UC Santa Cruz Engineers Develop WiFi-Based Heart Rate Monitoring Without Wearables
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Summary
Engineers at UC Santa Cruz have developed a method to measure heart rate using standard WiFi signals without any wearable devices. The research demonstrates that even low-cost WiFi equipment can accurately monitor heart rates by analyzing signal variations caused by subtle body movements from heartbeats. This proof-of-concept technology could enable continuous health monitoring in home environments without requiring specialized medical equipment.
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· 4 pulledHeart rate is one of the most basic and important indicators of health, providing a snapshot into a person's physical activity, stress and anxiety, hydration level, and more.
But new research from engineers at the University of California, Santa Cruz, shows how the signal from a household WiFi device can be used for this crucial health monitoring with state-of-the-art accuracy—without the need for a wearable.
Their proof of concept work demo
Engineers prove their technique is effective even with the lowest-cost WiFi devices
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