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Human Vital Signs Detection Methods and Potential Using Radars: A Review
Mamady Kebe1, Rida Gadhafi1,2, Baker Mohammad1
1System on Chip Center, Khalifa University, P.O.Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|March 12, 2020
Summary
Radar technology offers a contactless method for monitoring vital signs like respiration and heartbeat. This wireless approach overcomes limitations of traditional contact sensors, enhancing patient comfort and accessibility.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Medical Sensors
- Signal Processing
Background:
- Continuous vital signs monitoring is crucial for early disease detection.
- Contact-based sensors have limitations for long-term use and patient comfort.
- Wireless sensing offers a promising alternative for vital signs monitoring.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review traditional cardio-pulmonary rate monitoring methods.
- To explore the potential of radar-based techniques for vital signs detection.
- To identify challenges for radar vital signs monitoring in healthcare.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of traditional and radar-based vital signs monitoring.
- Presentation of a proof-of-concept radar vital sign detection system.
- Analysis of measurement results from the radar system.
Main Results:
- Radar-based vital signs detection is a viable contactless alternative.
- The proposed system demonstrates promising measurement results.
- Challenges for clinical adoption of radar vital signs monitoring were identified.
Conclusions:
- Radar technology presents a significant advancement for non-invasive vital signs monitoring.
- Overcoming identified challenges can lead to wider healthcare acceptance.
- Wireless radar systems offer improved patient mobility and convenience.
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