Digital Health Technology and Sensor Core

The Digital Health Technology and Sensor Core (DHTS) Facility 

Established in 2022 as part of the University of Arizona Health Sciences Strategic Initiative (UAHS 5.1: Advanced Technologies in Healthcare), the Digital Health Technology and Sensor Core (DHTS) Facility serves as a dynamic, collaborative "sensor network" for the university and the broader research community.

Formerly known as the SensorLab, the DHTS Facility brings together students, faculty, industry, and community partners to advance novel, human-centered hardware and software sensor systems. Our mission is to create an engaging environment that fosters creativity and innovation by connecting researchers across disciplines—within health sciences and beyond—to develop next-generation technologies including AI, VR, mobile apps, and Extended Reality (XR).

Our Capabilities & Technologies We are outfitted with gold-standard, state-of-the-art sensor systems and development platforms designed to detect, monitor, and analyze human physiology and behavior. Our inventory and expertise cover:

• Flexible wearable sensors and environmental monitoring.
• 360-degree video and audio recording.
• XR and VR development tools.
• Advanced large-scale data processing and multi-modal feedback capabilities.

Our Services Depending on user requirements, involvement with the DHTS Facility ranges from simple hardware access to deep collaboration on research design. We support the entire research lifecycle through:

1. Equipment & Sensor Loaning: Access to a wide array of sensors and related equipment for shared use.
2. Dedicated Research Spaces: Configurable rooms prepared for research using a variety of sensors.
3. Expert Consultation: Support for sensor selection, device deployment, data collection strategies, and advanced analytics for multi-sensor studies.