20 Mar 2025

Matthijs Noordzij on stress wearables and human-centred tech

Can we design technology that is compassionate? Can our everyday devices (smartphones, wearables) increase our self-awareness, help us manage our lives, better communicate with others? These questions are explored by our guest prof. dr. Matthijs Noordzij, professor of Health Psychology and Technology at the University of Twente. Being an expert on sensor technologies, Matthijs explains what sensor technologies are and how they can be compassionately used in healthcare. Given the ubiquity of smartphones and wearables in daily life, Matthijs’ expertise is tremendously relevant to the world we live in. Give the episode a listen to dive deeper into this fascinating topic.We hope you enjoy it.

Highlights of the episode:

Minute (02:00) – Introducing sensor technologies. Where it started and where it is now.

Minute (18:25) – Sensor tech can help both patients and healthcare professionals.

Minute (22:44) - Opening up to the idea that the technology can help.

Minute (31:18) – The current state of health measures. Talks on validity.

Minute (40:46) – Compassionate technology. Beyond the engineer mindset.

For more on Matthijs’ work at University of Twente and Stress in Action, check out:

Stress in Action: https://stress-in-action.nl/matthijs-noordzij/
University of Twente: https://people.utwente.nl/m.l.noordzij
BMS lab University of Twente: https://www.utwente.nl/en/bmslab/

Credits:

Host: Marcos Ross
Production: Anouk Weverling
Supported by: Myrte Schoenmakers, Artemis Stefani and Noa van Zwieten
Music: Marcos Ross

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