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Development and Verification of Microclimate Control System for Enhanced Driver Comfort and Safety Based on Skin Resistance Measurements

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This study deals with the design and construction of a device that enhances driver comfort and safety by automatically adjusting the microclimate in the vehicle cabin based on real-time skin resistance measurements. Using electrodes attached to driver‘s skin and an Arduino microcontroller, the system monitors and evaluates skin conductivity and adjusts heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) settings accordingly. Experimental verification in laboratory conditions demonstrated device‘s functionality in changing microclimate parameters. Preliminary results suggest a potential correlation between baseline skin resistance values and the magnitude of observed changes in response to ambient conditions. Subjects with lower baseline skin resistance (≤100,000 Ω) showed smaller changes compared to those with higher baseline resistance (≥100,000 Ω). The current results are graphically processed as the course of skin resistance changes depending on the changing parameters of microclimate.

Source: Acta Technologica Agriculturae

DOI: 10.2478/ata-2024-0030

Authors: Rastislav Kollárik, Ivan Vitázek, Jan Janča, Željko Jukić

Institutions: Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Mendel University in Brno, University of Zagreb

Language: English

Topic: Advanced Sensor and Control Systems

Subfield: Control and Systems Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $215