Flexible Hybrid Electronics Enabling Wearable Human Sensing Regina M. Shia AFRL/RXEB Regina.Shia@us.af.mil
Many commercial off the shelf monitoring devices exist for human physiological and cognitive sensing. As we embark on more dynamic and extreme environments, long duration, comfortable, light weight sensors are required to sustain motion artifact and quality signal detection. Flexible hybrid electronics enable wearable technology that meets the ambulatory demands of today’s austere missions. The current briefing will highlight examples where flexible hybrid electronics revolutionize human sensing in aerospace, space, and aeromedical applications. First, we will discuss an unobtrusive, continuous, wireless patient monitoring device for use in critical care transport*. Next, we will highlight a closed-loop sensing and augmentation application of a fatigue detection solution for aerospace applications**. Finally, we will discuss a flexible electronic platform optimized for in--space manufacturing and stress sensing***. *Dr. Azar Alizadeh, GE Research, “Wireless Vital Sign Monitoring Devices for Ambulatory Aeromedical Care.” **Dr. Walid Soussou, Quantum Applied Science & Research, Inc., “ecG eOg Electric Stimulator “ ***Dr. Jessica Koehne, NASA-Ames Research Center, “ASTROSENSE.”
