When attempting to study physiological and psychological areas of the human body researchers may encounter difficulties with developing testing methodologies that are both broad enough to encompass a large focus group yet narrow enough to target the specific research topic. Preliminary research alludes to the benefit of low frequency vibration in regaining muscle function in stroke victims, compression systems for calming autistic patients, and movement monitoring for improving athletic performance. The goal of this project was to create a medical testing apparatus in the form of a smart shirt that easily allows medical professionals to conduct research in areas of developmental disorders, stroke muscle rehabilitation and athletic monitoring.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Booth, Veda
• Lewis, Courtney Jean

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-031318-122401

Advisor

• McNeill, John A.

Year

• 2018

Date created

• 2018-03-13

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Electrical & Computer Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright