Real-time wearable system for personalized hydration and nutrition optimization
A wearable device that measures sweat composition in real-time to provide personalized hydration and nutritional recommendations, enhancing exercise performance. Developed using flexible electronics and biosensors, it offers tailored solutions based on individual sweat biomarkers.
Overview
This innovative wearable system is designed to optimize hydration and nutritional intake by analyzing sweat composition in real-time. By leveraging advances in flexible electronics and biosensors, the device measures key biomarkers such as sodium, potassium, glucose, and lactate. This data is transmitted wirelessly for immediate analysis, providing personalized hydration and nutritional recommendations. The system aims to improve fluid intake, enhance performance, and aid recovery during exercise by tailoring strategies to individual physiological needs.
Technical specifications
- Flexible electronics and biosensors: Accurately measure biomarkers like sodium, potassium, glucose, and lactate.
- Real-time data transmission: Wireless technology enables immediate analysis and feedback.
- Personalized recommendations: Tailors hydration and nutrition strategies based on individual sweat composition.
- Comfortable design: Flexible and comfortable for wear during various exercise intensities and durations.
Technology readiness level
Currently at TRL 3, the project is in the development phase with plans for pilot testing. The next steps involve recruiting participants to wear the device during controlled exercise sessions to validate its accuracy in real-world conditions.
About Binghamton University
Binghamton University is a large, comprehensive public research university in the State University of New York system. Industry collaborates on campus through an advanced technologies complex with shared labs and prototyping facilities, and a health sciences campus adjacent to regional hospital partners. A downtown incubator and maker spaces connect faculty and startups with suppliers and manufacturing in New York’s Southern Tier, while co-op and internship pathways build talent pipelines for corporate R&D. Research is supported by competitive federal funding from agencies such as NSF, NIH, DOE, and DoD, with additional state and industry sponsorship. A dedicated technology transfer office streamlines IP protection, licensing, and startup formation.
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