Wearable Ultrasound devices for continuous health monitoring: Current and future Prospects

Abstract

Advancements in wearable electronics and portable sensors have enabled long-term and real-time health monitoring. Among these advancements, wearable ultrasound devices have garnered attention due to their portability, ease of use, and ability to penetrate deep tissues in the human body. The images generated by these devices can be harnessed for computer vision tasks, providing valuable insights into an individual’s health status even during physical activity. This paper explores the design of such wearable ultrasound imagers, surveys their current applications, and offers insights into future prospects, including visual image processing and real-time analysis. The study also addresses the challenges of using wearable ultrasound for long-term health monitoring, emphasizing the need for ongoing innovation and research.