Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 27, 2024
Abstract
Ionic
hydrogels
are
uniquely
suited
as
force‐sensing
layers
because
of
their
good
biocompatibility
and
controlled
electromechanical
properties.
The
emerging
piezoionic
effect
allows
them
to
sense
the
position
pressure,
but
low
response
rate
limits
applications.
Herein,
this
work
focuses
on
modulating
time
outputs
through
crosslinking.
underlying
mechanism
is
investigated
perspective
deformation
recovery
ion
migration
behavior
in
ionic
hydrogels.
As
a
result,
developed
sensors
capable
distinguishing
static
forces
range
0.1–5
s
while
monitoring
dynamic
force,
breaking
limitations
conventional
self‐powered
pressure
that
have
trouble
tracking
forces.
Furthermore,
by
utilizing
convert
touch
indentation
into
transverse
gradient
potential,
constructed
achieve
accurate
finger
pressing
sliding
trajectory.
proof‐of‐concept,
pattern
unlocking
security
authentication
successfully
validated
based
sensors.
This
design
strategy
tactile
sensor
crosslinking
expected
provide
fresh
path
for
large‐scale
flexible
human‐machine
interfaces.
Wind
conditions
are
crucial
in
agricultural
production,
and
wind
vectors
play
a
significant
role
planting
plans.
However,
traditional
anemometers
rely
on
external
power
sources
such
as
lithium
batteries,
while
energy
farmlands
is
usually
neglected.
This
paper
proposes
an
intelligent
vector
monitoring
system
based
dual-module
triboelectric
nanogenerator
(DM-TENG),
which
consists
of
fan-blade
type
soft-contact
(FBTSC-TENG)
disc-shaped
(DS-TENG).
FBTSC-TENG
collects
the
environment
to
temperature
humidity
sensors,
determining
speed
through
frequency
voltage
pulses.
DS-TENG
can
monitor
direction,
identifying
8
directions
output
pulse
signals
deep
learning
algorithms.
Therefore,
DM-TENG
proposed
this
study
expected
field
smart
agriculture
future.
Soft Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
5(1)
Published: Jan. 18, 2025
Tri-axial
tactile
sensors
that
provide
real-time
information
on
both
normal
and
shear
forces
are
enabling
technologies
for
perception,
which
open
up
new
possibilities
in
robotics,
human-machine
interfaces,
environmental
sensing,
health
monitoring.
Among
tri-axial
based
different
mechanisms,
inductive
possess
good
robustness
against
contamination.
Their
low
sensitivity
to
loads,
however,
is
a
critical
barrier.
This
work
presents
the
rational
design
of
soft
capable
distinguishing
static
or
dynamic
with
exceptional
sensitivity.
Dual
mechanisms
Biot-Savart
law
Eddy
current
effect
explored
overcome
long-standing
issue.
In
addition,
hybrid
coil
non-uniform
spacing
designed
generate
uniform
magnetic
fields,
addressing
limitations
traditional
coils
significantly
improving
sensor’s
The
picosecond
pulsed
laser
scribing
technique
makes
it
possible
pattern
silver
nanowires
into
high
fidelity.
A
porous
compressible
layer
adopted
enable
adjustable
sensing
range
meet
diverse
application
demands.
Finally,
sensor
integrated
between
user’s
leg
orthosis,
showcasing
capability
monitoring
its
objects.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 21, 2025
Abstract
Mechanical
information
is
a
medium
for
perceptual
interaction
and
health
monitoring
of
organisms
or
intelligent
mechanical
equipment,
including
force,
vibration,
sound,
flow.
Researchers
are
increasingly
deploying
recognition
technologies
(MIRT)
that
integrate
acquisition,
pre‐processing,
processing
functions
expected
to
enable
advanced
applications.
However,
this
also
poses
significant
challenges
acquisition
performance
efficiency.
The
novel
exciting
mechanosensory
systems
in
nature
have
inspired
us
develop
superior
bionic
(MIBRT)
based
on
materials,
structures,
devices
address
these
challenges.
Herein,
first
strategies
pre‐processing
presented
their
importance
high‐performance
highlighted.
Subsequently,
design
considerations
sensors
by
mechanoreceptors
described.
Then,
the
concepts
neuromorphic
summarized
order
replicate
biological
nervous
system.
Additionally,
ability
MIBRT
investigated
recognize
basic
information.
Furthermore,
further
potential
applications
robots,
healthcare,
virtual
reality
explored
with
view
solve
range
complex
tasks.
Finally,
future
opportunities
identified
from
multiple
perspectives.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(37), P. 49834 - 49844
Published: Sept. 4, 2024
Hydrogel,
as
a
promising
material
for
wide
range
of
applications,
has
demonstrated
considerable
potential
use
in
flexible
wearable
devices
and
engineering
technologies.
However,
simultaneously
realizing
the
ultrastretchability,
low
hysteresis,
high
toughness
hydrogels
is
still
great
challenge.
Here,
we
present
dual
physically
cross-linked
polyacrylamide
(PAM)/sodium
hyaluronate
(HA)/montmorillonite
(MMT)
hydrogel.
The
introduction
HA
increases
degree
chain
entanglement,
addition
MMT
acts
stress
dissipation
center
cross-linking
agent,
resulting
hydrogel
with
hysteretic
properties.
This
synthesized
by
simple
strategy
exhibited
ultrahigh
stretchability
(3165%),
breaking
(228
kPa),
(4.149
MJ/m
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 22, 2024
Abstract
As
technology
advances,
human‐machine
interaction
(HMI)
demands
more
intuitive
and
natural
methods.
To
meet
this
demand,
smart
gloves,
capable
of
capturing
intricate
hand
movements,
are
emerging
as
vital
HMI
tools.
Moreover,
triboelectric‐based
sensors,
with
their
self‐powered,
cost‐effective,
material
various
characteristics,
can
offer
promising
solutions
for
enhancing
existing
glove
systems.
However,
a
key
limitation
these
sensors
is
that
charge
leakage
in
the
measurement
circuit
results
only
transient
signals,
rather
than
continuous
changes.
address
issue,
charge‐retained
effectively
prevents
triboelectric
signal
attenuation
developed,
enabling
accurate
finger
movements.
This
innovation
forms
foundation
highly
integrated
system,
functionality
by
combining
signals
inertial
sensor
data.
The
system
showcases
diverse
range
applications,
including
complex
robotic
control,
virtual
reality
interaction,
home
lighting
adjustments,
interface
operations.
Furthermore,
leveraging
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
techniques,
achieves
recognition
sign
language
an
impressive
99.38%
accuracy.
work
presents
approach
sensing
offering
valuable
insights
developing
future
multifunctional
proposed
its
dual‐mode
AI
integration,
holds
great
potential
revolutionizing
domains
user
experiences.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 4, 2024
Abstract
Flexible
strain
monitoring
of
hand
and
joint
muscle
movement
is
recognized
as
an
effective
method
for
the
diagnosis
rehabilitation
neurological
diseases
such
stroke
Parkinson's
disease.
However,
balancing
high
sensitivity
large
strain,
improving
wearing
comfort,
solving
separation
treatment
are
important
challenges
further
building
tele‐healthcare
systems.
Herein,
a
hydrogel‐based
optical
waveguide
stretchable
(HOWS)
sensor
proposed
in
this
paper.
A
double
network
structure
adopted
to
allow
HOWS
exhibit
stretchability
tensile
up
600%
0.685
mV
%
−1
.
Additionally,
flexible
smart
bionic
fabric
embedding
sensor,
produced
through
warp
weft
knitting,
significantly
enhances
comfort.
small
circuit
board
prepared
enable
wireless
signal
transmission
designed
thereby
daily
portability.
speech
recognition
human‐machine
interaction
system,
based
on
acquisition,
constructed,
convolutional
neural
algorithm
integrated
disease
assessment.
By
integrating
sensing,
transmission,
artificial
intelligence
(AI),
system
sensors
demonstrated
hold
great
potential
early
warning
diseases.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 23, 2024
Abstract
The
rapid
development
of
thermoelectric‐piezoresistive
dual‐mode
sensors
has
opened
new
avenues
for
enhancing
the
functionality,
miniaturization,
and
integration
flexible
tactile
sensors.
However,
existing
research
primarily
focuses
on
decoupling
temperature
pressure
responses,
which
leaves
a
significant
gap
in
optimizing
sensor
performance
exploring
multifunctional
applications.
To
address
this
limitation,
composite
aerogel
with
layered
porous
structure
is
developed,
integrating
carbon
nanotubes
MXene
as
conductive
materials
reinforced
cellulose
nanofibers.
innovative
design,
characterized
by
ultra‐low
thermal
conductivity
along
superior
electrical
thermoelectric
properties,
allows
resulting
to
monitor
stimuli
without
interference
through
piezoresistive
mechanisms.
Demonstrated
results
reveal
exceptional
sensing
capabilities,
including
minimum
detectable
variation
0.03
K
detection
limit
0.3
Pa.
exhibits
high
sensitivities
33.5
µV
−1
−45.2%
kPa
,
stability
across
both
stimuli.
Furthermore,
unique
multi‐modal
mechanism
supports
various
applications,
such
energy
harvesting,
material
recognition,
complex
information
transmission,
smart
wearable
devices,
electronic
skin,
human‐computer
interaction
interfaces.
This
presents
robust
solution
designing
high‐performance
dual‐modal
significantly
advances
their
practical
applications
multiple
domains.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(9), P. 14604 - 14614
Published: Feb. 19, 2025
3D
soft
pressure
sensors
play
an
important
role
in
precise
robotic
operations.
Multimodal
that
detect
both
static
and
dynamic
allow
robots
to
respond
accurately
real
time.
Here,
we
present
a
sensor
array
with
size
of
1.5
cm
×
composed
capacitive
piezoelectric
units,
inspired
by
Merkel
cells
Vater-Pacini
corpuscles
human
skin.
The
tangential
force
from
0.1
2
N
at
angles
0°,
45°,
180°,
225°
can
be
resolved
analyzing
the
signals
16
sensors.
4
exhibit
consistent
stable
performance
when
sensing
normal
forces
0.5
N.
weight
objects,
as
well
direction
grasping,
effectively
distinguish
weight,
size,
grasping
objects
integrated
on
gripper.
Running
walking
movements
are
recognized
attached
robot's
knee.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 18, 2025
Abstract
The
increasing
demand
for
energy
supply
in
sensing
units
and
the
computational
efficiency
of
computation
has
prompted
researchers
to
explore
novel,
integrated
technology
that
offers
high
low
consumption.
Self‐powered
enables
environmental
perception
without
external
sources,
while
neuromorphic
provides
energy‐efficient
high‐performance
computing
capabilities.
integration
self‐powered
presents
a
promising
solution
an
all‐in‐one
system.
This
review
examines
recent
developments
advancements
artificial
neuron
devices
based
on
triboelectric,
piezoelectric,
photoelectric
effects,
focusing
their
structures,
mechanisms,
functions.
Furthermore,
it
compares
electrical
characteristics
various
types
discusses
effective
methods
enhancing
performance.
Additionally,
this
comprehensive
summary
systems,
encompassing
tactile,
visual,
auditory
systems.
Moreover,
elucidates
recently
systems
combine
perception,
computing,
actuation
into
configurations,
aspiring
realize
closed‐loop
control.
seamless
holds
significant
potential
shaping
more
intelligent
future
humanity.