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MIT develops tiny ingestible sensor for continuous core body temperature monitoring

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Researchers at MIT have developed an ingestible sensor, measuring just six by four millimeters, capable of continuously monitoring core body temperature with high accuracy. This tiny device utilizes a specialized silicon chip and a leakage current-based oscillator to detect temperature variations as small as 0.01°C. Powered by a coin cell battery and employing backscattering for energy efficiency, the sensor transmits temperature data wirelessly to an external antenna, offering potential applications in medical monitoring for infections, fevers, and post-operative care, as well as for athletes and individuals exposed to extreme temperatures. AI

IMPACT This technology could significantly improve patient monitoring and early detection of health issues, potentially impacting healthcare practices.

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MIT develops tiny ingestible sensor for continuous core body temperature monitoring

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  1. MIT Technology Review TIER_1 English(EN) · Anne Trafton ·

    Taking your temperature from the inside

    Oral and forehead thermometers may not accurately capture a person’s core body temperature, and the few ingestible temperature sensors on the market are so big they are hard to swallow and risk obstructing the GI tract. But MIT engineers created one that can send continuous tempe…

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