Mechanisms underlying stability and accuracy of electrocardiogram textile electrodes and breathing strain sensors

Electrocardiogram (ECG) electrodes are used for cardiovascular health monitoring with applications in health and wellness. When integrated in textiles, these electrodes can detect ECG over longer periods of time and provide more comfort for applications in sports and health monitoring. In collaboration with Vitali Wear, a leading company in the area of smart bras for monitoring of stress and quality of meditation, this project focuses on investigation of the underlying mechanisms related to stability issues of ECG textile electrodes for application in smart bras for detection of heart rate (HR) and heart rate variability (HRV) and textile strain sensors for breathing rate. The UBC team will investigate the response of knitted electrodes within textile to frequent mechanical flexing, washing and temperature cycling. The interplay between the type of yarn, conductive materials as well as protection films on the quality and stability of signals will be investigated.

Faculty Supervisor:

Frank Ko;Peyman Servati

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Partner:

Vitali Wear

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

The University of British Columbia

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