28–29 Jan 2025
Instituto Superior Técnico - Campus Alameda
Europe/Lisbon timezone

Wearable Sensors to Evaluate Stress and Enhanced Assisted Rescue Response

28 Jan 2025, 17:12
12m
Anfiteatro PA1 (Instituto Superior Técnico - Campus Alameda)

Anfiteatro PA1

Instituto Superior Técnico - Campus Alameda

Av. Rovisco Pais 1, 1049-001 Lisboa

Speaker

João Oliveira

Description

This project focuses on the development of wearable sensors for real-time stress monitoring in firefighters, adapting to the unique challenges they face in high-risk environments. The project is centralized on chest-worn devices due to their superior accuracy in recording physiological signals such as ECG and respiratory rate, essential for assessing stress levels. Research investigates optimal designs, materials and sensor placements to ensure durability, comfort and suitability with firefighting gear. Data processing methods are developed and refined to enable accurate real-time insight into firefighters’ vital signs. The preliminary results focus on the effectiveness of the prototypes and guide improvements for robust solutions. The findings aim to support operational safety and health management in firefighting teams.

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