journal article·2026-06Open access

Wrinkle‐Adaptive Kirigami Wearables With Anisotropic Deformability for Sleep EEG Monitoring

Jungmin Kim, Ka Ram Kim, Byeongjun Lee, Cheoljeong Park, Seong J. Cho, Woon‐Hong Yeo

Advanced Science· Volume 13· Issue 31

Abstract

ABSTRACT Wearable electroencephalography (EEG) devices offer a promising solution for continuous brain monitoring outside laboratory settings. However, maintaining stable signal quality over extended periods remains challenging, as skin‐mounted EEG systems are prone to contact‐induced noise caused by skin deformation and body motion. Here, we present a wrinkle‐adaptive kirigami structure and a soft, wearable EEG patch engineered to match subject‐specific forehead wrinkle patterns, thereby stabilizing the electrode‐skin interface. Our two‐step kirigami architecture integrates global conformability with localized strain accommodation, delivering anisotropic deformability and maintaining mechanical stability during facial motion. Leveraging an automated image‐based workflow, we enable scalable, individualized generation of kirigami patterns. When integrated into a soft, wireless wearable system, the personalized patch delivers consistently enhanced signal‐to‐noise ratios across multiple EEG frequency bands, even under diverse motion conditions in at‐home sleep settings. This technology demonstrates broad applicability for sleep EEG monitoring and underscores the potential of morphology‐aware structural design for next‐generation wearable EEG devices.
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Research context

OpenAlex topics: Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials · Advanced Materials and Mechanics · Dielectric materials and actuators

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Affiliations

Department of Mechanical Engineering Chungnam National University Daejeon Republic of Korea

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

Korea KIAT‐Georgia Tech Semiconductor Electronics Center At the Institute for Matter and Systems Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta Georgia USA

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

Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering Georgia Institute of Technology Emory University School of Medicine Atlanta Georgia USA

Parker H. Petit Institute For Bioengineering and Biosciences Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta Georgia USA

Funding

National Science Foundation · Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology · Chungnam National University

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