SensorKörper

SensorKörper is a term used to describe systems that integrate sensors into or onto the human body to monitor physiological signals and environmental conditions. The concept spans wearables, skin-conformable electronics, implantable devices, and ingestible sensors, with data used for health monitoring, performance assessment, or research.

Technologies include biocompatible sensing elements (optical, electrical, chemical), flexible substrates, and wireless communication. Many SensorKörper devices rely on flexible or stretchable electronics that can conform to skin or tissues, with power supplied by batteries, energy harvesting, or wireless charging. Data are collected locally, processed on-device or at the edge, and transmitted to mobile apps or cloud services for analysis and storage.

Applications encompass chronic disease management, postoperative monitoring, metabolic tracking, sleep and activity analysis, and clinical research. In sports, sensor bodies support performance optimization and injury prevention. Implanted sensors may provide continuous information about organ function or tissue status, though implantation requires surgical procedures and strict regulatory oversight.

Challenges include ensuring data privacy and security, device reliability, calibration, and long-term biocompatibility. Regulatory pathways for medical-grade sensor bodies vary by jurisdiction. Ethical considerations cover informed consent, data ownership, and the potential for surveillance or unequal access to technologies.

SensorKörper remains an evolving area at the intersection of biomedical engineering, materials science, and digital health, with ongoing research into more seamless integration, multi-sensor networks, and advanced analytics to translate sensor data into actionable health insights.