Advancing Health Monitoring Technology: IntelliProve’s Partnership with TU Delft

In the field of biomedical signal processing, collaboration between academic and industrial entities is pivotal to addressing real-world health challenges with cutting-edge solutions. IntelliProve is proud to have an ongoing partnership with Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), a globally renowned leader in engineering and technology, to further refine and advance our innovative health monitoring technology.

TU Delft: A Global Leader in Signal Processing

Delft University of Technology, or TU Delft, is the Netherlands’ oldest and largest technical university. Ranked among the world’s top 10 engineering institutions by QS World University Rankings, TU Delft is synonymous with innovation and excellence.

IntelliProve collaborates with the Department of Microelectronics at TU Delft, a hub of groundbreaking research in health and wellbeing. The Signal Processing Systems (SPS) group within the department is internationally recognised for its contributions to signal processing, with biomedical signal processing being a key focus area.

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Within this ecosystem, professor Borbála Hunyadi leads the Delft Tensor AI Lab (DeTAIL), where her team develops low-rank tensor decomposition techniques to address complex biomedical challenges. These advanced mathematical models are designed to capture and process the multi-dimensional nature of biomedical data, enabling precise analysis and interpretation.

"Collaboration is very important to bridge the gap between practical, real-life needs (identified by a company) and innovative solutions developed at academia," says professor Hunyadi. "Sharing knowledge ensures that research questions stay relevant and timely, and that optimal, state-of-the-art solutions are implemented."

Bridging Technology and Application

IntelliProve’s innovative technology leverages remote photoplethysmography (rPPG) to extract health biomarkers and metrics, such as heart rate and respiration, from a simple video feed. By analysing subtle changes in skin color caused by blood flow, IntelliProve’s solutions offer contactless, non-invasive monitoring that is both reliable and scalable for various applications, from telemedicine to digital well-being, from corporate health to health insurance.

This advanced system is built on a robust pipeline consisting of:

Our partnership with TU Delft has already yielded significant improvements in these processes. During a collaborative thesis project, the segmentation step of IntelliProve’s pipeline was optimised, enhancing the accuracy of region detection under varying lighting conditions and skin tones. Building on this success, the next phase focuses on refining the signal extraction process using tensor-based blind source separation techniques.

These tensor-based methods allow for the decomposition of complex, multi-dimensional data into its fundamental components. This technique is particularly well-suited for biomedical applications where signals are often weak and noisy, such as isolating heart rate from ambient noise or motion artifacts.

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Why Collaboration Matters

Partnerships like the one between IntelliProve and TU Delft illustrate the symbiotic relationship between academia and industry. TU Delft brings unparalleled expertise in signal processing, machine learning, and tensor decompositions, while IntelliProve contributes a deep understanding of real-world requirements and the practical challenges of deploying technology in diverse settings.

"We have complementary expertise and are able to communicate with each other efficiently," professor Hunyadi reflects on the partnership. "During the first collaboration, the segmentation step of IntelliProve’s pipeline has been improved. Subsequently, we defined a new study to improve the second stage of the pipeline, the extraction of the heart rate signal using tensor-based blind source separation techniques."

A Vision for the Future

This partnership exemplifies how combining theoretical rigor with practical innovation can redefine health monitoring technologies. By leveraging TU Delft’s expertise in advanced signal processing and IntelliProve’s commitment to real-world impact, we are taking steps to ensure our solutions remain at the forefront of biomedical innovation.

"The synergy between IntelliProve and TU Delft exemplifies the power of collaboration," says Joeri Tulkens, CEO of IntelliProve. "Together, we are not just improving current technologies but laying the foundation for the future of health monitoring—contactless, precise, and accessible for everyone."

A Shared Commitment to Innovation

Looking ahead, IntelliProve and TU Delft will continue to innovate, ensuring that our technologies meet the highest standards of accuracy and reliability. By blending academic research with practical application, we aim to transform how health data is monitored and utilised in healthcare and beyond.

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