Wearable technology for bio-chemical analysis of body fluids during exercise

Publication Type  Conference Paper
Year of Publication  2008
Authors  Morris, D.; Schazmann, B.; Wu, Y.; Coyle, S.; Brady, S.; Fay, C.; Hayes, J.; Lau, K.; Wallace, G.; Diamond, D.
Conference Name  30th Annual International IEEE EMBS Conference
Conference Date  20-24 Aug 2008
Publisher  Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Conference Location  Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
ISBN Number  978-1-4244-1814-5
Key Words  RP1; RP2
Abstract  

This paper details the development of a textile based fluid handling system with integrated wireless biochemical sensors. Such research represents a new advancement in the area of wearable technologies. The system contains pH, sodium and conductivity sensors. It has been demonstrated during on-body trials that the pH sensor has close agreement with measurements obtained using a reference pH probe. Initial investigations into the sodium and conductivity sensors have shown their suitability for integration into the wearable system. It is thought that applications exist in personal health and sports performance and training.

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