IIT Jodhpur Develops Wearable Semiconductor Patches for Early Disease Detection

IIT Jodhpur is developing semiconductor sensors as wearable patches for early disease detection and health monitoring in collaboration with AIIMS Jodhpur. The project, led by Dr. Akshay Moudgil, focuses on creating soft, flexible devices that monitor vital health signals in real-time. Key components include organic electrochemical transistors (OECTs) for interfacing with biological signals. The technology aims to provide continuous monitoring, potentially aiding in defense and other challenging environments.

Published Mar 23, 2026

IIT Jodhpur is developing wearable semiconductor sensors for early disease detection and real-time health monitoring in collaboration with AIIMS Jodhpur. Led by Dr. Akshay Moudgil, the initiative focuses on flexible devices that monitor physiological signals like heart rate and body temperature.

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The use of organic electrochemical transistors (OECTs) allows for non-invasive monitoring of both electrical and biochemical signals. The research includes biochemical sensors for identifying biomarkers in biofluids, which could benefit dental clinics and rural health services. Prototypes have shown promising results in lab trials, with applications also extending to the defense sector for real-time monitoring of personnel in harsh conditions.