On the morning of April 9, researchers from the Institute of Electronics and Computer Science (EDI) appeared on the Latvian Television (LTV) morning show “Rīta Panorāma.” EDI researchers Armands Ancāns (Discrete Signal Processing Laboratory), Krišjānis Nesenbergs (Cyber-Physical Systems Laboratory), and EDI Director and Principal Investigator Modris Greitāns demonstrated a bioimpedance measurement system for monitoring human respiration and heart rate.
The system was developed as part of the international SUSTRONICS project, coordinated by Philips. The system uses printable, eco-friendly electrodes created by Screentec, whose performance is comparable to commercially available solutions.
The solution developed by EDI is based on the bioimpedance method, which allows for the simultaneous and energy-efficient measurement of both heart and breathing rates. Tests show that the device can operate up to 10 times longer on an equivalent battery than many current health monitoring solutions.
The project has also developed technology that allows sensors to be integrated into smart clothing by embedding wires for sensors and data transmission into the fabric. This opens up opportunities to create adaptable, sustainable remote health monitoring systems.
The SUSTRONICS project is being implemented under the Horizon Europe program, and its goal is to develop sustainable electronic materials and technologies for the circular economy.
Watch the full story here (In Latvian language).
