Wireless soft multifunctional biopatch for preventing heat-related illness of construction workers

Hoon Yi; Karam Kim; Hodam Kim; Eugene Kim; Woon-Hong Yeo

doi:10.1117/12.3012008

9 May 2024 Wireless soft multifunctional biopatch for preventing heat-related illness of construction workers

Hoon Yi, Karam Kim, Hodam Kim, Eugene Kim, Woon-Hong Yeo

Proceedings Volume 12948, Soft Mechatronics and Wearable Systems; 129480N (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3012008
Event: SPIE Smart Structures + Nondestructive Evaluation, 2024, Long Beach, California, United States

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Outdoor workers, such as construction workers, are exposed to the risk of heat-related illnesses (HRIs) due to prolonged heat stress and heavy labor. Heat-related illnesses include heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heavy dehydration, and the like, which can lead to highly dangerous accidents on work sites. Thus, the prevention of HRIs is crucial. To address this, we developed wireless biopatches that can measure various physiological signals in real time, ensuring the worker's convenience. The biopatch directly monitors electrocardiogram (ECG), 3-axis acceleration, skin impedance, photoplethysmography (PPG), and skin temperature. It is designed as a rigid-flex system to ensure mechanical reliability and maintain conformal contact with the skin. The biopatch does not impede the workers' tasks with its small form factor. The developed biopatch was attached to the subject’s chest, allowing continuous physiological signal collection in real-time over a full working period (over 5 hours), displayed on a mobile phone via Bluetooth. These physiological signals can serve as biomarkers for diagnosing HRIs. With this approach, the biopatch shows a high potential for preventing HRIs in outdoor workers.

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Hoon Yi, Karam Kim, Hodam Kim, Eugene Kim, and Woon-Hong Yeo "Wireless soft multifunctional biopatch for preventing heat-related illness of construction workers", Proc. SPIE 12948, Soft Mechatronics and Wearable Systems, 129480N (9 May 2024); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3012008

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