Autor(es): Vilarinho, Bruna Abreu ; Vieira, Andre ; Nunes-Pereira, João ; Parente, João ; Pires, Ivan Miguel Serrano ; Velez, Fernando J.
Data: 2025
Identificador Persistente: http://hdl.handle.net/10400.6/18929
Origem: uBibliorum
Assunto(s): Wearable sensors; Smart textiles; Physiological monitoring; Industrial environments; Stress detection; Respiratory monitoring
The occupational health and safety of workers in industrial plants are increasingly compromised through exposure to thermal, physical, and psychological stressors. Wearable sensors embedded in garments have been introduced as a promising technology for real-time, continuous health monitoring without compromising workers' mobility or comfort. This paper reviews recent literature on wearable sensor technologies embedded in textiles, with a focus on their applicability in industrial settings. The paper identifies the key physiological parameters commonly monitored (e.g., heart rate, skin temperature, respiratory rate, and skin conductance), the materials and sensor types used, as well as the methods of integration into garments. Based on the findings, a conceptual model for a smart textile monitoring system tailored to industrial workers is proposed. The aim is to support the development of ergonomic, accessible, unobtrusive, and effective solutions that promote occupational health and prevent work-related illnesses.
