Grant: Applied Research Tools and Instruments Grants

The Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning in Toronto is seeking support from the NSERC Applied Research Tools and Instruments (ARTI) grant to enhance its physiological signal acquisition capabilities for wearable technologies. The grant will fund the acquisition of cutting-edge equipment, including PowerLab C, Quad Bio Amp, and Stimulus Isolator, crucial for precise and accurate physiological data capture. The equipment's advanced features, surpassing medical-grade standards, support collaborative research in electromyography (EMG), electrocardiography (ECG), and other physiological signal studies. The requested recording device, with a stimulator isolator, facilitates four-channel EMG data with multi-muscle capability. It serves as a gold standard for EMG signal, enabling the development of textiles for neurorehabilitation interventions. The equipment's capabilities include high-quality data capture for ongoing and future research projects, examination of physiological responses through bio amplifier signals, assessment of signal quality gaps, and establishing a reliable baseline for training students in physiological signals. This comprehensive toolset will contribute to advancing research, refining designs, and providing students with a robust foundation in biosciences experimentation.