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Electronic forehead tattoo tracks stress on the job
- A new study introduces a wireless forehead electronic tattoo that measures mental strain without bulky headgear.
- The technology may help track mental workload of workers in stressful jobs like air traffic control and medicine.
- The wireless e-tattoo consists of lightweight sensors analyzing brain and eye movement, offering an objective alternative to current mental workload assessments.
- The device is designed to stretch and conform seamlessly to the skin for comfort and clear signals.
- It can detect changes in brain activity indicating increased cognitive demand and mental fatigue.
- The e-tattoo can predict mental strain and differentiate between levels of mental workload.
- Costing significantly less than traditional EEG equipment, the e-tattoo aims to be accessible and may be developed into a product for at-home use.
- Researchers are working to combine the e-tattoo with ink-based sensors for full head coverage and more comprehensive brain monitoring.
- This technology may enhance understanding of human-machine interaction in workplaces and homes, potentially revolutionizing mental strain monitoring.
- The research appears in Device.
- The study's co-senior authors emphasize the importance of monitoring mental strain for overall well-being.
- The device may fundamentally change how organizations ensure the well-being of their workforce.
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