This project involves designing, building, and programming functional prototypes of a pulse oximeter. The tangible outcome is a compact, handheld device capable of measuring and displaying a user's heart rate and blood oxygen saturation (SpO2). The prototypes will integrate optical sensors, an analog front-end for signal conditioning, and a microcontroller for data processing and display, demonstrating a foundational understanding of biosignal acquisition and basic medical device development.
This initiative is geared towards individuals who thrive on seeing theoretical concepts manifest as working hardware, are motivated by practical application of electronics and programming, and possess a cognitive style that blends meticulous attention to detail with an eagerness to tackle interdisciplinary challenges in health technology.
Your strengths and how they will be useful
Your strengths and how they will be useful
Skills you will develop
Hard Skills (4)
Soft Skills (6)
Unravel to explain how each skill will be learned / performed successfully during the project.
Potential friction points and how to mitigate them
Potential friction points and how to mitigate them
Summary
By completing this, you become a developer capable of transforming biosignal theory into practical, working hardware. Your thinking evolves to encompass the entire pipeline from physical transduction to digital interpretation, expanding your technical range into the burgeoning field of unobtrusive health monitoring. This project opens doors to further work in wearable medical devices, embedded systems for health, and a deeper appreciation for the engineering challenges in diagnostic technology, providing a strong foundation for innovative contributions to medical tech.
Summary
By completing this, you become a developer capable of transforming biosignal theory into practical, working hardware. Your thinking evolves to encompass the entire pipeline from physical transduction to digital interpretation, expanding your technical range into the burgeoning field of unobtrusive health monitoring. This project opens doors to further work in wearable medical devices, embedded systems for health, and a deeper appreciation for the engineering challenges in diagnostic technology, providing a strong foundation for innovative contributions to medical tech.