Fibion G2: Versatile Wearing Options for Better Data Collection

One of the challenges researchers face when using wearable devices is ensuring both participant comfort and data accuracy over long periods. The Fibion G2 addresses this challenge with flexible wearing options, allowing researchers to choose between wearing the device on the wrist, thigh, or hip, depending on the study’s specific needs.

Versatile Wearing Options

• Wrist-Worn Option:
  • Ideal for monitoring physical activity, the wrist-worn option allows for unobtrusive, continuous data collection across a variety of movements, from light walking to more intense physical activity.
• Thigh-Worn Option:
  • This option is best suited for studies on sedentary behavior and postural transitions, as it offers high precision in tracking sitting, standing, and walking behaviors. The thigh placement ensures that even subtle movements are accurately captured.
• Hip-Worn Option:
  • For studies focusing on energy expenditure or movement intensity, the hip-worn option provides a natural location for tracking general activity levels, walking speed, and other physical behaviors.

Key Features of the G2

Human-Centered Design

• Lightweight and Comfortable:
  • Weighing only 10 grams, the G2 is unobtrusive regardless of wear location. This promotes comfort for participants and ensures that the device can be worn for extended periods without causing discomfort.
• Biocompatible Materials:
  • The materials used in the G2 minimize skin irritation, which is important for studies requiring continuous wear over days or weeks.
• Compact Design:
  • With its small form factor (23.5 x 43 x 5 mm), the G2 is discreet and easy to wear without drawing attention, making it more likely that participants will comply with study protocols.

Improved Participant Engagement

• Minimal Disruption:
  • The versatility of wear options, combined with the device’s compact and comfortable design, ensures that participants can continue their daily routines without interference, improving their engagement and adherence to study requirements.
• Increased Compliance:
  • The discreet and comfortable nature of the device encourages participants to wear it consistently, resulting in more reliable data collection throughout the study.

Adaptable for Various Study Types

• Physical Activity Studies:
  • The wrist and hip placements allow for accurate tracking of physical activity intensity and movement patterns, which are essential for assessing overall health or energy expenditure.
• Posture and Balance Research:
  • The thigh-worn option is especially effective for analyzing postural transitions and sedentary behavior, providing precise data for research on balance and mobility.
• Sleep and Rest Studies:
  • The flexibility in wear locations makes the G2 adaptable for monitoring sleep patterns or postural shifts, ensuring that researchers can track behaviors accurately across different contexts.

The Fibion G2 offers flexible wear locations that suit a wide variety of research applications, from physical activity and sedentary behavior studies to postural analysis. Its design prioritizes participant comfort and ensures accurate, reliable data, making it a valuable tool for long-term research studies.

Call to Action

If you’re interested in the Fibion G2 or have questions about integrating wearables into your research, please book a call with Dr. Miriam Cabrita, or request a quote.