A Custom Computer-Controlled Fluid Mixing and Dispensing System for Sweat Sensor Testing Applications

Authors

Andrew Brueck, Central Michigan University
Kyle Bates, Central Michigan University
Trent Wood
William House
Zachary Martinez
Shannon Peters
Blain Root
Kumar Yelamarthi
Tolga Kaya, Sacred Heart UniversityFollow

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

5-2018

Abstract

We propose a completely automatized, computer-controlled fluid mixing and dispensing system that is suitable for testing sweat sensing devices. The design is based on Raspberry Pi that controls almost a dozen electronic relays and switches. Easy to use graphical user interface allows end users conduct the tests without any technical problems. A dragon skin based arm mold was also prototyped with pores to simulate a close to real-life arm prototype that sweats. Relay controlled mixing tanks allow different concentration of fluid solutions at various rates of fluid dispensing through pores. With the recent advances in sweat sensors, this platform offers a unique way of testing developed sensing devices before human tests both in development and before testing phases.

Comments

2018 IEEE International Conference on Electro/Information Technology held in Rochester, Michigan May 3-5.

DOI

10.1109/EIT.2018.8500209

Recommended Citation

Brueck, A., Bates, K., Wood, T., House, W., Martinez, Z., Peters, S., ... Kaya, T. (2018). A custom computer-controlled fluid mixing and dispensing system for sweat sensor testing applications. Proceedings from 2018 IEEE International Conference on Electro/Information Technology (EIT). Michigan: Rochester. May 3-5. Doi: 10.1109/EIT.2018.8500209