A new wearable technology could change how unborn babies are monitored at home. Ph.D. researcher Yijing Zhang (Department of Electrical Engineering) has developed a comfortable, portable garment that allows pregnant women to measure their baby’s heartbeat without the need for sticky, uncomfortable gel-based electrode sensors or direct skin contact. The integrated dry electrodes work through clothing, making the process simple and suitable for everyday use.
This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
