Smart e-Textile Singlet Prototype and Concept: Multi Sensor Sensing for Geriatric Monitoring
This paper explores the development of a Smart e-Textile Singlet designed to enhance geriatric care through continuous monitoring of vital health parameters. The proposed garment integrates various sensors to measure core body temperature, blood oxygen saturation, respiration rate, blood pressure, pulse, electrocardiogram (ECG), activity level, and risk of falls. Leveraging advanced technologies such as inertial measurement unit (IMU) sensors, thermoelectric materials, and piezoelectric fibers, the e-textile ensures both functionality and sustainability. Additionally, artificial intelligence algorithms are employed to provide near-real-time feedback and early warnings, significantly improving health management for elderly individuals. This innovative approach not only promotes autonomy and well-being among the elderly but also alleviates the workload of healthcare providers. The Smart e-Textile Singlet represents a multi-sensor solution by offering a holistic monitoring system.
Authors
- Alexander Braun (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7823-1640)
- Peter Wolf (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3616-9038)
- Tobias Steinmetzer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0950-4718)
- Florian Wieczorek (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9825-2569)
- Anselm Naake
- Sven Michel
Institutions
- Chemnitz University of Technology (DE)
- Senckenberg Natural History Collections Dresden (DE)
- Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Bioengineering
- Published
- 2025-11-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/bioengineering12111275
- Primary Topic
- Context-Aware Activity Recognition Systems
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung
- Projektträger Jülich