Modular temperature mapping digital system for diabetic foot monitoring - PN-IV-P7-7.1-PED-2024-106

Coordinated by: Florin Drăghici

Other department members involved in this project: Cornel Andronache, Nicoleta Brănişteanu, Gheorghe Brezeanu, Florin Mitu, Gheorghe Pristavu

Description:

The scope of the project is to design, manufacture, and validate the performance of a modular digital temperature-mapping system (DiaMOND) capable of detecting thermal gradients. DiaMOND is intended to simultaneously scan both plantar surfaces of a diabetic patient. This examination method significantly improves the accurate identification of local inflammation, enabling early detection and warning prior to ulcer development.

The demonstration model is based on a standalone hardware architecture, integrated into a mechanical fixture and accompanied by a software interface that provides data-acquisition history, tracking, and logging capabilities. The result will be a portable, battery-powered monitoring system tailored to the patient’s daily routine, while also addressing key requirements such as precision, ease of use, robustness, and cost- and energy-efficiency.

The original contributions of the project will be patented, published in ISI-indexed journals, and presented at scientific conferences. The experience and scientific expertise of the consortium partners—representing both academia and professional medical practice—provide strong guarantees for the successful achievement of the project objectives.