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Prototype of Data Collector from Textronic Sensors.
Ewa Korzeniewska1, Rafał Zawiślak2, Szymon Przybył3
1Institute of Electrical Engineering Systems, Lodz University of Technology, Stefanowskiego 18 Street, 90-537 Lodz, Poland.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|December 23, 2023
Summary
Researchers developed a data collector for textronic sensors, enabling wireless data transmission and visualization for wearable electronics. This system reliably records impedance, resistance, and temperature, proving useful for advanced textile-based sensing applications.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Wearable Technology
Background:
- Miniaturization of electronics necessitates seamless integration with textiles.
- Efficient processing and visualization of sensor data are crucial for wearable applications.
- Textronic sensors on composite substrates require robust data acquisition systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a prototype data collector for textronic sensors.
- To enable wireless data transmission and visualization from textile-based sensors.
- To validate the system's reliability for measuring electrical properties.
Main Methods:
- Utilized an nRF52 platform for wireless communication via Bluetooth.
- Integrated a database on the Microsoft Azure platform for data storage.
- Developed a React Native mobile application for data control and visualization.
- Conducted initial verification tests to assess system performance.
Main Results:
- The developed system successfully collects and transmits data from textronic sensors.
- The mobile application allows for automatic connection, data download, and chart-based presentation.
- Initial tests confirmed the system's correctness and reliability.
- Demonstrated the utility of recorded impedance, resistance, and temperature data.
Conclusions:
- The prototype data collector is effective for textronic structures and wearable electronic systems.
- The system provides a reliable solution for real-time measurement and recording of key electrical properties.
- This technology supports advancements in smart textiles and integrated wearable sensing.

