A Sweating Thermal Mannequin to Study the Effects of Heat on the Body

In an innovative research project, a team at Arizona State University has developed a sweating thermal mannequin to study the effects of heat on the body. The mannequin, named "Andy," is covered in a network of sensors that measure body temperature. It also has an internal cooling system and pores that allow it to breathe and sweat.

The goal of using Andy is to study the effects of heat on a variety of factors, such as clothing, behavior, and health. For example, it can be used to determine how the type of clothing a person wears affects their ability to cool down in hot weather. It can also be used to determine how the level of physical activity affects body temperature.

The researchers believe that Andy can be a valuable tool in helping people stay safe in hot weather. It can be used to develop heat-appropriate clothing and behaviors, and to identify people who are at risk of heatstroke.

 

 

 

 

"Andy is the first thermal mannequin in the world that we can routinely take outside to measure how much heat it receives from the environment," said Conrad Ricatti, a professor of mechanical engineering and the team's lead developer. He added that the technology is "a very realistic way to measure human response to extreme weather conditions."

The researchers hope to use Andy to better understand the effects of heat and to develop ways to help people adapt to climate change.

Potential Benefits of Andy the Robot

Andy the Robot has a number of potential benefits, including:

• Studying the effects of heat on a variety of factors, such as clothing, behavior, and health.
• Developing heat-appropriate clothing and behaviors.
• Identifying people who are at risk of heatstroke.
• Helping people stay safe in hot weather.

The researchers believe that Andy can be a valuable tool in helping people stay safe in hot weather and in developing ways to help people adapt to climate change.