Seminar: Electrode optimization for smart eyeglasses
Course description
To monitor eating, we attach dry electrodes on eyeglasses to measure EMG signals from Temporalis muscles. Due to head shape variation, dry electrodes usually face bad skin contact issue, which impairs EMG signal quality. The project aims at solving this problem by designing a mechanical model of dry electrodes with emphasis on selecting materials of suitable properties. This outcome of the project will be an eyeglasses prototype that can automatically fit electrodes to the wearer’s head.
Learning objectives
- Proposing solutions to solve practical challenges in smart wearables.
- Modelling mechanical structures, mechanic-electronic interfacing.
Course data
| ECTS | 5 |
| Project type | Seminar |
| Presence time | lecture time: 2 SWS, exercises: 3 SWS |
| Useful knowledge | Mechanical design, CAD |
| Starting date | Winter semester 2018-2019 |
Literature
Up-to-date literature recommendations are provided during the lectures.
Examination
Final presentation and final report.
Contact
Rui Zhang
- Job title: Researcher
- Address:
Henkestr. 91, Geb. 7
91052 Erlangen - Phone number: +49 9131 85-23604
- Email: rui.rui.zhang@fau.de