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UR-Sense: Ubiquitous respiration sensing with UWB radar
1Department of Electronics Engineering, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, South Korea.
Computers in Biology and Medicine
|June 22, 2025
Summary
This study introduces UR-Sense, a contactless system for accurate respiration monitoring. It tracks individuals in real-time, even during movement, achieving over 92% accuracy in daily scenarios.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Wearable Technology
- Health Monitoring
Background:
- Traditional respiration monitoring involves uncomfortable, invasive sensors.
- Existing contactless methods often require subjects to remain stationary.
- There is a need for unobtrusive, mobile respiration monitoring solutions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a contactless respiration monitoring system (UR-Sense) that functions during subject mobility.
- To enable continuous, location-aware respiration tracking in everyday environments.
- To overcome the limitations of stationary contactless monitoring.
Main Methods:
- UR-Sense system development for continuous subject localization.
- Implementation of algorithms for respiration estimation irrespective of movement.
- Experimental validation in diverse daily life scenarios.
Main Results:
- UR-Sense successfully tracks subject location without movement restrictions.
- Achieved an average respiration estimation accuracy exceeding 92% in real-world settings.
- Demonstrated robustness across various subject activities and mobility patterns.
Conclusions:
- UR-Sense offers a practical and accurate contactless solution for mobile respiration monitoring.
- The system enhances convenience and reduces discomfort associated with traditional methods.
- Enables efficient health surveillance in dynamic, everyday environments.
