EPIALERT – A Wearable IoT-Based Device for Early Detection and Alerting of Epileptic Seizures

Abstract

Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder charac- terized by recurrent and unpredictable seizures that can pose serious risks to patient safety if not managed promptly. Many existing seizure monitoring systems are either expensive, hospital- centric, or lack real-time alerting and location tracking capabili- ties. This paper presents EPIALERT, a low-cost wearable Inter- net of Things (IoT)-based device designed for early detection and real-time alerting of epileptic seizures. The system continuously monitors physiological and motion-related parameters such as body temperature, sweat levels, and abnormal movements using embedded sensors. Upon detecting seizure-like conditions, the device triggers local alerts and automatically notifies caregivers through a Telegram bot along with the patient’s live GPS location. An OLED display provides real-time feedback on sensor readings and system status. The proposed solution aims to enhance patient safety, enable faster medical response, and support continuous health monitoring while remaining affordable and portable.