“Unobtrusive Monitoring” in healthcare pertains to the assessment of vital signs (such as respiration rate, heart rate, sleep apnea, and additional parameters) without physically contacting or disrupting the individual’s daily activities. This method increases comfort, lowers stress levels, and allows for ongoing monitoring and observation in natural environments. It is an expanding domain that integrates healthcare with IoT and AI, aiming to facilitate proactive, patient-focused care management.

Advantages:

• Non-invasive (contactless): No need for wires, electrodes, or wearable devices.  
• Smooth integration, ongoing monitoring / surveillance, and perfect for diverse care environments.
• User Compliance: Increased adherence thanks to enhanced comfort.  

Challenges:

• Accuracy: Motion artifacts can diminish precision. 
• Regulatory challenges: Approval from the FDA/CE is required for medical-grade applications.

Luxisens is leading the way in developing ‘Unobtrusive Monitoring’ solutions with its patented technology, aiming to address unmet needs and solve current challenges.