Potential of Novel Wearable Devices and Closely Related Technologies for Biomedical Applications

Dear Colleagues,

The use of wearable devices in biomedical applications has witnessed rapid advancements in recent years as they have revolutionized this field by enabling continuous and non-invasive monitoring of biological signals in real-time, such as heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature and electrocardiogram (ECG) signals. Thus, they provide valuable data for monitoring health of patients by doctors, diagnosing diseases and supporting patient self-management, thereby improving the healthcare delivery system, expanding the boundaries of digital hospital and enhancing patient outcomes.

Wearable biosensors, one of the key areas of research in this field, utilize miniaturized sensors and wireless technologies to collect and transmit physiological data. These biosensors can be integrated into various forms, including patches, wristbands or clothing, making them highly suitable for everyday use. Smart textiles, another emerging technology, embeds sensors directly into garments, allowing for continuous monitoring without the need for additional accessories.

Flexible electronics, a rapidly growing area, focuses on developing wearable devices that conform to the shape and movements of the human body. These devices integrate sensors, microchips and power sources onto flexible substrates, enabling comfortable and unobtrusive monitoring. Bio-integrated devices further builds on this concept by seamlessly integrating electronics with biological tissues, enabling long-term monitoring and therapeutic interventions.

Non-invasive and continuous health data management along with other intelligent health services catering to consumers will enhance public health awareness and allow people to better manage their health. 5G, mHealth, self-service machine, digital therapy and other technologies or services will endow wearable devices with greater data management and outcome improvement capabilities.

This Special Issue aims to bring together researchers and practitioners to share the latest findings and advancements in the field of wearable devices and closely related novel technologies/services for biomedical applications, encompassing topics such as design and fabrication methodologies, signal processing algorithms, data analysis techniques and clinical validation, all of which have potential implications for personalized medicine, remote patient monitoring and all-round improvement in healthcare systems.

Sincerely,

Dr. Jianbo Lei
Dr. Rui Zhang
Guest Editors

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• wearable devices
• biomedical applications
• biosensors
• smart textiles
• flexible electronics
• bio-integrated devices
• 5G
• health monitoring
• disease diagnosis
• patient self-service
• digital hospital
• patient outcomes
• design and fabrication