Silent Bed Health Monitoring System
The SilentBedMonitor project aims to develop an innovative health monitoring system that integrates discreet, high-precision weight sensors into bed frames to detect even subtle changes in a patient’s weight distribution. Unlike conventional monitoring systems, SilentBedMonitor operates silently and unobtrusively, continuously gathering data without disturbing the user’s comfort. The collected measurements will be analyzed using advanced classification algorithms trained to recognize patterns that may indicate changes in a patient’s health status. This enables early detection of potential issues such as deteriorating mobility, respiratory distress, or unusual nighttime activity. The project is a collaboration between 5micron and Hochschule Hamm-Lippstadt, combining industrial expertise in sensor technology with academic research in data processing and health monitoring. 5micron is responsible for the development and integration of the sensor hardware, while Hochschule Hamm-Lippstadt focuses on algorithm design, data analysis, and classification model training. The expected outcome is a non-invasive, reliable monitoring solution that supports caregivers and family members in responding quickly and effectively to changes in the health and well-being of their loved ones.
- Funders Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE)
- Funding program Central Innovation Program for SMEs (ZIM)
- Funding amount 0.56 Million Euro
- Duration 2025-2027
Partners
5micron GmbH
Team
- Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jan-Niklas Voigt-Antons, Project Lead
- Michael Stern, Research Scientist
- Ronja Bloedorn, Student Associate
- Nick Westhoff, Student Associate
