Under contract to the U.S. Department of Defense, TIAX is developing a wearable medical data collection and processing system that measures the stress levels of soldiers. Data collected from this system will be used to determine in real-time if a given soldier is in a cognitive state that could compromise his or her safety in battle and overall ability to make optimal decisions.
The system, called SENSORS (System for Evaluating Neurological Stress with Objective & Remote Sensors), will measure physiological parameters such as sleepiness, brain activity, perspiration, and blood pressure, then broadcast these measurements to a remote location for real-time processing and evaluation.
The data will allow the Army to better understand how stress, workload, and cognitive state affect a soldier’s performance and decision-making skills.
The system is also applicable to high-stress sectors outside the military including emergency medical services, public safety, commercial aviation, and long-haul trucking where it can help people detect their sleep deprivation and stress levels in order to make the most informed decisions in the workplace.