Implementation of new dry electrodes and comparison with conventional Ag/AgCl electrodes for whole body electrical bioimpedance application

Reusable electrodes, when embedded into devices, can provide new ways of physiological measurements, and improve the usability and comfort of monitoring systems using whole body electrical bioimpedance in the areas of medical, nutrition and sports. However, good electrical and mechanical contacts between electrode and skin are very important, as it defines the quality of the signal, requiring generally the use of consumable. This paper introduces innovative dry electrodes and compares their electrical behavior with those of a traditional Ag/AgCl electrolytic one. Thanks to the campaigns of measurements involving Caucasian healthy volunteers, three designs of experiments are conducted to lead to choose the optimized set: material, supply, using conditions.