Physiological monitoring of the warfighter.

Current WPSM research is focused on developing a set of wearable, minimally-invasive sensors that monitor and collect raw data on five elements of a warfighter’s physical and mental function: core body temperature, hydration, cognition, injury, and life signs (heart, respiratory, and activity rates). Sensors would also collect data on variables that affect physical and mental function, such as ambient temperature, light, and humidity. WPSM’s current set of sensors includes a chest belt that monitors life signs, an ingestible core temperature pill, a fluid intake monitor, a sleep/activity monitor, and a ballistic impact detection device.