# Sweat-Soaking Sensors This High-Tech Sensor Analyzes Patients' Sweat By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-04-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hightech-sensor References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/sweat-sensor-plant-like-pump/42720/) & [tue.nl](https://www.tue.nl/en/university/news-and-press/news/05-04-2016-draagbare-zweetsensor-dankzij-batterijloos-waterpompje-geinspireerd-op-planten/) A group of high-powered researchers, engineers and scientists working out of the [Eindhoven University of Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/het-kompas) over in the Netherlands have managed to design an exceptionally high-tech sensor that is more than capable of taking [patients' sweat and analyzing it](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/molecular-monitoring) in an exceptionally medically useful manner. The truth of the matter is that while sweat may seem gross, it is a substance that can reveal a lot about a person's health. For example, acidity levels in the sweat can provide information about skin conditions, while saline concentration can give doctors key information about cystic fibrosis .This particular high-tech sensor is designed to soak up the sweat, put it through a micro-channel and then excrete it out. Ultimately, this high-tech sensor would have a whole range of applications in the medical field and beyond. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sweat-analysis:** New sensor technology designed to analyze sweat for medical purposes presents opportunities for innovation in diagnostics and healthcare. - **Micro-channel Technology:** The use of micro-channel technology in this high-tech sensor could disrupt the fields of materials science and chemical engineering for diverse future applications. - **Non-invasive Health Monitoring:** The non-invasive nature of this high-tech sensor presents disruption opportunities in industries ranging from sports to military and beyond, as healthcare providers seek to gather better health data without invasive procedures. ### Where This Applies - **Healthcare:** This technology presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in diagnostics and healthcare, allowing for more accurate and non-invasive data gathering. - **Materials Science:** The micro-channel technology used in this sensor could be applied to a range of materials science fields, creating new opportunities for innovation in manufacturing and other industries. - **Sports:** The non-invasive nature of this technology presents potential disruptive innovation opportunities in sports, where athletes can use sweat analysis to monitor their health and improve performance. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Athletic Sweat-Tracking Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrosense-ai-sweat-sensor.md) - [Wearable Sweat-Analyzing Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweanty.md) - [Wearable Hydration Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connected-hydration.md) - [Sweat-Wicking Wearable Biosensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydration-biosensor.md) - [Sweat-Analyzing Hydration Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nix-hydration-biosensor.md) - [Wearable Skin Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hapsense.md) - [Hydration-Enhancing Training Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweat-zones.md) - [Stretchable Sweat-Activated Yarn Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yarn-battery.md) - [Nicotine-Detecting Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skinworn-sensor.md)