Scientists Create Starfish-Shaped Device to Monitor Heart in Real Time

Written by Andriely Medeiros de Araújo

Published on 08/04/2025 at 15:09

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Scientists Develop Wearable Device in the Shape of a Starfish That Monitors the Heart in Real Time With High Precision, Even in Motion, Using Artificial Intelligence.

A wearable device created by scientists at the University of Missouri in the United States emerges as a promise to revolutionize heart health monitoring. Inspired by the shape of a starfish, the equipment has five arms with highly sensitive sensors capable of monitoring, simultaneously, the electrical and mechanical signals of the organ in real time — even when the user is in motion.

“Similar to a starfish, our device has five arms, each equipped with sensors that simultaneously capture electrical and mechanical cardiac activity,” said engineer Sicheng Chen in a press release.

Unlike traditional wearables, such as smartwatches, which operate with a single structure, this new approach presents multiple points of contact with the skin, ensuring greater stability and precision in data collection.

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Smart Technology and AI Ensure Accuracy Over 90%

The device, still in the early stages of development, is powered by an artificial intelligence system trained with a vast database of cardiac data from healthy patients and those with heart diseases.

This technology allows the device to filter out interferences caused by movements and analyze signals with a high degree of precision.

According to an article published in the journal Science Advances, the AI-based system managed to correctly identify heart conditions in over 90% of the cases analyzed.

The collected information is transmitted in real time to a smartphone app, facilitating access to the data for both patients and doctors.

“This allows us to provide a more complete picture of someone’s heart health,” explained Chen. Co-author of the research Zheng Yan highlighted the benefit of the device’s Bluetooth connectivity, which enables remote monitoring.

“This is also an advantage over traditional clinical cardiac exams, such as Doppler ultrasound, which usually requires patients to remain still for accurate results,” added Chen.

Comfort, Practicality, and Continuous Use Are Differentials

In addition to high accuracy, the device offers additional advantages for everyday use. It can be wirelessly charged while in operation, ensuring continuous monitoring.

Currently, the equipment adheres to the skin through a special gel, but the scientists plan to develop versions with breathable materials, providing more comfort for prolonged use.

“A major challenge with wearable devices is that they can cause skin irritation when worn for long periods,” Yan added.

With the combination of technological innovation, artificial intelligence, and biomimetic design inspired by the starfish, the scientists have taken a promising step toward the future of heart monitoring — more accessible, practical, and precise.

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