IntechOpen eBooks,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 28, 2024
Neuromorphic
computing
draws
motivation
from
the
human
brain
and
presents
a
distinctive
substitute
for
traditional
von
Neumann
architecture.
systems
provide
simultaneous
data
analysis,
energy
efficiency,
error
resistance
by
simulating
neural
networks.
They
promote
innovations
in
eHealth,
science,
education,
transportation,
smart
city
planning,
metaverse,
spurred
on
deep
learning
artificial
intelligence.
However,
performance-focused
thinking
frequently
ignores
sustainability,
emphasizing
need
harmony.
Three
primary
domains
comprise
neuromorphic
research:
computing,
which
investigates
biologically
inspired
processing
alternative
algorithms;
devices,
utilize
electronic
photonic
advancements
to
fabricate
novel
nano-devices;
engineering,
replicates
mechanisms
using
CMOS
post-CMOS
technological
advances.
This
chapter
will
discuss
current
state
of
approach,
established
upcoming
technologies,
material
challenges,
breakthrough
concepts,
advanced
stage
emerging
technologies.
Along
with
software
algorithmic
spike
networks
(SNNs)
algorithms,
it
cover
hardware
improvements,
such
as
memristors,
synaptic
processors.
We
investigate
applications
robotics,
autonomous
systems,
edge
Internet
Things
(IoT),
sensory
systems.
In
conclusion,
future
challenges
possibilities,
major
findings
new
research
directions.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 16, 2025
Abstract
Ionic
conductive
hydrogels
have
emerged
as
an
excellent
option
for
constructing
dielectric
layers
of
interfacial
iontronic
sensors.
Among
these,
gradient
ionic
hydrogels,
due
to
the
intrinsic
elastic
modulus,
can
achieve
a
wide
range
pressure
responses.
However,
fabrication
with
optimal
mechanical
and
sensing
properties
remains
challenge.
In
this
study,
it
is
discovered
first
that
phytic
acid
(PA)
interacts
in
remarkably
distinct
manners
(i.e.,
plasticizing
effects
phase
separation)
different
polymers
polyacrylamide
polyacrylic
acid).
This
distinctive
PA‐polymer
interacting
mechanism
innovatively
utilized
construct
modulus
hydrogel
through
simple
precursor
solution
infiltration
approach.
The
hydrogel‐based
flexible
sensor
not
only
achieves
high
sensitivity
(9.00
kPa
−1
,
<15
kPa)
broad
(from
≈3.7
Pa
1.2
MPa)
simultaneously,
but
also
exhibits
superior
low
performance.
It
successfully
recognizes
subtle
acoustic
waves
airflow,
well
moderate
speaking
finger
pressing
magnitude
plantar
pressure.
addition,
demonstrates
remarkable
antibacterial
biocompatibility.
functional
performance
bioactivity
exceptional
potential
wearable
applications.
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.
Small Methods,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 5, 2025
Abstract
Intelligent
electronic
skin
aims
to
mimic,
enhance,
and
even
surpass
the
functions
of
biological
skin,
enabling
artificial
systems
sense
environmental
stimuli
interact
more
naturally
with
humans.
In
healthcare,
intelligent
is
revolutionizing
diagnostics
personalized
medicine
by
detecting
early
signs
diseases
programming
exogenous
for
timely
intervention
on‐demand
treatment.
This
review
discusses
latest
progress
in
bioinspired
its
application
healthcare.
First,
strategies
development
simulate
or
human
are
discussed,
focusing
on
basic
characteristics,
as
well
sensing
regulating
functions.
Then,
applications
health
monitoring
wearable
therapies
illustrating
potential
provide
warning
Finally,
significance
bridging
gap
between
emphasized
challenges
future
perspectives
summarized.
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 Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 27, 2025
Abstract
Traditional
hydrogels
tend
to
freeze
and
lose
performance
at
low
temperatures,
limiting
their
applications.
Additionally,
need
exhibit
hysteresis,
excellent
cycling
stability,
self‐adhesion
ensure
high‐quality
signal
acquisition
in
complex
environments.
To
address
this
challenge,
study
designed
a
dual‐network
gel
glycerol
(Gly)/H
2
O
solvent
system.
Due
the
combination
of
chemical
physical
crosslinking
(hydrogen
bonding
electrostatic
interactions),
resulting
exhibits
skin‐adaptive
modulus,
high
anti‐freezing
ability,
body
temperature‐induced
adhesion,
electrical
performance,
making
it
suitable
for
wearable
sensors
temperatures.
Based
on
gel,
single‐electrode
triboelectric
nanogenerator
(gel‐TENG)
is
developed,
achieving
efficient
conversion
mechanical
energy
into
energy.
Further
applied
smart
insole,
successfully
enabled
real‐time
visualization
plantar
pressure
distribution
skiing
motion
recognition.
Using
random
forest
machine
learning
algorithm,
system
accurately
classified
11
basic
motions,
classification
accuracy
97.1%.
This
advances
flexible
self‐powered
systems,
supporting
intelligent
materials
research
extreme
Sensors,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(7), P. 2312 - 2312
Published: April 5, 2025
Flexible
magnetic
tactile
sensors
hold
transformative
potential
in
robotics
and
human-computer
interactions
by
enabling
precise
force
detection.
However,
existing
face
challenges
balancing
sensitivity,
detection
range,
structural
adaptability
for
sensing
force.
This
study
proposed
a
pre-compressed
magnetization
method
to
address
these
limitations
amplifying
the
magnetoelastic
effect
through
optimized
direction
distribution
of
elastomer.
A
body-centered
cubic
lattice-structured
magnetoelastomer
featuring
regular
deformation
under
compression
was
fabricated
via
digital
light
processing
(DLP)
validate
this
method.
Finite
element
simulations
experimental
analyses
revealed
that
magnetizing
material
60%
strain
distribution,
enhancing
force-magnetic
coupling.
Integrating
elastomer
with
hall
sensor,
prepared
sensor
demonstrated
low
limit
(1
mN),
wide
range
(0.001-10
N),
rapid
response/recovery
times
(40
ms/50
ms),
durability
(>1500
cycles).
By
using
machine
learning,
enabled
accurate
3D
prediction.
Polish Journal of Chemical Technology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
27(1), P. 23 - 28
Published: March 1, 2025
Abstract
A
new
type
of
self-healing
gel
was
developed
by
using
acrylamide
(AM)
and
other
materials,
the
effects
content
PEGDA200
PEGDA400
on
mechanical
properties
were
compared.
The
results
showed
that
adding
to
self-repairing
significantly
improved
performance
composite
gel.
When
in
0.2%,
rheological
property
after
repair
109.4%
before
repair,
compressive
95.2%
adhesive
increased
36.8%,
strength
92.4%
repair.
105.8%
maximum
adhesion
could
be
17.8%.
