Real-time monitoring tool for heart rate and oxygen saturation in young adults

Abstract

Health monitoring is crucial to maintain optimal well-being, especially for young adults. Wearable sensors have become popular for collecting healthcare data, but there are concerns regarding their reliability and safety, particularly with wireless sensors that use radio-frequency (RF) based devices. Researchers have proposed real-time monitoring systems for measuring heart rate beats per minute (BPM) and blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) saturation levels, but more studies are needed to determine the accuracy and user acceptance of these tools among young adults. To address these concerns, this study proposes a real-time monitoring tool that incorporates MAX 30100 sensors to collect heart rate BPM and SpO2 data. The collected data is then connected to a visualization platform, i.e., InfluxDB and Grafana, to provide valuable insights of the body’s physiological state. By testing the feasibility and usability of the tool, we found motivating differences in resting heart rates and changes in heart rate after activity between male and female participants. By developing this real-time monitoring tool and investigating gender-specific differences in heart rate and activity-induced changes, our study contributes to the advancement of health monitoring technologies for young adults, ultimately promoting personalized healthcare and well-being.