Abstract This review provides an overview of the current state‐of‐the‐art emerging field flexible multifunctional sensors for wearable and robotic applications. In these application sectors, there is a demand high sensitivity, accuracy, reproducibility, mechanical flexibility, low cost. The ability to empower robots future electronic skin (e‐skin) with resolution, rapid response sensing capabilities interest broad range applications including healthcare devices, biomedical prosthesis,...

Abstract In chronic respiratory diseases, continuous self-monitoring of vital signs such as rate aids in the early detection exacerbations. recent years, development smart clothing, garments equipped with sensors to measure rate, has been a focus research. However, usability and adoption clothing are often compromised owing discomfort caused by compression pressure during wear. This study developed designed using low pressure. was achieved integrating bending angle sensor, based on...

The accurate classification of menstrual cycle phases and detection ovulation is critical for women's health management, particularly in addressing infertility, alleviating premenstrual syndrome, preventing hormone-related disorders. However, traditional basal body temperature (BBT) measurement methods are susceptible to disruptions sleep timing environmental conditions, limiting practical application. This study aimed overcome these limitations by introducing a novel feature, heart rate at...

Autonomic nervous system activity (ANSA) plays a crucial role in the physical condition experienced during exercise and prolonged activity. In other words, ANSA is related to performance condition. Therefore, it important continuously monitor high-intensity sustained exercise. To this end, an uncomplicated noncontact measurement preferable. Hence, study, we propose method for of capillary contraction dilation state, representative ANSA, using common commercial camera. Specifically, focused...

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Although numerous studies have analyzed the relationship between manual material handling (MMH) and forces acting on lumbar spine, difference in MMH experts novices through analysis of measured data has not been well studied. The purpose this paper was to analyze positions ten skilled working at a freight transport company (Group 1) five unskilled without any experience 2) during asymmetric lifting. All human subjects performed lifting experiments with closed eyes; involved moving loads (6...

In recent years, the amount of children with sleep disorders that cause arousal during or light is increasing. Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) a this disorder; ADHD have frequent body movement sleep. Therefore, we investigated and without using video imaging. We analysed large gross movements (GM) occur obtained GM rate rest duration. There were differences between normally developed children. The moved frequently, so their duration was shorter than Additionally, indicated...

In recent years, the inappropriate sleep style for children has become known as one of important causes behavioral disorders, example inattentiveness during waking hours or hyperactivity. Consequently, screening having disorders is needed to treat in early stage disorders. From point view evaluation children's sleep, there are three problems. First, conventional polysomnogram (PSG) requires great investment facility and high personnel cost so that hospitals equipped with PSG examination...

We have developed a slip sensor which is knitted by tension-sensitive electro-conductive yarns. When elongating this yarn, its resistance will drop remarkably. Because the yarn mainly sensitive to deformation along main axis, special way knit these yarns has been proposed form sensor. This used in detection of human fingertip's during rubbing action on surface. found that, simple derivative sensor's output was sufficient detect slippage. However, some cases, gets troublesome distinguish...

Sleep disruption from causes, such as changes in lifestyle, stress aging, family issues, or life pressures are a growing phenomenon that can lead to serious health problems. As such, sleep disorders need be identified and addressed early on. In recent years, studies have investigated patterns through body movement information collected by wristwatch-type devices cameras. However, these methods capture only the individual’s awake states lack sufficient identify specific stages. The aim of...

Robot arms for humanoid are widely developed medical, welfare and education use. Surface electromyogram (sEMG) signals which the electrical obtained from surface of human skin using electrodes have been mainly used classification hand motions. However, it is difficult to classify detailed motions such as finger wrist pronation or supination. Moreover, Kinect an integration sensor device can capture joints movement. It also has recognition body in many fields. some problems setting camera...

Daily long-term monitoring of heart rates is important for health management. An analysis rate variability can facilitate the early discovery a illnesses. In this study, we paid attention to method measuring resting over long term. acceleration sensor was set inside down kilt as it opposing subject's left chest. Mechanical vibration from activity carried through quilt. As result, periodic measured successfully and proved be in high correlation with R wave ECG. The same results were obtained...

In recent years, it has been observed that abnormal behavior in children, such as ADHD, is related to sleep disorders. Thus, important monitor their sleep. A polysomnogram (PSG) generally used for evaluating patterns. However, PSG requires significant investment terms of facilities personnel and several electrical contacts are attached patients, therefore, paediatric patients feel heavily constrained. To solve these problems, a method patterns non-restrictive non-contact manner desirable....

The goal of this study is to maintain a continuous level exercise intensity around the aerobic threshold (AT) during riding on an electric motor assisted bicycle using new control system electrical assistance which uses efficient pedaling rate popular bicycles. Five male subjects participated in experiment, and oxygen uptake was measured cycling assistance, could within specific range, similar that previous type electrically Results showed at 65 rpm ensured AT two subjects, higher than...