Bed Sensor Technology (IMAGE) University of Missouri-Columbia Caption Ten years ago, Skubic's team developed hydraulic sensors that can be placed under a bed mattress to measure a person's heart rate and respiration rate. The team used those sensors on this hanging bed to gather data for the mathematical model used in this study. Credit University of Missouri Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.