Publication Date

Fall 2023

Document Type

Final Report

Embargo Date

12-8-2023

Problem Statement

Millions of Americans suffer from sleep apnea, a chronic condition that can impact the quality of sleep and livelihood of those impacted by it. The sleep tests that are performed to see if a patient has sleep apnea are very invasive to those that undergo them, but the WUSTL Smart Shirt removes the need for such tests. This biometric shirt contains electrodes that measure blood pressure, heart rates, and EKG diagnostics that create reports to determine if the patient has sleep apnea, removing the need for the invasive sleep tests for a diagnosis. We were tasked with making the electronics and battery housing in the WUSTL Smart Shirt have a smaller profile and be more comfortable for the wearer of the shirt. Additionally, we were tasked with replacing the electronic connections on the shirt to make the connection between the shirt and the electronics more reliable.

Author's School

McKelvey School of Engineering

Author's Department

Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science

Class Name

Mechanical Engineering Design Project (MEMS 411)

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