Real-Time ECG Analysis with the ArdMob-ECG: A Comparative Assessment

This chapter presents a validation study of the ArdMob-ECG. The ArdMob-ECG is a low-cost mobile ECG device designed for real-time biofeedback and health monitoring. In this study, we present the implementation and evaluation of the device for the detection of R-peaks with the help of the R-detect function, which provides almost instantaneous feedback to users and interfaces. Real-time feedback and its potential applications for monitoring cardiovascular health and performance as well as biofeedback with an easy and cheap access will benefit greatly to industry and enable wider healthcare and well-being. Overall, the performance, time delays, and frequency domain analyses of the ArdMob-ECG are strikingly similar to state-of-the-art machines, which make the ArdMob-ECG a practical and qualitative tool for scientific uses.