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Jose Francisco Saenz-Cogollo1,2, Massimiliano Pau3, Beatrice Fraboni4
1TechOnYou s.r.l, Via La Guardia n.9/A, Villasor (CA) 09034, Italy. josefsaenz@gmail.com.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|March 16, 2016
Summary
This study introduces a novel textile pressure mapping mat for home monitoring of individuals with limited mobility. The system utilizes a unique sensor design for effective physical condition assessment.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Materials Science
- Wearable Technology
Background:
- Monitoring physical condition of individuals with limited mobility is crucial for their well-being.
- Existing solutions may be cumbersome or unsuitable for home environments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a mat-like pressure mapping system for non-invasive home monitoring.
- To create a user-friendly and effective tool for assessing physical condition.
Main Methods:
- Fabrication of a single-layer textile sensor using embroidered silver-coated yarns.
- Integration of conductive polymer poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):poly(styrene sulfonate) (PEDOT:PSS) at stitch intersections.
- Development of a battery-operated mat prototype with scanning circuitry and wireless communication.
Main Results:
- Demonstrated the feasibility of the textile sensor for pressure mapping.
- Successfully extracted plantar pressure parameters using the developed mat prototype.
- Preliminary experimental evaluation showed promising results for home-based monitoring.
Conclusions:
- The developed mat-like pressure mapping system offers a promising solution for monitoring individuals with limited mobility in home settings.
- The textile sensor technology is suitable for creating unobtrusive and effective health monitoring devices.
- Further research can explore advanced features and clinical validation.
