TY - JOUR
T1 - Conformable, Wearable Embroidered Temperature Sensors for Real-Time Monitoring in Extreme Environments
AU - Amers, Emmy L.
AU - Orme, Bethany V.
AU - Torun, Hamdi
AU - Wood, David
AU - Shi, Yuyuan
AU - Nettleton-Parker, Janet
AU - Dodd, Linzi E.
N1 - Funding information: This research was funded by Northern Accelerator, grant number NACCF-275.
PY - 2024/1/11
Y1 - 2024/1/11
N2 - The critical need for accurate and non-invasive temperature monitoring is prevalent in extreme environments, such as scuba diving. Current temperature measurement technologies present limitations, prompting the development of innovative solutions. We propose the integration of embroidered wearable thermocouple sensors, demonstrating their versatility and reliability in real-time temperature monitoring. T-type thermocouples, embroidered onto fabric, offer flexibility in sensor placement, eliminating the need for skin attachment. The results indicate efficient temperature detection across different body areas, from 32.5 °C at extremities to 37.5 °C at the axial position. Testing in scuba diving conditions reveals potential applications, including overheating alerts and hypothermia prevention. This technology bridges the gap between temperature measurement and the challenges of underwater exploration, enhancing diver safety and data collection capabilities.
AB - The critical need for accurate and non-invasive temperature monitoring is prevalent in extreme environments, such as scuba diving. Current temperature measurement technologies present limitations, prompting the development of innovative solutions. We propose the integration of embroidered wearable thermocouple sensors, demonstrating their versatility and reliability in real-time temperature monitoring. T-type thermocouples, embroidered onto fabric, offer flexibility in sensor placement, eliminating the need for skin attachment. The results indicate efficient temperature detection across different body areas, from 32.5 °C at extremities to 37.5 °C at the axial position. Testing in scuba diving conditions reveals potential applications, including overheating alerts and hypothermia prevention. This technology bridges the gap between temperature measurement and the challenges of underwater exploration, enhancing diver safety and data collection capabilities.
KW - embroidered sensors
KW - extreme environment
KW - health monitoring
KW - temperature
KW - wearable technologies
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U2 - 10.3390/engproc2023052006
DO - 10.3390/engproc2023052006
M3 - Conference article
SN - 2673-4591
VL - 52
JO - Engineering Proceedings
JF - Engineering Proceedings
IS - 1
M1 - 6
T2 - 5th International Conference on the Challenges, Opportunities, Innovations and Applications in Electronic Textiles
Y2 - 14 November 2023 through 16 November 2023
ER -