The Era Of Smart Underwear Has Come

In the past few years, we have come into contact with many wearable technology products. In fact, many of our wardrobe clothes Can be replaced by wearable products, from smart jackets to socks, as well as helmets and shoes All of them are inextricably linked with intelligent wearable technology. We are glad to see this situation, but now the engineers at the University of California have proposed to consider quitting intelligent underwear products, so let's take a closer look.

What is Printed Sensors

Researchers from the University of California and the Jacobs Institute of Engineering in San Diego have been committed to the development of printed sensors. These sensors are micro sensing elements that can be printed on spin The surface of the product is essentially a simple electrode, which can be cleaned and dried. In the test of these sensors, it can be found that they can be applied to in and print sensors. These sensors are micro sensors that can be printed on fabrics. They are essentially simple, washable electrodes that are placed in dryers and worn on various clothing 。 The tests on the sensors show that they will always remain even in severe wear, especially when printed on the inside of the garment. The sensor picks up a range of data and has been proven to detect hydrogen peroxide, NADH, and other compounds, medical sensor sense, fundamentally making these micro sensors a perfect wearable medical monitoring system.

　　 Why choose Underwear ?

Although most of us do not want underwear to be used to monitor physical conditions, researchers believe that sensors should be integrated into daily life Clothes & Accessories However, underwear is the most ideal choice, because most people wear underwear every day, and the elastic belt can make the underwear close to the skin, so these sensors are easier to obtain body related data. Most importantly, no one will feel the presence of sensors.

　　 What can it do?

At present, smart underwear is still in the prototype stage, but it can already do many things, and may even save lives. current sensor It can detect the discomfort of the wearer, the change of body temperature, the increase of heart rate, whether to take medicine, whether to enter shock, etc. The sensor uses biomarkers, such as enzymes, which include glucose, lactic acid and other components.

The developers think that although the current version of smart underwear can only be used to monitor human function, they are committed to developing a more advanced version of the product, which can even diagnose, and provide patients with necessary medical care. For example, if a diabetic is in shock, the smart underwear can immediately notify the emergency contact person. For example, this smart underwear can also be used in the treatment process of hospitals. It can help doctors detect patients' conditions and automatically monitor the drugs needed. Biosensors can help detect various problems and also detect the tension caused by pain, which enables doctors to quickly select suitable drugs when they know the patient's condition. In fact, this Smart underwear It can also be used in hospitals to help patients choose drugs.

Of course, there is no possibility to realize this product at present, but the University of California, San Diego NanoEngineers, Clarkson University, and the University of California, San Diego Jacob School of Engineering are all trying to make it a reality. At present, the basic technical needs have been met. Their work is to improve the electrode to detect biomarkers and remind the wearer.