journal article·2024-09Open access

All‐in‐One, Wireless, Multi‐Sensor Integrated Athlete Health Monitor for Real‐Time Continuous Detection of Dehydration and Physiological Stress

Ka Ram Kim, Tae Woog Kang, Hodam Kim, Yoon Jae Lee, Sung Hoon Lee, Hoon Yi, Hyeon Seok Kim, Hojoong Kim, Jihee Min, Jud Ready, Melinda Millard‐Stafford, Woon‐Hong Yeo

Advanced Science· Volume 11· Issue 33

Abstract

Abstract Athletes are at high risk of dehydration, fatigue, and cardiac disorders due to extreme performance in often harsh environments. Despite advancements in sports training protocols, there is an urgent need for a non‐invasive system capable of comprehensive health monitoring. Although a few existing wearables measure athlete's performance, they are limited by a single function, rigidity, bulkiness, and required straps and adhesives. Here, an all‐in‐one, multi‐sensor integrated wearable system utilizing a set of nanomembrane soft sensors and electronics, enabling wireless, real‐time, continuous monitoring of saliva osmolality, skin temperature, and heart functions is introduced. This system, using a soft patch and a sensor‐integrated mouthguard, provides comprehensive monitoring of an athlete's hydration and physiological stress levels. A validation study in detecting real‐time physiological levels shows the device's performance in capturing moments (400–500 s) of synchronized acute elevation in dehydration (350%) and physiological strain (175%) during field training sessions. Demonstration with a few human subjects highlights the system's capability to detect early signs of health abnormality, thus improving the healthcare of sports athletes.
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OpenAlex topics: Thermoregulation and physiological responses · Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials · Exercise and Physiological Responses

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Affiliations

George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta GA 30332 USA

Wearable Intelligent Systems and Healthcare Center (WISH Center) Institute for Matter and Systems Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta GA 30332 USA

School of Electrical and Computer Engineering Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta GA 30332 USA

Department of Biology College of Arts and Sciences Emory University Atlanta GA 30322 USA

Electro‐Optical Systems Laboratory Georgia Tech Research Institute Atlanta GA 30332 USA

School of Biological Sciences Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta GA 30332 USA

Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering Georgia Tech and Emory University School of Medicine Atlanta GA 30332 USA

Parker H. Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Biosciences Institute for Robotics and Intelligent Machines Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta GA 30332 USA

Funding

National Science Foundation

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