Soft Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(4)
Published: Oct. 23, 2024
Flexible
wearable
devices
designed
to
evaluate
the
biomechanical
properties
of
deep
tissues
not
only
facilitate
continuous
and
effective
monitoring
in
basic
performance
but
also
exhibit
significant
potential
broader
disease
assessments.
Recent
advancements
are
highlighted
structural
principled
design
platforms
capable
capturing
various
signals.
These
have
led
enhanced
testing
capabilities
concerning
spatial
scales
resolution
modes
at
different
depths.
This
review
discusses
engineering
soft
for
evaluation
tissue
It
encompasses
measurement
modes,
device
fabrication
methods,
integrated
circuit
(IC)
integration
schemes,
characteristics
depth
accuracy.
The
core
discussion
focuses
on
platform
development,
targeting
sites
structure
design,
ranging
from
linear
strain
gauges
conformal
stretchable
sensors
complex
three-dimensional
(3D)
circuit-integrated
arrays.
We
further
explore
technologies
associated
with
mechanisms
designs,
as
well
penetration
these
sensors.
practical
applications
evident
signals
changes
characteristics.
results
suggest
that
sensing
systems
hold
substantial
promise
healthcare
research.
FlexMat.,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 25, 2024
Abstract
Structural
health
monitoring
(SHM)
has
been
increasingly
investigated
for
decades.
Different
physical
principles
have
developed
damage
identification,
such
as
electronics,
mechanics,
magnetics,
etc.,
with
different
coverage
(i.e.,
global,
large‐area,
and
local
monitoring)
sensitivity.
Mechanical
acousto‐ultrasonic‐based
methods
formed
a
big
family
in
SHM
technologies.
Multiple
wave/resonance
modes
utilized
versatile
tasks.
The
permanently
integrated
sensing
networks
play
significant
role
achieving
cost‐effective
reliable
system,
major
concerns
including
weight
increase
large‐scale
deployment
conformity
complex
geometry
structures.
In
this
review,
typical
acousto‐ultrasonic
sensors
made
of
material
systems
are
discussed,
along
advantages
limitations.
Moreover,
advanced
network
installation
introduced,
surface‐mounting
pre‐integrated
on
substrates
situ
printing,
embedding
composite
layup
metal
additive
manufacturing.
Sensor
versatility
usage
multi‐scale
techniques
then
highlighted.
transmitted
received
corresponding
elements
designs.
conclusion,
systematic
review
mainly
covers
collection
sensors,
two
modalities
installation,
their
employment
various
methods,
hopefully
providing
useful
guide
to
building
lightweight
conformal
passive
or
active‐passive
developing
complete
strategies
by
integrating
identification
multiple
scales.
IEEE Transactions on Ultrasonics Ferroelectrics and Frequency Control,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
71(9), P. 1097 - 1105
Published: June 27, 2024
Key
requirements
to
boost
the
applicability
of
Ultrasonic
systems
for
in-situ,
real-time
operations
are
low
hardware
complexity
and
power
consumption.
These
features
not
available
in
present-day
due
fact
that
US
inspections
typically
achieved
through
phased
arrays
featuring
a
large
number
individually
controlled
piezoelectric
transducers,
generating
huge
quantities
data.
To
minimize
energy
computational
novel
devices
feature
enhanced
functionalities
beyond
mere
conversion
(i.e.
meta-transducers)
can
be
conceived.
This
paper
reviews
potential
recent
research
breakthroughs
transducer
technology
which
allow
them
efficiently
perform
tasks
such
as
focusing,
harvesting,
beamforming,
data
communication,
or
mode
filtering,
discusses
challenges
widespread
adoption
these
solutions.
Soft Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(4)
Published: Oct. 23, 2024
Flexible
wearable
devices
designed
to
evaluate
the
biomechanical
properties
of
deep
tissues
not
only
facilitate
continuous
and
effective
monitoring
in
basic
performance
but
also
exhibit
significant
potential
broader
disease
assessments.
Recent
advancements
are
highlighted
structural
principled
design
platforms
capable
capturing
various
signals.
These
have
led
enhanced
testing
capabilities
concerning
spatial
scales
resolution
modes
at
different
depths.
This
review
discusses
engineering
soft
for
evaluation
tissue
It
encompasses
measurement
modes,
device
fabrication
methods,
integrated
circuit
(IC)
integration
schemes,
characteristics
depth
accuracy.
The
core
discussion
focuses
on
platform
development,
targeting
sites
structure
design,
ranging
from
linear
strain
gauges
conformal
stretchable
sensors
complex
three-dimensional
(3D)
circuit-integrated
arrays.
We
further
explore
technologies
associated
with
mechanisms
designs,
as
well
penetration
these
sensors.
practical
applications
evident
signals
changes
characteristics.
results
suggest
that
sensing
systems
hold
substantial
promise
healthcare
research.
