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This study introduces a new adaptable in-ear sensor that softens to fit the ear canal, improving physiological monitoring. The wearable device offers comfortable and reliable electroencephalography (EEG) and body temperature sensing.

Keywords:
in‐ear electronicsmechanical switchingphysiological sensingreusablesensor‐skin interfacestiffness adaptability

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Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Materials Science
  • Wearable Technology

Background:

  • Soft materials advance wearable healthcare sensors.
  • Current sensors lack adaptability for complex body parts like the ear canal, hindering performance.
  • Mechanical mismatch and interface impedance reduce sensing accuracy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an in-ear physiological sensor with enhanced mechanical adaptability.
  • To improve sensor-skin contact and reduce interface impedance for better signal acquisition.
  • To enable reliable electroencephalography (EEG) and core body temperature monitoring.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of an in-ear sensor using thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and Ecoflex foam (TEF).
  • Exploitation of mechanical adjustment and switching to increase material softness (Young's modulus reduction from 30.5 MPa to 0.86 MPa).
  • Evaluation of sensor performance at body temperature for comfort, contact area, and interface stability.

Main Results:

  • The TEF-based sensor demonstrated improved device-canal contact and stability.
  • Reliable electroencephalography (EEG) signals (alpha, beta, delta, gamma) were recorded with low motion artifact.
  • Accurate core body temperature sensing was achieved with high comfort.
  • The device showed high reusability for over 4 months.

Conclusions:

  • The mechanically adaptable in-ear sensor significantly enhances physiological monitoring capabilities.
  • The sensor's design overcomes limitations of traditional wearable sensors for complex anatomical locations.
  • This technology is suitable for long-term, comfortable, and reliable healthcare monitoring applications.