Multi-sensor technology to safely navigate exercise in extreme temperatures

Extreme temperatures increase the risk when exercising. The early recognition of symptoms and physiological changes (i.e. heart rate alterations) can help to prevent temperature-related illnesses. Wearable devices available in the market are key to monitor health parameters but not to indicate risk exposure. Thus, we aim to identify the best combination of health parameters to determine the intensity/duration threshold that, if exceeded, would place people at risk due to extreme external temperature (heat/cold); and to validate a textile-based multi-sensor wearable technology (MWT) vest that will monitor the optimal combination of physiological parameters and alert individuals when they reach the threshold that would place them at increased risk. It will help individuals to safely navigate exercise in days of extreme or borderline extreme temperatu

Faculty Supervisor:

Susan Marzolini;Shehroz Khan;Paul Oh;Shehroz Khan;Susan Marzolini

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Partner:

Vee Canada Inc

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Toronto

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