Intelligent Bandage
2007

This is an advanced therapeutic bandage that works on a number of levels: it senses the wearer’s vital signs via small embedded ECG + temperature sensors; it allows the wearer to record this information (ideally) for biofeedback purposes and recovery tracking; it incorporates a non-verbal design feature (thermochromic ink print) that lets the wearer know if an infection has broken out; and it utilises conductive textiles and threads to minimise hard components and increase user comfort.

Links: Leah Heiss residency BLOG - Subtle Technologies

Project being developed as part of the AIR residency with Nanotechnology Victoria, supported by ANAT - Australian Network for Art and Technology and Arts Victoria.


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Image: Inset detail of colour change which denotes raise
in local temperature > infection