Wearable Tech Device for the Administration of Light Emitting Diode Therapy
Miller, Julius
A custom-made wearable electronics jacket prototype was assembled that incorporated an
interconnected array of LEDs to administer therapeutic effects for individuals who could not
have access to a traditional clinic to receive the benefits of therapy. The design of the jacket was
based off the first law of photochemistry which states that light has to be absorbed by a chemical
substance in order for a photochemical reaction to occur. Chromophores which are lightabsorbing
proteins enable this process by driving the synthesis of ATP which in turn helps the
body create the necessary proteins that assist in cellular rejuvenation needed to heal the body. A
5x5 LED array was made using a PCB flex board and a 10 V battery. The project was successful
but had some slight setbacks such as connectivity issues and battery weight that need to be
addressed in future iterations of the project.
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