected and measured with some devices:
Experimental Life Energy Meter
Website: https://www.heliognosis.com/
Price: US$379.95
The LM4 model developed by Helignosis allows you to measure the chi of a person from the palm of your hand as well as the chi of plants, water and various foods. Contains selectors that allow varying the sensitivity.