Textile-Based Solutions for Electrical Stimulation and Electrophysiological Monitoring Systems

Electrical stimulation has long been acknowledged as a valuable technique in several domains, spanning from medical applications to neuroscientific research. The stimulator-to-skin interfaces that deliver electrical stimulation have remained relatively unchanged over the past three decades. However, recent advancements in textile-based technologies have sparked interest in investigating alternative methods for improving electrical stimulation's effectiveness and user experience. This paper presents: (i) challenges of delivering electrical stimulation using conventional and established stimulation techniques, (ii) what kind of solutions are needed to address these challenges, and (iii) initial proof of principle concepts that we believe will address the above-discussed challenges.