Design of an Innovative Platform to Evaluate Wearable Sensors
Disciplines
Biomedical Devices and Instrumentation | Electrical and Electronics | Energy Systems
Abstract (300 words maximum)
The growing interest in wearable health technologies has created a need for devices that can monitor the body continuously without relying on frequent battery charging or replacement. One promising solution is self-powered sensors that draw energy from human body heat. However, testing these sensors under realistic and repeatable conditions during development is challenging. In this work, we developed a platform that allows researchers to evaluate thermoelectric-powered wearable health sensors in a controlled laboratory environment. The system includes a 3D-printed arm designed to mimic the temperature and behavior of a human forearm. Built-in heating elements and temperature sensors help maintain stable temperatures, allowing consistent testing conditions. Computer simulations are used to study how heat is distributed across the arm surface and to ensure uniform temperature control. The platform also integrates electronics and a microcontroller – thus enabling reliable data collection from multiple sensors while using minimal energy. A user interface (UI) was created to display sensor readings and visualize data directly through a standard web browser. Overall, this apparatus offers a practical and adaptable tool for advancing next-generation wearable health monitoring systems that can operate using the body’s natural heat, supporting future innovations in energy-efficient and user-friendly health technology.
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Academic department under which the project should be listed
SPCEET – Electrical and Computer Engineering
Primary Investigator (PI) Name
Sandip Das
Design of an Innovative Platform to Evaluate Wearable Sensors
The growing interest in wearable health technologies has created a need for devices that can monitor the body continuously without relying on frequent battery charging or replacement. One promising solution is self-powered sensors that draw energy from human body heat. However, testing these sensors under realistic and repeatable conditions during development is challenging. In this work, we developed a platform that allows researchers to evaluate thermoelectric-powered wearable health sensors in a controlled laboratory environment. The system includes a 3D-printed arm designed to mimic the temperature and behavior of a human forearm. Built-in heating elements and temperature sensors help maintain stable temperatures, allowing consistent testing conditions. Computer simulations are used to study how heat is distributed across the arm surface and to ensure uniform temperature control. The platform also integrates electronics and a microcontroller – thus enabling reliable data collection from multiple sensors while using minimal energy. A user interface (UI) was created to display sensor readings and visualize data directly through a standard web browser. Overall, this apparatus offers a practical and adaptable tool for advancing next-generation wearable health monitoring systems that can operate using the body’s natural heat, supporting future innovations in energy-efficient and user-friendly health technology.