Scientists have developed an electronic device that can be used to measure wirelessly
The new device adheres to the surface of the skin, where it analyzes biomarkers.
The goal of the development is to create a digital anda wireless platform that could help monitor the process of sweat filling without the need to visually inspect the device. This could be very useful for tracking sweat patterns among emergency personnel or healthcare workers who typically wear the devices under their protective gear.
The new system we created usesnon-contact thermal circuitry to track the flow of sweat directly from the skin surface, thus completely eliminating the need for a microchannel structure. At the same time, it is compatible with more sophisticated microfluidic systems for sampling and analyzing sweat biomarkers. The device continuously transmits information to the smartphone and also provides information on body temperature.
John A. Rogers, one of the researchers
The new device, scientists believe, will help the timely diagnosis of numerous disorders and diseases associated with excessive or impaired sweating.
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