Chapter Name : Machine Learning Algorithms for Real Time ECG and EEG Signal Analysis in Wearable Devices
Abstract
The rapid evolution of wearable devices has transformed the landscape of healthcare, enabling continuous, real-time monitoring of physiological signals such as Electrocardiogram (ECG) and Electroencephalogram (EEG). This book chapter explores the integration of machine learning algorithms for real-time ECG and EEG signal analysis in wearable health technologies, emphasizing their potential to revolutionize patient care through early diagnosis and proactive health management. The chapter addresses critical challenges in signal acquisition, including noise, motion artifacts, and sensor limitations, while highlighting advanced techniques for signal preprocessing and feature extraction. Machine learning models, particularly deep learning approaches like Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) and Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) networks, are examined for their efficacy in classifying ECG and EEG signals with high accuracy. Moreover, data augmentation strategies and their impact on model performance are discussed, offering solutions to the common issue of limited and imbalanced healthcare datasets. The chapter also delves into performance and efficiency considerations, focusing on optimizing machine learning algorithms to balance accuracy, speed, and energy consumption for real-time processing in resource-constrained wearable devices. Finally, the potential applications of these systems in detecting cardiovascular and neurological events, along with the future direction of personalized healthcare using AI-powered wearables, are explored. This work provides a comprehensive overview of the cutting-edge advancements in machine learning for wearable ECG and EEG signal analysis, offering valuable insights for researchers, developers, and healthcare professionals.
Fields of Study & Subjects
ECG Monitoring and Analysis
Non-Invasive Vital Sign Monitoring
Emotion and Mood Recognition
Publication details
- Pages
- 109–138
- Publication date
- 14 January 2026
- Document type
- Book chapter