Wearable / Biomedical Device
Skin is the closest connection between our body and the outside world. It also carries important signals about our health. We develop thin, soft, skin-mounted devices that can measure body signals and deliver feedback to monitor and improve human health.
Cardiovascular monitoring
Tiny mechanical signals generated by the heart and blood vessels can be measured through the skin using highly sensitive wearable sensors, providing not only heart rate but also detailed waveforms that can help diagnose cardiovascular diseases.
Biomedical soft robots
Soft sensors can be applied to soft robotic skin, enabling biomedical soft robots to sense and interact safely with the human body. The key challenge is that the sensors must be both stretchable and highly sensitive.
Stress monitoring
Sweat gland activity can provide important information about stress levels. For accurate measurement, sensors must be extremely thin so that they can closely conform to the skin. Single-atom-thick 2D materials such as graphene can be used to create highly conformal skin sensors.
Ulcer prevention
Wearable systems can continuously monitor pressure on the skin to help prevent ulcers, especially in people with limited mobility, such as older adults or patients undergoing surgery.
