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WiFi signals can measure heart rate–no wearables needed

6 days ago
  • #machine-learning
  • #health-tech
  • #WiFi-monitoring
  • Pulse-Fi system uses WiFi signals to measure heart rate with clinical-level accuracy without wearables.
  • Works with ultra-low-cost WiFi devices like ESP32 ($5-$10) and Raspberry Pi (~$30).
  • Effective up to 10 feet away and in various body positions (sitting, standing, lying, walking).
  • Machine learning algorithm filters noise to detect faint heartbeat signals.
  • Dataset created using ESP32 and oximeter for training the neural network.
  • Future research aims to detect breathing rate and conditions like sleep apnea.