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A stress sensor based on Galvanic Skin Response (GSR) controlled by ZigBee.

María Viqueira Villarejo¹, Begoña García Zapirain, Amaia Méndez Zorrilla

¹DeustoTech-Life Unit, Deusto Institute of Technology, University of Deusto, Avda. de las Universidades, 24, Bilbao 48007, Spain. maria.viqueira@opendeusto.es

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Summary

This study developed a stress sensor using Galvanic Skin Response (GSR) technology. The device successfully detected different user stress states with 76.56% accuracy.

Keywords:

GSR ZigBee skin resistance stress

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Area of Science:

Physiological monitoring
Biomedical engineering
Wearable technology

Background:

Emotional states, particularly stress, can have detrimental short- and long-term health consequences.
Existing research links increased stress to a higher risk of cardiac issues.
Effective methods for monitoring stress are crucial for proactive health management.

Purpose of the Study:

To design and construct a novel stress sensor utilizing Galvanic Skin Response (GSR).
To implement ZigBee wireless technology for sensor control and data transmission.
To evaluate the sensor's efficacy in detecting varying user emotional states.

Main Methods:

A stress sensor was developed based on Galvanic Skin Response (GSR) principles.
The sensor system was controlled using ZigBee wireless communication protocol.
Sixteen adult participants (8 male, 8 female) underwent stress-inducing tests, including mathematical problems and deep breathing exercises.

Main Results:

The developed GSR-based stress sensor demonstrated the ability to differentiate between various user emotional states.
The system achieved a notable success rate of 76.56% in detecting these states.
Data indicated a correlation between physiological responses and perceived stress levels.

Conclusions:

Galvanic Skin Response (GSR) is a viable physiological indicator for stress detection.
The designed ZigBee-controlled sensor shows promise for real-time stress monitoring applications.
Future work will focus on developing algorithms for more precise differentiation between emotional states.