The healthcare industry is constantly evolving, and ingestible sensors are at the forefront of innovation. These tiny, swallowable electronic devices provide real-time health monitoring from inside the body, offering breakthroughs in diagnostics, drug delivery, and disease management.

In this blog, we’ll explore how ingestible sensors work, their applications, benefits, and future potential in medical science.

What is an Ingestible Sensor?
An ingestible sensor is a small, pill-sized electronic device designed to be swallowed like a traditional pill. Once inside the body, it transmits data about physiological conditions to an external receiver, such as a smartphone or wearable device.

These sensors can monitor:
✅ Body temperature
✅ pH levels in the digestive system
✅ Medication adherence
✅ Gastrointestinal disorders
✅ Electrolyte levels

How Do Ingestible Sensors Work?
1. Miniaturized Electronics
Equipped with microprocessors, sensors, and wireless transmitters.

Some include biodegradable components to avoid harm to the body.

2. Data Collection & Transmission
Once ingested, the sensor activates inside the body and starts collecting data.

Uses Bluetooth, radio waves, or NFC technology to send information to an external device.

3. Automatic Elimination
Most ingestible sensors pass naturally through the digestive system after 24-48 hours.