The PERSIMMON project employs a structured methodology divided into three core building blocks:
Life Cycle Analysis (LCA), Societal Uptake, and Compliance
This aspect integrates sustainability into the design process, focusing on user acceptance, circular economy practices, and socio-technical feedback from stakeholders through workshops and interviews. It ensures that smart patches are designed with environmental impact and user needs in mind.
Technological Development
The project advances in material science, using liquid metals, biodegradable hydrogels, and biopolymers to create eco-friendly smart patches. Innovations include liquid gallium circuits, biopolymer substrates, and sustainable manufacturing with design-for-recycling principles. Edge-AI electronics will enable ultra-low-power biometric data collection, and Fat-IBC technology will enhance wireless communication through the human body.
bodyNET System Testing and Demonstration
PERSIMMON will test the technology in real-world applications like sports and home care, focusing on adaptability and sustainability. System tests will align with circular economy goals, while demonstrations will showcase personalized bodyNETs for cardiac and health monitoring, utilizing AI for real-time analysis
