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Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Wearable Technology
  • Human-Machine Interfaces

Background:

  • Current wearable devices struggle with integrating monitoring and therapy for conditions like muscle fatigue.
  • Prompt intervention for muscle fatigue is limited by the lack of theranostic capabilities in existing technologies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a large-area, stretchable, multimodal theranostic patch (FMTP) for integrated muscle fatigue monitoring and treatment.
  • To enhance human-machine interfaces and health monitoring through advanced wearable solutions.

Main Methods:

  • The FMTP utilizes metal-polymer conductor (MPC) strain sensors for neck movement monitoring and bidirectional electrodes (BDE) for surface electromyography (sEMG) acquisition and electrical stimulation.
  • A closed-loop system detects muscle fatigue during poor posture and initiates electrical stimulation and heat treatment.
  • The device's large-area (≈400 cm²) and stretchable design improves integration, signal fidelity, and skin conformability.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated a multimodal theranostic patch integrating sensing and therapeutic functions over a large area.
  • Achieved closed-loop intervention for muscle fatigue detection, combining electrical stimulation and heat treatment.
  • Showcased improved performance through enhanced skin conformability and multi-site treatment capabilities.

Conclusions:

  • The developed FMTP offers a novel wearable solution for real-time muscle fatigue management.
  • This integrated theranostic approach significantly advances the capabilities of human-machine interfaces.
  • The technology holds substantial potential for future applications in medical devices and health monitoring.