Sensing (by device)
- Biological
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- Biological
Wearable Sensors in T-Shirts and Face Masks can be Used to Monitor Health
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Description
Low-cost conductive cotton-based thread called PECOTEX allows machine-washable circuitry to be embroidered into clothing, which can be used to make sensors monitoring various conditions such as breathing, heart rate, ammonia levels, etc. This can be used for noninvasive health monitoring for both medical needs and general fitness, as well as possibilities for other interface potentials (touch/breathing as input). Costs are negligible and manufacturing potential is high.