Wearable sweat sensor for real-time hormone monitoring
Innovative wearable device detecting estrogen and progesterone in sweat to monitor menstrual cycle phases, enabling personalized lifestyle insights. Non-invasive, real-time, and seamlessly integrates with digital platforms for enhanced well-being.
Overview
This breakthrough wearable sweat sensor is designed to monitor estrogen and progesterone levels in real-time, providing valuable insights into menstrual cycle phases. Leveraging advances in microfluidic and electrochemical sensing technologies, this device offers a non-invasive alternative to blood tests, ensuring user comfort and continuous data collection. It seamlessly integrates with digital platforms to deliver real-time feedback, enabling personalized lifestyle adjustments for improved well-being.
Technical specifications
- Non-invasive detection: Utilizes microfluidic and electrochemical technology to measure hormone levels in sweat.
- Real-time monitoring: Wirelessly transmits data to a companion app for continuous, actionable insights.
- User-friendly design: Lightweight and suitable for daily wear, ensuring minimal user intervention.
- App integration: Provides real-time data visualization and personalized insights through machine learning algorithms.
Technology readiness level
This technology is at TRL 2, indicating that it is in the early stages of development. Current efforts are focused on feasibility studies and sensor development, with plans for prototype testing and user trials to validate its efficacy and usability.
About R.V. College of Engineering
RV College of Engineering (RVCE) is an autonomous, self‑financing engineering institution in Bengaluru, affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University and accredited NAAC A+. It connects to industry through an active Industry Institute Interaction Cell, 150+ MoUs, and co‑located, industry‑sponsored labs and Centers of Excellence that enable joint training, prototyping, and upskilling on campus. Proximity to Bengaluru’s technology cluster supports internships, capstone co‑supervision, and consultancy engagements throughout the year. Research here is supported by competitive national programs and industry, including DRDO/NRB, AICTE, and ISRO collaborations. An IP Coordination Cell, together with incubation resources and a student‑run Entrepreneurship Development Cell, assists with patenting, licensing, and venture formation.
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