Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Flexible multiple-mechanism energy harvesting systems for remote real-time health condition monitoring and smart homes
Agreement Number:
986707
Agreement Value:
$90,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jan 1, 2022 - Apr 30, 2025
Description:
Recent studies have shown that chronically ill older adults can use home monitoring systems specifically designed for their use so they can safely stay at home or in community-based care centers for an extended period of time. This has been achieved thanks to the development of modern communications technology and the wide deployment of various sensors. However, most of these sensors require a source of energy. Having a battery on every device is not only inconvenient and wasteful, but also detrimental to the environment. This project aims to achieve efficient energy harvesting from indoor lighting and the environmental heat via photovoltaic and thermoelectric effects. The power generated will be used to power medical sensors and devices which include wireless communication functions, in order to provide innovative living environments for older adults. Such self-powered sensor systems will operate continuously and sustainably without an external power supply, and enable personalized healthcare and telediagnosis. For example, some key physiological parameters, such as temperature, vital signs, body motion, and molecular biomarkers could be detected noninvasively and reported to caregiver automatically.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
In the short term, anticipated outcomes will be strengthened collaborations across industry, academia, and government to support research excellence. In the medium term, anticipated outcomes will be the development of new and potentially disruptive technologies with collaborators. In the long term, find collaborative solutions to public policy challenges and create stronger innovation systems.
Location:
Quebec, Quebec, CA G1V 0A6
Reference Number:
172-2021-2022-Q4-986707
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
119278950
Recipient Type:
Academia
Additional Information:
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreement has been modified by 120 days.
Amendment Date
Dec 11, 2024
Recipient's Legal Name:
Université Laval
Federal Riding Name:
Louis-Hébert
Federal Riding Number:
24043
Program:
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Program Purpose:
Collaborate on multiparty research and development programs to catalyze transformative, high-risk, high-reward research with the potential for game-changing scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs in priority areas.
NAICS Code:
541710
Amendments: