The loss of sensation in the feet of patients associated with this disease, caused by nerve damage and poor circulation, is a growing concern.
Researchers from the STAND project—Textile Sensors with Novel and Advanced Materials for Diabetic Foot Care—aim to design and develop a wearable system that continuously monitors key indicators such as pressure, temperature, and humidity. By combining advanced materials, flexible electronics, and data analytics, the "smart sock" will be able to detect early signs of risk, facilitating timely intervention and reducing the likelihood of ulcers and complications.
Machine learning and explainable data models will help translate the continuous sensor readings into meaningful risk signals for both patients and healthcare professionals.
Led by Coventry University’s Manufacturing and Materials Research Centre and Arts and Creative Cultures Research Centre, this three-year project brings together partners from across Europe, including UK-based Printed Electronics Ltd, Istanbul Technical University in Turkey, the
Łukasiewicz-Łódzki Institute of Technology in Poland, and Sensing Tex, the Technological Institute of Aragon (ITA), and the Aragon Health Research Institute, all based in Spain. It is funded by the European Union.
Professor Andrew Cobley, principal investigator of the project, from Coventry University’s Manufacturing and Materials Research Centre, said: “STAND is a truly collaborative effort, bringing together expertise from across Europe in materials science, textiles, electronics, human-centered design, and clinical research.
By combining these strengths, we aim to develop a practical, user-friendly solution that will enable earlier detection of diabetic foot complications and ultimately improve patient outcomes.”
STAND will use low-impact materials and design principles that ensure a smaller environmental footprint and greater recyclability, while seeking to reinforce Europe's leadership in the field of smart textiles and wearable health technologies, opening up new opportunities for the industry and contributing to more efficient and proactive healthcare systems.
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A smart sock with sensors aims to prevent diabetic foot complications
Coventry University is leading a project to create a "smart sock" that will help detect and potentially prevent complications of diabetic foot. Diabetic foot syndrome remains a major global health challenge due to the increasing prevalence of diabetes
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