Contactless Radar System for Real-Time Monitoring and Intelligent Alerting of Cardiorespiratory Status

Sientists from the Gdańsk University of Technology (PG) in cooperation with scientists from the Medical University of Gdańsk (GUMed) developed an early prototype of a non-contact device that allows breathing and heart rate monitoring. The device has undergone a pilot study stage, which confirmed the feasibility of this type of device and the possibility of use in a medical environment.  

The device has significant potential for use in a hospital environment. Its non-contact nature eliminates the need to put belts and other elements directly on the patient's body, which significantly speeds up the process of monitoring vital signs. This, in turn, allows for an increase in the number of patients who can be admitted per day.

The device will be equiped with AI features will support medicians. The main application of the system concerns patients with heart failure, in whom early detection of deterioration in health condition can significantly improve prognosis. Additionally, simultaneous monitoring of heart rhythm and respiratory path significantly expands the potential applications of the method, for example by detecting irregularities related to the occurrence of sleep apnea or arrhythmia.

Goal: TRL 9 (EU certified medical device).