Sleep Apnea Kit

Goal:
Develop a portable, affordable system that continuously monitors blood oxygen, breathing patterns, heart rhythm, and brain activity during sleep to identify apnea episodes.

Impact:
Sleep apnea affects over 25 million adults in the U.S. alone, yet most remain undiagnosed because traditional polysomnography tests cost hundreds of dollars per night and require specialized clinics. This project makes diagnosis accessible at home, allowing early detection that prevents chronic fatigue, heart disease, and cognitive decline. By combining four biosensing modes (SpO₂, ECG, EEG, and sound), this kit offers near-clinical accuracy at a fraction of the cost, empowering both clinicians and everyday users.

General Parts & Functionality:
Integrates oxygen, heart rate, sound, and EEG sensors with a microcontroller that logs overnight data and timestamps all readings for analysis.

Roles Involved:

• Hardware: Assemble biosensors and amplifier circuitry for clean signal capture.
• Firmware: Program synchronized data acquisition and storage routines.
• AI/ML: Train models to detect apnea patterns from signal correlations.
• CAD Design: Develop comfortable, durable headbands and clips.
• Research/Biology: Map biosignals to apnea severity and physiological response.

Benefits:
Provides an early-warning system for respiratory disorders, expands healthcare to rural and low-income populations, and encourages preventive sleep health monitoring.