Using Pressure Sensors in Ubiquitous Sensing
Department
Computer Science
Major
Computer Science
Research Advisor
Das, Sajal K.
De, Debraj
Second Advisor's Department
Computer Science
Funding Source
Smart Living Project
Abstract
Pressure sensors are a valuable tool in ubiquitous sensing able to detect everything from movement to mood to vital signs. Since fall of last year I have been researching several types of pressure sensors and various methods of integrating them into the every day. To begin with I attempted to use Velostat to create a mat that would sense the direction of someone walking over it. Most recently I have been working on using an RFDuino to send real time pressure data via Low Energy Bluetooth to a phone. So that pressure sensor data can be collected and analyzed in different locations without a wire connection between sensor and computer. I am also currently helping with the smart chair pressure sensors research and study for breathing rate detection which will benefit from the ability to send the data collected wirelessly.
Biography
Ashley is originally from Verona, Mo. She’s interested in problems that involve integrating sensors and computing into the everyday environment whether that be homes, offices, or outdoors. She plans to work in the field of robotics when she graduates, preferably starting her own company. When not working on research or homework she fences with her husband Zach Kreuer.
Research Category
Engineering
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Document Type
Poster
Location
Upper Atrium/Hall
Presentation Date
15 Apr 2015, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Using Pressure Sensors in Ubiquitous Sensing
Upper Atrium/Hall
Pressure sensors are a valuable tool in ubiquitous sensing able to detect everything from movement to mood to vital signs. Since fall of last year I have been researching several types of pressure sensors and various methods of integrating them into the every day. To begin with I attempted to use Velostat to create a mat that would sense the direction of someone walking over it. Most recently I have been working on using an RFDuino to send real time pressure data via Low Energy Bluetooth to a phone. So that pressure sensor data can be collected and analyzed in different locations without a wire connection between sensor and computer. I am also currently helping with the smart chair pressure sensors research and study for breathing rate detection which will benefit from the ability to send the data collected wirelessly.
