Creating an antenna band for the myTemp system

This graduation report describes the design process of the antenna band of the myTemp system. The myTemp system is a high accuracy core temperature measuring device, that uses an indigestible measuring pill and an antenna band to measure the temperature inside the intestines. It is mainly used in thermo-physiological or exercise-related research...

Printed Polysilicon on Stretchable Substrate for Strain Sensor Applications

Over the past few years, post-surgery monitoring has become an important aspect of the patient’s healthcare in the modern clinical medicine. This kind of monitoring is done to examine various physical and chemical parameters, while considering any post-surgery complications. Therefore, the patient’s care is continued even after the surgical...

A stretchable strain sensor for on-the-skin posture monitoring

Everyone has heard it, “sit up straight!” Probably from a mother figure or teacher. Why is bad posture so bad, and what problems does it create?<br/><br/>Bad posture is a prolific problem across the globe. Poor posture is highly linked to interaction with technology. In today’s society, that means nearly everyone is likely to suffer from poor...

Irreversible bonding between PI and PDMS for flexible body patches

Prototyping of a Stretchable Microelectrode Array for Cardiotoxicity Drug Screening

Cardiotoxicity is a common side-effect of drugs and a major cause of late-stage drug rejections, costing the pharmaceutical companies massive amounts of money. A drug is cardiotoxic when it has a negative influence on the heart. Often, it changes the electrophysiological characteristics of the heart, resulting in arrhythmia. This can have...