Sensors and Systems for Healthcare
Provider: Technologická agentura České republiky
Programme: NCK, 2. VS
Implementation period: 01.01.23 - 30.06.26
Workplace:
Fakulta chemicko-technologická - Katedra polygrafie a fotofyziky
Investigator: Syrový Tomáš
Description:
The goal of project is to implement sensor systems that can be built into textiles, smart beds and other assistive devices enabling remote medical support in the so-called home care regime. The goal is to create conditions for the efficiency of health care, especially for patients with limited mobility and seniors. Primarily, large-scale sensors and systems will be used, which will enable integral data acquisition for more accurate determination of measured quantities. Attention will be paid to temperature measurement, unwanted leakage of body fluids, pressure action indicating the position and movement of the patient, measurement of skin hydration and monitoring of movement abilities. The sensor systems will be equipped with wireless communication means that will enable the provision of data to nursing staff or family members for long-term monitoring of compliance with treatment procedures and diagnosis of the health condition with the possibility of acute remote intervention or timely provision of the necessary rapid assistance. For the in situ determination of the negative effects of newly developed medicinal preparations on healthy cells and thus on human health, a measurement using cheap printed sensors working on the principle of electrochemical transistors will be proposed. Organic semiconductors with a high degree of biocompatibility will be used for the printed electrodes. The technological solution of all proposed outputs will be oriented towards the application of gentle and economical additive manufacturing processes, respecting the long-term sustainability of material resources.
The goal of project is to implement sensor systems that can be built into textiles, smart beds and other assistive devices enabling remote medical support in the so-called home care regime. The goal is to create conditions for the efficiency of health care, especially for patients with limited mobility and seniors. Primarily, large-scale sensors and systems will be used, which will enable integral data acquisition for more accurate determination of measured quantities. Attention will be paid to temperature measurement, unwanted leakage of body fluids, pressure action indicating the position and movement of the patient, measurement of skin hydration and monitoring of movement abilities. The sensor systems will be equipped with wireless communication means that will enable the provision of data to nursing staff or family members for long-term monitoring of compliance with treatment procedures and diagnosis of the health condition with the possibility of acute remote intervention or timely provision of the necessary rapid assistance. For the in situ determination of the negative effects of newly developed medicinal preparations on healthy cells and thus on human health, a measurement using cheap printed sensors working on the principle of electrochemical transistors will be proposed. Organic semiconductors with a high degree of biocompatibility will be used for the printed electrodes. The technological solution of all proposed outputs will be oriented towards the application of gentle and economical additive manufacturing processes, respecting the long-term sustainability of material resources.
