»Since 2010, Michael Beigl is Professor at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT, former University of Karlsruhe) and holds the chair position for Pervasive Computing Systems. He is also head of the TECO research group since 2010 and spokesperson and co-founder of the Smart Data Innovation Lab (SDIL), co-director of the Smart Data Solution Center Baden-Wuerttemberg (SDSC-BW) , Co-Speaker of the KIT HealthTech Center and vice dean for research of the Department of Informatics.«
Building and Applying Wearables From Open Platforms to Embedded Health

Wearables - intelligent devices worn on the body - open up new perspectives for human-computer interaction (HCI) and health monitoring. This talk will introduce different wearable systems, in particular OpenEarable. In the first part, I will present the technical basics of our OpenEarable wearable prototype, an advanced, highly integrated, Airpod-like ear-worn device with 8 integrated sensors capable of measuring dozens of body phenomena, following a modular and open-source concept and equipped with hich power edge intelligence in a wearable format - beyond being a headphone with hi-fi audio. I will then show how wearables can be used to manipulate multisensory experiences: from thermal feedback and relaxation promotion to haptic information such as 'vibrating flight'. The third section focuses on novel interaction methods, including the use of the tensor tympani muscle for discrete inputs (EarRumble), tactile feedback with DragTapVibe, directed sound scapes (Ultrahear), and applications for resuscitation support. Finally, I will present health-related applications such as cough detection, teeth grinding, stroke symptom monitoring, dizziness detection, sports activity and exoskeleton use. The research presented provides insights into the potential of wearables for future HCI and health applications.
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