SmartMat
An intelligent sensing system for real-time pressure monitoring and early pressure ulcer risk detection.
Addressing pressure ulcers in modern healthcare
Pressure ulcers are a major challenge in healthcare and can develop when prolonged pressure reduces blood flow to the skin. Early detection is critical, but continuous monitoring is difficult in busy care environments. SmartMat helps identify risk areas before damage occurs.
Pressure sensing
Maps pressure distribution across the mattress surface in real time.
Live visualization
Transforms measurements into intuitive heatmaps and interface-based monitoring.
Risk-focused analysis
Supports earlier intervention through continuous data collection and analysis.
Temperature and humidity monitoring
Tracks additional environmental factors linked to tissue damage risk.
Prototype
The current SmartMat prototype combines flexible sensing hardware, embedded electronics, and a live monitoring interface. The system is being developed and tested as a practical platform for continuous patient monitoring.
Why SmartMat matters
Pressure ulcers represent a major and growing challenge in healthcare. In Norway, 7–15 percent of hospital patients are affected, while nursing home prevalence reaches 27 percent and some orthopedic and intensive care wards report rates as high as 54 percent.
At the same time, prevention remains largely manual, time-based, and resource-intensive. With an aging population and a projected nurse deficit of 28,000 by 2030, healthcare needs more efficient and data-driven ways to identify risk early and support better patient care.
Development status
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | Initial SmartMat prototype development started |
| Nov 2025 | SM Solutions founded |
| Jan 2026 | First integrated prototype system prepared for testing |
| April 2026 | Wheelchair prototype currently under development |
| March 2026 | Bachelor thesis conducted in collaboration with nursing students completed |
| August 2026 | Development of a full-scale hospital bed prototype planned to begin |
Interested in collaboration or pilot testing?
We are continuing to develop SmartMat as a practical sensing solution for healthcare. Contact us to learn more or explore opportunities for collaboration.