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ArticleBiosensors & bioelectronics2026

Wearable smart textile band for continuous equine health monitoring.

Taewoong Park, Seokkyoon Hong, Laura Murray, Junsang Lee, Ankit Shah, Juan C Mesa, Hyowon Lee, Laurent Couetil, Chi Hwan Lee

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Article in Biosensors & bioelectronics, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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9 authors.

Taewoong ParkWeldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, USA.
Seokkyoon HongWeldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, USA.
Laura MurrayDepartment of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, USA.
Junsang LeeWeldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, USA.
Ankit ShahWeldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, USA; Center for Implantable Devices, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, USA.
Juan C MesaWeldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, USA; Center for Implantable Devices, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, USA.
Hyowon LeeWeldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, USA; Center for Implantable Devices, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, USA.
Laurent CouetilDepartment of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, USA. Electronic address: couetill@purdue.edu.
Chi Hwan LeeWeldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, USA; Center for Implantable Devices, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, USA; Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, USA; School of Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, USA; School of Materials Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, USA; Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, USA. Electronic address: lee2270@purdue.edu.

Funding

Towards Physical-Interface Pressure Monitoring Outside the Laboratory with Lower-Limb Electronic Clothing and Robust OptimizationR21EB034879 · NIBIB · UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME · PI Edgar Alberto Bolívar-Nieto · 2024 to 2026
$621k
NIBIB NIH HHS R21 EB034879
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Continuous physiological monitoring is well-established in human healthcare for early disease detection and management. However, translation of these technologies to large animals such as equines remains underdeveloped due to anatomical constraints, dense hair coat coverage, and requirements for unimpeded mobility. Equines, particularly racehorses, are prone to asthma and cardiovascular abnormalities, with nearly 80 % affected by mild to moderate asthma, impacting performance and long-term health. Despite the need for continuous monitoring, existing solutions require shaving hairs, often lack wireless functionality, and are impractical for long-term use, making real-world implementation challenging. Here, we introduce a non-invasive, wireless, and adjustable smart textile band specifically designed for equines, capable of continuous monitoring of respiratory activity, cardiac function, and movement without hair removal or behavioral restriction. This work fills a critical gap in equine health monitoring by translating established sensing modalities into a practical, long-term, and field-deployable platform. The device integrates multiple sensors within a flexible, size-adjustable textile structure, ensuring compatibility across equine body types. In vivo validations confirmed its accuracy and reliability across healthy and asthmatic equines, demonstrating versatile physiological monitoring. This innovation offers a scalable solution for veterinarians, trainers, and researchers, enabling real-time monitoring in clinical and field settings.

Indexed as

AsthmaBiosensing TechniquesMonitoring, AmbulatoryTextilesWearable Electronic DevicesAnimalsEquipment DesignHorsesMonitoring, PhysiologicWireless TechnologyAsthma early diagnosisContinuous physiological monitoringEquine health monitoringSmart textile bandWearable sensors

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PMID41076872
PMCPMC12571106

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