Printed Dry Electrodes and Wireless System for High-Fidelity EEG, EMG and Temperature Recordings

• Applicant: Professor Dr. Gerardo Hernández-Sosa
• Subject Area: Electronic Semiconductors, Components and Circuits, Integrated Systems, Sensor Technology, Theoretical Electrical Engineering ; Biomedical Systems Technology
• Term: from 2020 to 2024
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 427777577

The objective of this project is to develop and test novel printing methodologies for state of the art sEMG, EEG and temperature recording systems. In particular, we will design the systems for the ease of use by untrained personnel outside a hospital or laboratory environment, thus revolutionizing the use of skin electrophysiology into everyday technology. The system will allow wireless communication to a personal computer (PC) and portable devices, and will be based on an electrode patch that allows a quick and simple placement on the skin. The design of the electrode array will be personalized and will offer mechanical stability, long-term recordings and above all – user comfort. The electrode will be fabricated by low-cost printing methods such as inkjet printing onto flexible substrates utilizing the conductive polymer PEDOT and PEDOT-based composites as active materials.

• DFG Programme: Research Grants
• International Connection: Israel
• International Co-Applicant: Professorin Yael Hanein, Ph.D.