2024013 | SonoSkin | |
Program Call | Xecs Call 3 | |
Full-length Title | Wearable ultrasound for continuous monitoring and diagnostics | |
Roadmap Challenge | Architecture and Design: Methods and Tools, Components, Modules and Systems Integration, Health and Well-Being, Process Technology, Equipment, Materials and Manufacturing | |
Size | Effort: 97 PY | Costs: € 18.6 M |
Time frame | Start: 2024-09-01 | End: 2027-08-31 (36 months) |
SonoSkin is a project coordinated by Philips and is aimed at developing an affordable and scalable wearable ultrasound technology for continuous monitoring of critical body functions both in hospital and home settings The project involves the development of open-access platform technologies using MEMS ultrasound technology in combination with edge AI to manufacture wearable devices (patches) that can monitor processes deep inside the body. SonoSkin will allow for the realization of a multitude of wearable ultrasound applications from multiple manufacturers and demonstrate these in challenging 2D ultrasound products and 3D ultrasound concepts.
The project will focus on developing two challenging use cases, lung monitoring and musculoskeletal health monitoring, using fused ultrasound and EMG sensor systems that offer decision support for clinicians to set ventilator settings, and a wearable ultrasound garment that tracks skeletal movements. Additionally, the project will develop a reference design for wearable 3D ultrasound products, which will assist the user in the optimal placement of the wearable ultrasound device and extract relevant clinical information. The ultimate goal is to bring ultrasoun technology within reach of first-line caregivers and consumers, opening a new avenue for monitoring and treating various conditions.
Researchers of the Biomechanical Engineering department:
Prof.dr.ir. Massimo Sartori
Prof.dr.ir. Nico Verdonschot
