Projects

Body‑as‑a‑Network Monitoring and Alert System

Abstract

The purpose this project is to develop a body-as-a-network monitoring and alert system. The project will determine if measuring changes in biosignals and emotions can be used to create an alert system to help Service Members with situational awareness and emergency decision making in the field. The study will create combat simulations using the CAREN virtual reality system that will require the user to make quick decisions while measuring biosignals to determine which wearable sensors would be feasible as an alert system and communication device to improve situational awareness. Warnings, triggered by changes in biosignals, can be sent to other team members via text, auditory cues, tactile or blinking lights prompting them to heighten their focus.