York University|Université York

Purpose

This project aims to develop a new type of flexible, lightweight sensor network that can monitor people’s health in space and in remote areas. By using laser-induced graphene (LIG) as a sensing layer within sensor patches, the resulting network can track moisture, strain, and temperature across the body, generating a comprehensive physiological body map. The developed sensing network will advance health monitoring from local or torso-based monitoring to comprehensive full-body monitoring. Beyond space exploration, the lightweight sensing network can benefit health monitoring in rural communities.