Advanced manufacturing, smart textiles and digitalisation
R&D OF TEXTILE SYSTEMS FOR NON-INVASIVE BIOMEDICAL SIGNAL MONITORING AND ANALYSIS
BIOFLEX 2024
Motivation
The continuous monitoring of physiological parameters has gained prominence in sports and medicine and while it comes with challenges such as potential noise interference from motion or nearby devices, it also offers considerable benefits, such as the possibility of creating customised patterns for each user, allowing better diagnostics and greater health management. The integration of wearable measurement systems into everyday clothes is a crucial step in the early detection of serious diseases and in research into effective treatment.
Smart textiles are designed with the ability to integrate electronic components and sensors into their structure, allowing direct contact with the skin and continuous monitoring to detect measure and respond to stimuli from the environment or the user. This project proposes the development of garments that monitor an array of physiological parameters using dry electrodes.
Objectives
The main objective is to investigate different dry electrode manufacturing technologies to find out which offers the best results for each of the biomedical signals and integrate them into garments that monitor them precisely.
To this end, the proposal is to work with different monitoring electronics to study as many signals as possible. Initial testing will be in the laboratory until we have developed fully wearable garments that do not require connection to the mains.
Value and competitive advantage
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Guaranteed ergonomics and stable contact, enabling prolonged use without discomfort.
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Low abrasiveness across all three systems, preserving component integrity and user comfort.
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Clean, interference-free signals thanks to the shielded textile cable, even in environments with strong electromagnetic fields.
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Increased operational reliability by minimizing electrical noise and ensuring constant, accurate data transmission.
Obtained results
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Stability and comfort of the ergonomic belt, ensuring reliable detection of muscle activation and quality equivalent to clinical systems through adhesive electrodes.
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Acquisition of signals almost equivalent to gel-based electrodes in the ECG system using integrated textile electrodes, with precise detection of rhythm and QRS complex.
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Accurate recording of brain rhythms using dry textile electrodes in the EEG system, including alpha increase, with fabrics showing high similarity to the standard.
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Assurance of ergonomics, stable contact, and low abrasiveness across all three systems, suitable for prolonged use.
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Reduction of interference and maintenance of clean signals through shielded textile cable, even under electromagnetic fields.
Grant number: IMDEEA/2024/98
Programme: Grants to CV technology centres for R&D projects in cooperation with the private sector
Period of execution: January 2024 – June 2025
Status: Finished
More information: Amount- 246.037,82 €
Entity: IVACE
This project is supported by the Valencian Regional Government’s Ministry of Innovation, Industry, Trade and Tourism, through IVACE, and is co-financed by the FEDER (European Regional Development Fund) of the European Union, within the FEDER Operational Programme of the Valencian Community 2021-2027.
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R&D AREAS
New high-performance functionalised materials
Circular economy and sustainability
Advanced manufacturing, smart textiles and digitalisation
High value-added solutions for strategic markets
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