'Intelligent T-shirt' could remotely monitor patients' vital signs
The prototype 'intelligent T-shirt' is capable of remotely monitoring patients' vital signs, level of physical activity, and location
Article Summary
More and more we're hearing about clothing made from smart fabrics being used in the field of medicine, to monitor patients wearing such garments. One of the latest examples is the "intelligent T-shirt," designed by scientists at Spain's Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M). It can remotely monitor a person's temperature, heart rate, activity level, position and location.
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