Textile-based wearable sensors for assisting sports performance

Shirley Coyle*, Deirdre Morris, King Tong Lau, Dermot Diamond, Niall Moyna

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Abstract

There is a need for wearable sensors to assess physiological signals and body kinematics during exercise. Such sensors need to be straightforward to use, and ideally the complete system integrated fully within a garment. This would allow wearers to monitor their progress as they undergo an exercise training programme without the need to attach external devices. This takes physiological monitoring into a more natural setting. By developing textile sensors the intelligence is integrated into a sports garment in an innocuous manner. A number of textile based sensors are presented here that have been integrated into garments for various sports applications.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2009 6th International Workshop on Wearable and Implantable Body Sensor Networks, BSN 2009
Pages307-311
Number of pages5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2009
Externally publishedYes
Event2009 6th International Workshop on Wearable and Implantable Body Sensor Networks, BSN 2009 - Berkeley, CA, United States
Duration: 3 Jun 20095 Jun 2009

Publication series

NameProceedings - 2009 6th International Workshop on Wearable and Implantable Body Sensor Networks, BSN 2009

Conference

Conference2009 6th International Workshop on Wearable and Implantable Body Sensor Networks, BSN 2009
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBerkeley, CA
Period3/06/095/06/09

Keywords

  • Physiological monitoring
  • Sweat analysis
  • Textile sensors
  • Wearable technology

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