Smart Textiles for Monitoring Aerobic Function using Artificial Intelligence

Physical activity is a crucial part of cardiovascular disease and prevention. Some of the most important clinical measurements relate to how effectively the body is able to consume and use oxygen to fuel muscles. However, these clinical measurements require complex technologies that make it only feasible in a laboratory environment. New technologies will be needed in the next 5-10 years for supporting remote monitoring. In this project, we propose to develop new fabric technologies with embedded sensors (“smart textiles”) that, paired with artificial intelligence, can monitor oxygen uptake continuously during exercise. These smart textiles will be evaluated in a clinical rehabilitation clinic to determine the feasibility of monitoring patients during prescribed exercise. Outcomes will produce new commercializable textile technologies for cardiovascular disease monitoring.

Faculty Supervisor:

Azadeh Yadollahi

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Partner:

Vee Canada Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Toronto

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