Developing effective,versatile,and high-precision sensing interfaces remains a crucial challenge in human-machine-environment interaction applications.Despite progress in interaction-oriented sensing skins,limitations...Developing effective,versatile,and high-precision sensing interfaces remains a crucial challenge in human-machine-environment interaction applications.Despite progress in interaction-oriented sensing skins,limitations remain in unit-level reconfiguration,multiaxial force and motion sensing,and robust operation across dynamically changing or irregular surfaces.Herein,we develop a reconfigurable omnidirectional triboelectric whisker sensor array(RO-TWSA)comprising multiple sensing units that integrate a triboelectric whisker structure(TWS)with an untethered hydro-sealing vacuum sucker(UHSVS),enabling reversibly portable deployment and omnidirectional perception across diverse surfaces.Using a simple dual-triangular electrode layout paired with MXene/silicone nanocomposite dielectric layer,the sensor unit achieves precise omnidirectional force and motion sensing with a detection threshold as low as 0.024 N and an angular resolution of 5°,while the UHSVS provides reliable and reversible multi-surface anchoring for the sensor units by involving a newly designed hydrogel combining high mechanical robustness and superior water absorption.Extensive experiments demonstrate the effectiveness of RO-TWSA across various interactive scenarios,including teleoperation,tactile diagnostics,and robotic autonomous exploration.Overall,RO-TWSA presents a versatile and high-resolution tactile interface,offering new avenues for intelligent perception and interaction in complex real-world environments.展开更多
In human-machine interaction,robotic hands are useful in many scenarios.To operate robotic hands via gestures instead of handles will greatly improve the convenience and intuition of human-machine interaction.Here,we ...In human-machine interaction,robotic hands are useful in many scenarios.To operate robotic hands via gestures instead of handles will greatly improve the convenience and intuition of human-machine interaction.Here,we present a magnetic array assisted sliding triboelectric sensor for achieving a real-time gesture interaction between a human hand and robotic hand.With a finger’s traction movement of flexion or extension,the sensor can induce positive/negative pulse signals.Through counting the pulses in unit time,the degree,speed,and direction of finger motion can be judged in realtime.The magnetic array plays an important role in generating the quantifiable pulses.The designed two parts of magnetic array can transform sliding motion into contact-separation and constrain the sliding pathway,respectively,thus improve the durability,low speed signal amplitude,and stability of the system.This direct quantization approach and optimization of wearable gesture sensor provide a new strategy for achieving a natural,intuitive,and real-time human-robotic interaction.展开更多
In this work, an electrochemical sensor was fabricated for determination of an anthracycline, doxorubicin(DOX) as a chemotherapy drug in plasma based on multi-walled carbon nanotubes modified platinum electrode(Pt/MWC...In this work, an electrochemical sensor was fabricated for determination of an anthracycline, doxorubicin(DOX) as a chemotherapy drug in plasma based on multi-walled carbon nanotubes modified platinum electrode(Pt/MWCNTs). DOX was effectively accumulated on the surface of modified electrode and generated a pair of redox peaks at around 0.522 and 0.647 V(vs. Ag/Ag Cl) in Britton Robinson(B-R) buffer(p H 4.0, 0.1 M). The electrochemical parameters including p H, type of buffer, accumulation time, amount of modifier and scan rate were optimized. Under the optimized conditions, there was a linear correlation between cathodic peak current and concentration of DOX in the range of 0.05–4.0 μg/m L with the detection limit of 0.002 μg/m L. The number of electron transfers(n) and electron transfer-coefficient(α) were estimated as 2.0 and 0.25, respectively. The constructed sensor displayed excellent precision, sensitivity, repeatability and selectivity in the determination of DOX in plasma. Moreover, cyclic voltammetry studies of DOX in the presence of DNA showed an intercalation mechanism with binding constant(K_b) of 1.12×10~5L/mol.展开更多
Haptic interaction plays an important role in the virtual reality technology,which let a person not only view the 3D virtual environment but also realistically touch the virtual environment.As a key part of haptic int...Haptic interaction plays an important role in the virtual reality technology,which let a person not only view the 3D virtual environment but also realistically touch the virtual environment.As a key part of haptic interaction,force feedback has become an essential function for the haptic interaction.Therefore,multi-dimensional force sensors are widely used in the fields of virtual reality and augmented reality.In this paper,some conventional multi-dimensional force sensors based on different measurement principles,such as resistive,capacitive,piezoelectric,are briefly introduced.Then the mechanical structures of the elastic body of multi-dimensional force sensors are reviewed.It is obvious that the performance of the multi-dimensional force sensor is mainly dependent upon the mechanical structure of elastic body.Furthermore,the calibration process of the force sensor is analyzed,and problems in calibration are discussed.Interdimensional coupling error is one of the main factors affecting the measurement precision of the multi-dimensional force sensors.Therefore,reducing or even eliminating dimensional coupling error becomes a fundamental requirement in the design of multi-dimensional force sensors,and the decoupling state-of-art of the multi-dimensional force sensors are introduced in this paper.At last,the trends and current challenges of multi-dimensional force sensing technology are proposed.展开更多
As the Internet of Things advances,gesture recognition emerges as a prominent domain in human-machine interaction(HMI).However,interactive wearables based on conductive hydrogels for individuals with single-arm functi...As the Internet of Things advances,gesture recognition emerges as a prominent domain in human-machine interaction(HMI).However,interactive wearables based on conductive hydrogels for individuals with single-arm functionality or disabilities remain underexplored.Here,we devised a wearable one-handed keyboard with gesture recognition,employing machine learning algorithms and hydrogel-based mechanical sensors to boost productivity.PCG(PAM/CMC/rGO)hydrogels are composed of polyacrylamide(PAM),sodium carboxymethyl cellulose(CMC),and reduced graphene oxide(rGO),which function as a strain,pressure sensor,and electrode material.The PAM chains offer the gel’s elasticity by covalent cross-linking,while the biocompatible CMC improves the dispersion of rGO and promotes electromechanical properties.Integrating rGO sheets into the polymer matrix facilitates cross-linking and generates supple-mentary conductive pathways,thereby augmenting the gel system’s elasticity,sensitivity,and durability.Our hydrogel sensors include high sensitivity(gage factor(GF)=8.18,395.6%-551.96%)and superior pressure sensing capabilities(Sensitivity(S)=0.3116 kPa^(-1),0-9.82 kPa).Furthermore,we developed a wearable keyboard with up to 98.13%accuracy using convolutional neural networks and a custom data acquisition system.This study establishes the groundwork for creating multifunctional gel sensors for intelligent machines,wearable devices,and brain-computer interfaces.展开更多
The development of bioinspired gradient hydrogels with self-sensing actuated capabilities for remote interaction with soft-hard robots remains a challenging endeavor. Here, we propose a novel multifunctional self-sens...The development of bioinspired gradient hydrogels with self-sensing actuated capabilities for remote interaction with soft-hard robots remains a challenging endeavor. Here, we propose a novel multifunctional self-sensing actuated gradient hydrogel that combines ultrafast actuation and high sensitivity for remote interaction with robotic hand. The gradient network structure, achieved through a wettability difference method involving the rapid precipitation of MoO_(2) nanosheets, introduces hydrophilic disparities between two sides within hydrogel. This distinctive approach bestows the hydrogel with ultrafast thermo-responsive actuation(21° s^(-1)) and enhanced photothermal efficiency(increase by 3.7 ℃ s^(-1) under 808 nm near-infrared). Moreover, the local cross-linking of sodium alginate with Ca^(2+) endows the hydrogel with programmable deformability and information display capabilities. Additionally, the hydrogel exhibits high sensitivity(gauge factor 3.94 within a wide strain range of 600%), fast response times(140 ms) and good cycling stability. Leveraging these exceptional properties, we incorporate the hydrogel into various soft actuators, including soft gripper, artificial iris, and bioinspired jellyfish, as well as wearable electronics capable of precise human motion and physiological signal detection. Furthermore, through the synergistic combination of remarkable actuation and sensitivity, we realize a self-sensing touch bioinspired tongue. Notably, by employing quantitative analysis of actuation-sensing, we realize remote interaction between soft-hard robot via the Internet of Things. The multifunctional self-sensing actuated gradient hydrogel presented in this study provides a new insight for advanced somatosensory materials, self-feedback intelligent soft robots and human–machine interactions.展开更多
Heterogeneous traffic conditions prevail in developing countries. Vehicles maintain weak lane discipline which increases lateral interactions of vehicles significantly. It is necessary to study these interactions in t...Heterogeneous traffic conditions prevail in developing countries. Vehicles maintain weak lane discipline which increases lateral interactions of vehicles significantly. It is necessary to study these interactions in the form of maintained lateral gaps for modeling this traffic scenario. This paper aims at determining lateral clearances maintained by different vehicle types while moving in a heterogeneous traffic stream during overtaking. These data were collected using an instrumented vehicle which runs as a part of the stream. Variation of obtained clearance with average speed of interacting vehicles is studied and modeled. Different instrumented vehicles of various types are developed using (1) ultrasonic sensors fixed on both sides of vehicle, which provide inter-vehicular lateral distance and relative speed; and (2) GPS device with cameras, which provides vehicle type and speed of interacting vehicles. They are driven on different roads in six cities of India, to measure lateral gaps maintained with different interacting vehicles at different speeds. Relationships between lateral gaps and speed are modeled as regression lines with positive slopes and beta-distributed residuals. Nature of these graphs (i.e., slopes, intercepts, residuals) are also evaluated and compared for different interacting vehicle-type pairs. It is observed that similar vehicle pairs maintain less lateral clearance than dissimilar vehicle pairs. If a vehicle interacts with two vehicles (one on each side) simultaneously, lateral clearance is reduced and safety of the vehicles is compromised. The obtained relationships can be used for simulating lateral clearance maintaining behavior of vehicles in heterogeneous traffic.展开更多
To investigate the impacts of mineral composition on physical and mechanical properties of carbonate rocks,limestone specimens containing different contents in calcite and dolomite are selected to perform CO_(2)-water...To investigate the impacts of mineral composition on physical and mechanical properties of carbonate rocks,limestone specimens containing different contents in calcite and dolomite are selected to perform CO_(2)-water-rock reaction experiments.The X-ray Diffraction(XRD) and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance(NMR) are carried out to examine the change characteristics of mineral dissolution and pore structure after reaction.The core flooding experiments with Fiber Bragg gratings are implemented to examine the stress sensitivity of carbonate rocks.The results show that the limestones containing pure calcite are more susceptible to acid dissolution compared to limestone containing impure dolomite.The calcite content in pure limestone decreases as the reaction undergoes.The dissolution of dolomite leads to the formation of calcite in impure limestone.Calcite dissolution leads to the formation of macropore and flow channels in pure limestone,while the effects of impure dolomite in impure limestone results in mesopore formation.When confining pressure is lower than 12 MPa,pure limestones demonstrate higher strain sensitivity coefficients compared to impure limestone containing dolomite after reaction.When confining pressure exceeds 12 MPa,the strain sensitivity coefficients of both pure and impure limestones become almost equal.展开更多
Recent advancements in the Internet of Things IoT and cloud computing have paved the way for mobile Healthcare(mHealthcare)services.A patient within the hospital is monitored by several devices.Moreover,upon leaving t...Recent advancements in the Internet of Things IoT and cloud computing have paved the way for mobile Healthcare(mHealthcare)services.A patient within the hospital is monitored by several devices.Moreover,upon leaving the hospital,the patient can be remotely monitored whether directly using body wearable sensors or using a smartphone equipped with sensors to monitor different user-health parameters.This raises potential challenges for intelligent monitoring of patient's health.In this paper,an improved architecture for smart mHealthcare is proposed that is supported by HCI design principles.The HCI also provides the support for the User-Centric Design(UCD)for smart mHealthcare models.Furthermore,the HCI along with IoT's(Internet of Things)5-layered architecture has the potential of improving User Experience(UX)in mHealthcare design and help saving lives.The intelligent mHealthcare system is supported by the IoT sensing and communication layers and health care providers are supported by the application layer for the medical,behavioral,and health-related information.Health care providers and users are further supported by an intelligent layer performing critical situation assessment and performing a multi-modal communication using an intelligent assistant.The HCI design focuses on the ease-of-use,including user experience and safety,alarms,and error-resistant displays of the end-user,and improves user's experience and user satisfaction.展开更多
This paper presents a data fusion algorithm for dynamic system with multi-sensor and uncertain system models. The algorithm is mainly based on Kalman filter and interacting multiple model(IMM). It processes crosscorre...This paper presents a data fusion algorithm for dynamic system with multi-sensor and uncertain system models. The algorithm is mainly based on Kalman filter and interacting multiple model(IMM). It processes crosscorrelated sensor noises by using augmented fusion before model interacting. And eigenvalue decomposition is utilized to reduce calculation complexity and implement parallel computing. In simulation part, the feasibility of the algorithm was tested and verified, and the relationship between sensor number and the estimation precision was studied. Results show that simply increasing the number of sensor cannot always improve the performance of the estimation. Type and number of sensors should be optimized in practical applications.展开更多
Seismic oscillations of the “building-building” system which is interconnected buildings built close to each other, and “building-stack-like structure” system which is adjacent and connected in different ways to e...Seismic oscillations of the “building-building” system which is interconnected buildings built close to each other, and “building-stack-like structure” system which is adjacent and connected in different ways to existing building are considered in the paper. Different types of connections, such as dampers, including the ones suggested by the authors, are studied. Seismic impact is given as a harmonic function and various existing accelerograms, including synthesized ones. Distinctive feature of this paper from previously published ones [1] [2] is the fact that the emphasis falls on the influence of soil-foundation interaction properties, which are described using various models of load-displacement connections. Calculation results are compared in the case of representation of the building as concentrated masses and spatial systems. Ways to reduce seismic response of buildings during the earthquakes are pointed out. Results of experimental studies are given in the paper and are compared with calculations.展开更多
Stretchable strain sensors are a crucial component in various applications,such as wearable devices,human-machine interfaces,and soft robotics.Hence,strain sensors with low hysteresis,high fidelity,and accurate sensin...Stretchable strain sensors are a crucial component in various applications,such as wearable devices,human-machine interfaces,and soft robotics.Hence,strain sensors with low hysteresis,high fidelity,and accurate sensing ability are urgently required for the precise measurement of large and high-frequency dynamic deformations.However,the existing hysteresis of the current functional materials utilized in strain sensors significantly impedes the achievement of these properties.Herein,we introduce an ultralow dynamic hysteresis capacitive strain sensor using a low-hysteresis and high-relative-permittivity ionic liquid-elastomer composite as the dielectric material.Based on the low-hysteresis dielectric,the prepared capacitive strain sensors exhibit ultralow electrical hysteresis(2.20%at a strain rate of 100% s^(-1)and strain of100%)and maintain low electrical hysteresis(4.35%)even under extremely high strain rates and large dynamic strain loads(a strain rate of 500% s^(-1)and strain of 100%).Moreover,the strain sensor manifests exceptional cyclic stability under 50,000 cycles of 100%strain at a strain rate of 200% s^(-1);the response curves remain nearly identical throughout these 50,000 cycles.Furthermore,the ultralowhysteresis strain sensor was successfully applied to accurate and reliable real-time human-machine interactions,revealing its great potential in various fields,including electronic skin,flexible robotics,wearable electronics,and virtual reality.展开更多
Motion intention recognition is considered the key technology for enhancing the training effectiveness of upper limb rehabilitation robots for stroke patients,but traditional recognition systems are difficult to simul...Motion intention recognition is considered the key technology for enhancing the training effectiveness of upper limb rehabilitation robots for stroke patients,but traditional recognition systems are difficult to simultaneously balance real-time performance and reliability.To achieve real-time and accurate upper limb motion intention recognition,a multi-modal fusion method based on surface electromyography(sEMG)signals and arrayed flexible thin-film pressure(AFTFP)sensors was proposed.Through experimental tests on 10 healthy subjects(5 males and 5 females,age 23±2 years),sEMG signals and human-machine interaction force(HMIF)signals were collected during elbow flexion,extension,and shoulder internal and external rotation.The AFTFP signals based on dynamic calibration compensation and the sEMG signals were processed for feature extraction and fusion,and the recognition performance of single signals and fused signals was compared using a support vector machine(SVM).The experimental results showed that the sEMG signals consistently appeared 175±25 ms earlier than the HMIF signals(p<0.01,paired t-test).In offline conditions,the recognition accuracy of the fused signals exceeded 99.77%across different time windows.Under a 0.1 s time window,the real-time recognition accuracy of the fused signals was 14.1%higher than that of the single sEMG signal,and the system’s end-to-end delay was reduced to less than 100 ms.The AFTFP sensor is applied to motion intention recognition for the first time.And its low-cost,high-density array design provided an innovative solution for rehabilitation robots.The findings demonstrate that the AFTFP sensor adopted in this study effectively enhances intention recognition performance.The fusion of its output HMIF signals with sEMG signals combines the advantages of both modalities,enabling real-time and accurate motion intention recognition.This provides efficient command output for human-machine interaction in scenarios such as stroke rehabilitation.展开更多
Multi-organ-on-a-chip(MOOC)technology represents a pivotal direction in the organ-on-a-chip field,seeking to emulate the complex interactions of multiple human organs in vitro through microfluidic systems.This technol...Multi-organ-on-a-chip(MOOC)technology represents a pivotal direction in the organ-on-a-chip field,seeking to emulate the complex interactions of multiple human organs in vitro through microfluidic systems.This technology overcomes the limitations of traditional single-organ models,providing a novel platform for investigating complex disease mechanisms and evaluating drug efficacy and toxicity.Although it demonstrates broad application prospects,its development still faces critical bottlenecks,including inadequate physiological coupling between organs,short functional maintenance durations,and limited real-time monitoring capabilities.Contemporary research is advancing along three key directions,including functional coupling,sensor integration,and full-process automation systems,to propel the technology toward enhanced levels of physiological relevance and predictive accuracy.展开更多
Surgical robots are designed to provide enhanced precision and dexterity compared to manual surgical procedures,which mainly rely on multimodal sensing technologies for the surgeon to seamlessly operate the robotic ar...Surgical robots are designed to provide enhanced precision and dexterity compared to manual surgical procedures,which mainly rely on multimodal sensing technologies for the surgeon to seamlessly operate the robotic arms and instruments.Compared with single-mode sensors,optical and mechanical bi-modal sensors provide improved precision,enhanced safety,and robustness of human-machine interaction systems.Here,the template-guided and pneumatic printing technologies are combined to construct perovskite and graphene parallel structures with both optical and mechanical sensing capabilities.The printed uniformly crystallized perovskite microstructure exhibits fast and sensitive photoelectric response characteristics,enabling shadow recognition functionality.The combination of graphene and elastic rubber endows the great printability to prepare parallel structures near the perovskite arrays for force sensing capabilities.Thus,the printed perovskite and graphene structures possess non-contact optical sensing capabilities to detect hand position by recognizing shadows between the hand and the sensor,as well as contact mechanical sensing capabilities to detect touch force applied by the hand.It provides a synergistic platform for real-time and multidimensional feedback to improve human-machine interaction.展开更多
Human-robot interaction(HRI)is becoming ubiquitous where both humans and robots perform tasks,while reliable robotic sensors are the prerequisite for efficient and safe HRI,especially in unstructured or dynamic enviro...Human-robot interaction(HRI)is becoming ubiquitous where both humans and robots perform tasks,while reliable robotic sensors are the prerequisite for efficient and safe HRI,especially in unstructured or dynamic environments.A wide spectrum of robotic sensors has been developed but most of them are limited to single or dual functionality,making it challenging to perceive complex environments.Here,we present a type of intrinsically soft robotic sensor with quadruple sensing functionalities integrated into a single device,including spatial approach sensing,thermal approach sensing,thermal touch sensing,and mechanical force sensing.Through such quadruple sensing functions,both thermal and mechanical stimulations can be well resolved in both contact and non-contact manners.More importantly,all components of the robotic sensors can be fully recycled for reuse upon the sensor's end of service,achieving superior cost-efficiency and eco-sustainability.As demonstrations,a close-loop intelligent HRI system is constructed via integrating our intrinsically soft sensors with pneumatic soft grippers and programmable robotic arms.A diversity of reliable HRI scenarios(e.g.,human-robot interfacing,object perception/classification,bedside clinical care,etc.)are successfully demonstrated leveraging the quadruple sensing functionalities.This study presents a new path to enrich robotic sensing functionality and enhance HRI reliability in complex environments.展开更多
Sensor platforms with active sensing equipment such as radar may betray their existence, by emitting energy that will be intercepted by enemy surveillance sensors. The radar with less emission has more excellent perfo...Sensor platforms with active sensing equipment such as radar may betray their existence, by emitting energy that will be intercepted by enemy surveillance sensors. The radar with less emission has more excellent performance of the low probability of intercept(LPI). In order to reduce the emission times of the radar, a novel sensor selection strategy based on an improved interacting multiple model particle filter(IMMPF) tracking method is presented. Firstly the IMMPF tracking method is improved by increasing the weight of the particle which is close to the system state and updating the model probability of every particle. Then a sensor selection approach for LPI takes use of both the target's maneuverability and the state's uncertainty to decide the radar's radiation time. The radar will work only when the target's maneuverability and the state's uncertainty exceed the control capability of the passive sensors. Tracking accuracy and LPI performance are demonstrated in the Monte Carlo simulations.展开更多
In the past decade,the global industry and research attentions on intelligent skin-like electronics have boosted their applications in diverse fields including human healthcare,Internet of Things,human–machine interf...In the past decade,the global industry and research attentions on intelligent skin-like electronics have boosted their applications in diverse fields including human healthcare,Internet of Things,human–machine interfaces,artificial intelligence and soft robotics.Among them,flexible humidity sensors play a vital role in noncontact measurements relying on the unique property of rapid response to humidity change.This work presents an overview of recent advances in flexible humidity sensors using various active functional materials for contactless monitoring.Four categories of humidity sensors are highlighted based on resistive,capacitive,impedance-type and voltage-type working mechanisms.Furthermore,typical strategies including chemical doping,structural design and Joule heating are introduced to enhance the performance of humidity sensors.Drawing on the noncontact perception capability,human/plant healthcare management,human-machine interactions as well as integrated humidity sensor-based feedback systems are presented.The burgeoning innovations in this research field will benefit human society,especially during the COVID-19 epidemic,where cross-infection should be averted and contactless sensation is highly desired.展开更多
Currently, little work has been devoted to the mediators and tools for multi-role production interactions in the mass individualization environment. This paper proposes a kind of hardware-software-integrated mediators...Currently, little work has been devoted to the mediators and tools for multi-role production interactions in the mass individualization environment. This paper proposes a kind of hardware-software-integrated mediators called social sensors (S2ensors) to facilitate the production interactions among customers, manufacturers, and other stakeholders in the social manufacturing systems (SMS). The concept, classification, operational logics, and for- malization of S2ensors are clarified. S2ensors collect sub- jective data from physical sensors and objective data from sensory input in mobile Apps, merge them into meaningful information for decision-making, and finally feed the decisions back for reaction and execution. Then, an S2en- sors-Cloud platform is discussed to integrate different S2- ensors to work for SMSs in an autonomous way. A demonstrative case is studied by developing a prototype system and the results show that S2ensors and S2ensors- Cloud platform can assist multi-role stakeholders interact and collaborate for the production tasks. It reveals the mediator-enabled mechanisms and methods for production interactions among stakeholders in SMS.展开更多
Nanomaterial-based flexible sensors(NMFSs)can be tightly attached to the human skin or integrated with clothing to monitor human physiological information,provide medical data,or explore metaverse spaces.Nanomaterials...Nanomaterial-based flexible sensors(NMFSs)can be tightly attached to the human skin or integrated with clothing to monitor human physiological information,provide medical data,or explore metaverse spaces.Nanomaterials have been widely incorporated into flexible sensors due to their facile processing,material compatibility,and unique properties.This review highlights the recent advancements in NMFSs involving various nanomaterial frameworks such as nanoparticles,nanowires,and nanofilms.Different triggering interaction interfaces between NMFSs and metaverse/virtual reality(VR)applications,e.g.skin-mechanics-triggered,temperature-triggered,magnetically triggered,and neural-triggered interfaces,are discussed.In the context of interfacing physical and virtual worlds,machine learning(ML)has emerged as a promising tool for processing sensor data for controlling avatars in metaverse/VR worlds,and many ML algorithms have been proposed for virtual interaction technologies.This paper discusses the advantages,disadvantages,and prospects of NMFSs in metaverse/VR applications.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(General Program)under Grant 52571385National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2024YFC2815000 and No.2024YFB3816000)+12 种基金Open Fund of State Key Laboratory of Deep-sea Manned Vehicles(Grant No.2025SKLDMV07)Shenzhen Science and Technology Program(WDZC20231128114452001,JCYJ20240813112107010 and JCYJ20240813111910014)the Tsinghua SIGS Scientific Research Startup Fund(QD2022021C)the Dreams Foundation of Jianghuai Advance Technology Center(2023-ZM 01 Z006)the Ocean Decade International Cooperation Center(ODCC)(GHZZ3702840002024020000026)Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Marine Ecology(ZDSYS20230626091459009)Shenzhen Science and Technology Program(No.KJZD20240903100905008)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22305141)Pearl River Talent Program(No.2023QN10C114)General Program of Guangdong Province(No.2025A1515011700)the Guangdong Innovative and Entrepreneurial Research Team Program(2023ZT10C040)Scientific Research Foundation from Shenzhen Finance Bureau(No.GJHZ20240218113600002)Tsinghua University(JC2023001).
文摘Developing effective,versatile,and high-precision sensing interfaces remains a crucial challenge in human-machine-environment interaction applications.Despite progress in interaction-oriented sensing skins,limitations remain in unit-level reconfiguration,multiaxial force and motion sensing,and robust operation across dynamically changing or irregular surfaces.Herein,we develop a reconfigurable omnidirectional triboelectric whisker sensor array(RO-TWSA)comprising multiple sensing units that integrate a triboelectric whisker structure(TWS)with an untethered hydro-sealing vacuum sucker(UHSVS),enabling reversibly portable deployment and omnidirectional perception across diverse surfaces.Using a simple dual-triangular electrode layout paired with MXene/silicone nanocomposite dielectric layer,the sensor unit achieves precise omnidirectional force and motion sensing with a detection threshold as low as 0.024 N and an angular resolution of 5°,while the UHSVS provides reliable and reversible multi-surface anchoring for the sensor units by involving a newly designed hydrogel combining high mechanical robustness and superior water absorption.Extensive experiments demonstrate the effectiveness of RO-TWSA across various interactive scenarios,including teleoperation,tactile diagnostics,and robotic autonomous exploration.Overall,RO-TWSA presents a versatile and high-resolution tactile interface,offering new avenues for intelligent perception and interaction in complex real-world environments.
基金This work was supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(51902035 and 52073037)Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing(cstc2020jcyj-msxmX0807)+1 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2020CDJ-LHSS-001 and 2019CDXZWL001)Chongqing graduate tutor team construction project(ydstd1832).
文摘In human-machine interaction,robotic hands are useful in many scenarios.To operate robotic hands via gestures instead of handles will greatly improve the convenience and intuition of human-machine interaction.Here,we present a magnetic array assisted sliding triboelectric sensor for achieving a real-time gesture interaction between a human hand and robotic hand.With a finger’s traction movement of flexion or extension,the sensor can induce positive/negative pulse signals.Through counting the pulses in unit time,the degree,speed,and direction of finger motion can be judged in realtime.The magnetic array plays an important role in generating the quantifiable pulses.The designed two parts of magnetic array can transform sliding motion into contact-separation and constrain the sliding pathway,respectively,thus improve the durability,low speed signal amplitude,and stability of the system.This direct quantization approach and optimization of wearable gesture sensor provide a new strategy for achieving a natural,intuitive,and real-time human-robotic interaction.
基金the research council of Gachsaran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Iran for supporting this project under Grant no. 25518
文摘In this work, an electrochemical sensor was fabricated for determination of an anthracycline, doxorubicin(DOX) as a chemotherapy drug in plasma based on multi-walled carbon nanotubes modified platinum electrode(Pt/MWCNTs). DOX was effectively accumulated on the surface of modified electrode and generated a pair of redox peaks at around 0.522 and 0.647 V(vs. Ag/Ag Cl) in Britton Robinson(B-R) buffer(p H 4.0, 0.1 M). The electrochemical parameters including p H, type of buffer, accumulation time, amount of modifier and scan rate were optimized. Under the optimized conditions, there was a linear correlation between cathodic peak current and concentration of DOX in the range of 0.05–4.0 μg/m L with the detection limit of 0.002 μg/m L. The number of electron transfers(n) and electron transfer-coefficient(α) were estimated as 2.0 and 0.25, respectively. The constructed sensor displayed excellent precision, sensitivity, repeatability and selectivity in the determination of DOX in plasma. Moreover, cyclic voltammetry studies of DOX in the presence of DNA showed an intercalation mechanism with binding constant(K_b) of 1.12×10~5L/mol.
基金Supported by Natural Science Foundation of China(U1713210).
文摘Haptic interaction plays an important role in the virtual reality technology,which let a person not only view the 3D virtual environment but also realistically touch the virtual environment.As a key part of haptic interaction,force feedback has become an essential function for the haptic interaction.Therefore,multi-dimensional force sensors are widely used in the fields of virtual reality and augmented reality.In this paper,some conventional multi-dimensional force sensors based on different measurement principles,such as resistive,capacitive,piezoelectric,are briefly introduced.Then the mechanical structures of the elastic body of multi-dimensional force sensors are reviewed.It is obvious that the performance of the multi-dimensional force sensor is mainly dependent upon the mechanical structure of elastic body.Furthermore,the calibration process of the force sensor is analyzed,and problems in calibration are discussed.Interdimensional coupling error is one of the main factors affecting the measurement precision of the multi-dimensional force sensors.Therefore,reducing or even eliminating dimensional coupling error becomes a fundamental requirement in the design of multi-dimensional force sensors,and the decoupling state-of-art of the multi-dimensional force sensors are introduced in this paper.At last,the trends and current challenges of multi-dimensional force sensing technology are proposed.
基金supported by the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2022BG011)the Fundamental Research Funds for Central Universities(No.2020CDJ-LHZZ-077)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing,China(No.c stc2020jcyj-msxmX0397)the Fundamental Research Funds for Central Universities(No.00007717).
文摘As the Internet of Things advances,gesture recognition emerges as a prominent domain in human-machine interaction(HMI).However,interactive wearables based on conductive hydrogels for individuals with single-arm functionality or disabilities remain underexplored.Here,we devised a wearable one-handed keyboard with gesture recognition,employing machine learning algorithms and hydrogel-based mechanical sensors to boost productivity.PCG(PAM/CMC/rGO)hydrogels are composed of polyacrylamide(PAM),sodium carboxymethyl cellulose(CMC),and reduced graphene oxide(rGO),which function as a strain,pressure sensor,and electrode material.The PAM chains offer the gel’s elasticity by covalent cross-linking,while the biocompatible CMC improves the dispersion of rGO and promotes electromechanical properties.Integrating rGO sheets into the polymer matrix facilitates cross-linking and generates supple-mentary conductive pathways,thereby augmenting the gel system’s elasticity,sensitivity,and durability.Our hydrogel sensors include high sensitivity(gage factor(GF)=8.18,395.6%-551.96%)and superior pressure sensing capabilities(Sensitivity(S)=0.3116 kPa^(-1),0-9.82 kPa).Furthermore,we developed a wearable keyboard with up to 98.13%accuracy using convolutional neural networks and a custom data acquisition system.This study establishes the groundwork for creating multifunctional gel sensors for intelligent machines,wearable devices,and brain-computer interfaces.
基金The financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (32201179)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation (2020A1515110126 and 2021A1515010130)+1 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (N2319005)Ningbo Science and Technology Major Project (2021Z027) is gratefully acknowledged。
文摘The development of bioinspired gradient hydrogels with self-sensing actuated capabilities for remote interaction with soft-hard robots remains a challenging endeavor. Here, we propose a novel multifunctional self-sensing actuated gradient hydrogel that combines ultrafast actuation and high sensitivity for remote interaction with robotic hand. The gradient network structure, achieved through a wettability difference method involving the rapid precipitation of MoO_(2) nanosheets, introduces hydrophilic disparities between two sides within hydrogel. This distinctive approach bestows the hydrogel with ultrafast thermo-responsive actuation(21° s^(-1)) and enhanced photothermal efficiency(increase by 3.7 ℃ s^(-1) under 808 nm near-infrared). Moreover, the local cross-linking of sodium alginate with Ca^(2+) endows the hydrogel with programmable deformability and information display capabilities. Additionally, the hydrogel exhibits high sensitivity(gauge factor 3.94 within a wide strain range of 600%), fast response times(140 ms) and good cycling stability. Leveraging these exceptional properties, we incorporate the hydrogel into various soft actuators, including soft gripper, artificial iris, and bioinspired jellyfish, as well as wearable electronics capable of precise human motion and physiological signal detection. Furthermore, through the synergistic combination of remarkable actuation and sensitivity, we realize a self-sensing touch bioinspired tongue. Notably, by employing quantitative analysis of actuation-sensing, we realize remote interaction between soft-hard robot via the Internet of Things. The multifunctional self-sensing actuated gradient hydrogel presented in this study provides a new insight for advanced somatosensory materials, self-feedback intelligent soft robots and human–machine interactions.
文摘Heterogeneous traffic conditions prevail in developing countries. Vehicles maintain weak lane discipline which increases lateral interactions of vehicles significantly. It is necessary to study these interactions in the form of maintained lateral gaps for modeling this traffic scenario. This paper aims at determining lateral clearances maintained by different vehicle types while moving in a heterogeneous traffic stream during overtaking. These data were collected using an instrumented vehicle which runs as a part of the stream. Variation of obtained clearance with average speed of interacting vehicles is studied and modeled. Different instrumented vehicles of various types are developed using (1) ultrasonic sensors fixed on both sides of vehicle, which provide inter-vehicular lateral distance and relative speed; and (2) GPS device with cameras, which provides vehicle type and speed of interacting vehicles. They are driven on different roads in six cities of India, to measure lateral gaps maintained with different interacting vehicles at different speeds. Relationships between lateral gaps and speed are modeled as regression lines with positive slopes and beta-distributed residuals. Nature of these graphs (i.e., slopes, intercepts, residuals) are also evaluated and compared for different interacting vehicle-type pairs. It is observed that similar vehicle pairs maintain less lateral clearance than dissimilar vehicle pairs. If a vehicle interacts with two vehicles (one on each side) simultaneously, lateral clearance is reduced and safety of the vehicles is compromised. The obtained relationships can be used for simulating lateral clearance maintaining behavior of vehicles in heterogeneous traffic.
基金partially supported by Creative Group of Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province (Grant No. 2021CFA030)National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 41872210)。
文摘To investigate the impacts of mineral composition on physical and mechanical properties of carbonate rocks,limestone specimens containing different contents in calcite and dolomite are selected to perform CO_(2)-water-rock reaction experiments.The X-ray Diffraction(XRD) and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance(NMR) are carried out to examine the change characteristics of mineral dissolution and pore structure after reaction.The core flooding experiments with Fiber Bragg gratings are implemented to examine the stress sensitivity of carbonate rocks.The results show that the limestones containing pure calcite are more susceptible to acid dissolution compared to limestone containing impure dolomite.The calcite content in pure limestone decreases as the reaction undergoes.The dissolution of dolomite leads to the formation of calcite in impure limestone.Calcite dissolution leads to the formation of macropore and flow channels in pure limestone,while the effects of impure dolomite in impure limestone results in mesopore formation.When confining pressure is lower than 12 MPa,pure limestones demonstrate higher strain sensitivity coefficients compared to impure limestone containing dolomite after reaction.When confining pressure exceeds 12 MPa,the strain sensitivity coefficients of both pure and impure limestones become almost equal.
文摘Recent advancements in the Internet of Things IoT and cloud computing have paved the way for mobile Healthcare(mHealthcare)services.A patient within the hospital is monitored by several devices.Moreover,upon leaving the hospital,the patient can be remotely monitored whether directly using body wearable sensors or using a smartphone equipped with sensors to monitor different user-health parameters.This raises potential challenges for intelligent monitoring of patient's health.In this paper,an improved architecture for smart mHealthcare is proposed that is supported by HCI design principles.The HCI also provides the support for the User-Centric Design(UCD)for smart mHealthcare models.Furthermore,the HCI along with IoT's(Internet of Things)5-layered architecture has the potential of improving User Experience(UX)in mHealthcare design and help saving lives.The intelligent mHealthcare system is supported by the IoT sensing and communication layers and health care providers are supported by the application layer for the medical,behavioral,and health-related information.Health care providers and users are further supported by an intelligent layer performing critical situation assessment and performing a multi-modal communication using an intelligent assistant.The HCI design focuses on the ease-of-use,including user experience and safety,alarms,and error-resistant displays of the end-user,and improves user's experience and user satisfaction.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.61374160)the Shanghai Aerospace Science and Technology Innovation Fund(No.SAST201237)
文摘This paper presents a data fusion algorithm for dynamic system with multi-sensor and uncertain system models. The algorithm is mainly based on Kalman filter and interacting multiple model(IMM). It processes crosscorrelated sensor noises by using augmented fusion before model interacting. And eigenvalue decomposition is utilized to reduce calculation complexity and implement parallel computing. In simulation part, the feasibility of the algorithm was tested and verified, and the relationship between sensor number and the estimation precision was studied. Results show that simply increasing the number of sensor cannot always improve the performance of the estimation. Type and number of sensors should be optimized in practical applications.
文摘Seismic oscillations of the “building-building” system which is interconnected buildings built close to each other, and “building-stack-like structure” system which is adjacent and connected in different ways to existing building are considered in the paper. Different types of connections, such as dampers, including the ones suggested by the authors, are studied. Seismic impact is given as a harmonic function and various existing accelerograms, including synthesized ones. Distinctive feature of this paper from previously published ones [1] [2] is the fact that the emphasis falls on the influence of soil-foundation interaction properties, which are described using various models of load-displacement connections. Calculation results are compared in the case of representation of the building as concentrated masses and spatial systems. Ways to reduce seismic response of buildings during the earthquakes are pointed out. Results of experimental studies are given in the paper and are compared with calculations.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52250398,52125205 and U20A20166)the Natural Science Foundation of Beijing Municipality(No.2222088)+1 种基金Shenzhen Science and Technology Program(No.KQTD20170810105439418)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities
文摘Stretchable strain sensors are a crucial component in various applications,such as wearable devices,human-machine interfaces,and soft robotics.Hence,strain sensors with low hysteresis,high fidelity,and accurate sensing ability are urgently required for the precise measurement of large and high-frequency dynamic deformations.However,the existing hysteresis of the current functional materials utilized in strain sensors significantly impedes the achievement of these properties.Herein,we introduce an ultralow dynamic hysteresis capacitive strain sensor using a low-hysteresis and high-relative-permittivity ionic liquid-elastomer composite as the dielectric material.Based on the low-hysteresis dielectric,the prepared capacitive strain sensors exhibit ultralow electrical hysteresis(2.20%at a strain rate of 100% s^(-1)and strain of100%)and maintain low electrical hysteresis(4.35%)even under extremely high strain rates and large dynamic strain loads(a strain rate of 500% s^(-1)and strain of 100%).Moreover,the strain sensor manifests exceptional cyclic stability under 50,000 cycles of 100%strain at a strain rate of 200% s^(-1);the response curves remain nearly identical throughout these 50,000 cycles.Furthermore,the ultralowhysteresis strain sensor was successfully applied to accurate and reliable real-time human-machine interactions,revealing its great potential in various fields,including electronic skin,flexible robotics,wearable electronics,and virtual reality.
基金supported by Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(No.2024A1515012810).
文摘Motion intention recognition is considered the key technology for enhancing the training effectiveness of upper limb rehabilitation robots for stroke patients,but traditional recognition systems are difficult to simultaneously balance real-time performance and reliability.To achieve real-time and accurate upper limb motion intention recognition,a multi-modal fusion method based on surface electromyography(sEMG)signals and arrayed flexible thin-film pressure(AFTFP)sensors was proposed.Through experimental tests on 10 healthy subjects(5 males and 5 females,age 23±2 years),sEMG signals and human-machine interaction force(HMIF)signals were collected during elbow flexion,extension,and shoulder internal and external rotation.The AFTFP signals based on dynamic calibration compensation and the sEMG signals were processed for feature extraction and fusion,and the recognition performance of single signals and fused signals was compared using a support vector machine(SVM).The experimental results showed that the sEMG signals consistently appeared 175±25 ms earlier than the HMIF signals(p<0.01,paired t-test).In offline conditions,the recognition accuracy of the fused signals exceeded 99.77%across different time windows.Under a 0.1 s time window,the real-time recognition accuracy of the fused signals was 14.1%higher than that of the single sEMG signal,and the system’s end-to-end delay was reduced to less than 100 ms.The AFTFP sensor is applied to motion intention recognition for the first time.And its low-cost,high-density array design provided an innovative solution for rehabilitation robots.The findings demonstrate that the AFTFP sensor adopted in this study effectively enhances intention recognition performance.The fusion of its output HMIF signals with sEMG signals combines the advantages of both modalities,enabling real-time and accurate motion intention recognition.This provides efficient command output for human-machine interaction in scenarios such as stroke rehabilitation.
基金supported by the Shenzhen Medical Research Fund(Grant No.A2303049)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research(Grant No.2023A1515010647)+1 种基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.22004135)Shenzhen Science and Technology Program(Grant No.RCBS20210706092409020,GXWD20201231165807008,20200824162253002).
文摘Multi-organ-on-a-chip(MOOC)technology represents a pivotal direction in the organ-on-a-chip field,seeking to emulate the complex interactions of multiple human organs in vitro through microfluidic systems.This technology overcomes the limitations of traditional single-organ models,providing a novel platform for investigating complex disease mechanisms and evaluating drug efficacy and toxicity.Although it demonstrates broad application prospects,its development still faces critical bottlenecks,including inadequate physiological coupling between organs,short functional maintenance durations,and limited real-time monitoring capabilities.Contemporary research is advancing along three key directions,including functional coupling,sensor integration,and full-process automation systems,to propel the technology toward enhanced levels of physiological relevance and predictive accuracy.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52222313,22075296,52321006,T2394480,and T2394484)the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant Nos.2023YFE0111500,2021YFB3200701,and 2022YFB4700804)+1 种基金Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences(Grant No.BNLMSCXXM-202005)Beijing Municipal Science&Technology Commission(Grant No.Z231100005923039).
文摘Surgical robots are designed to provide enhanced precision and dexterity compared to manual surgical procedures,which mainly rely on multimodal sensing technologies for the surgeon to seamlessly operate the robotic arms and instruments.Compared with single-mode sensors,optical and mechanical bi-modal sensors provide improved precision,enhanced safety,and robustness of human-machine interaction systems.Here,the template-guided and pneumatic printing technologies are combined to construct perovskite and graphene parallel structures with both optical and mechanical sensing capabilities.The printed uniformly crystallized perovskite microstructure exhibits fast and sensitive photoelectric response characteristics,enabling shadow recognition functionality.The combination of graphene and elastic rubber endows the great printability to prepare parallel structures near the perovskite arrays for force sensing capabilities.Thus,the printed perovskite and graphene structures possess non-contact optical sensing capabilities to detect hand position by recognizing shadows between the hand and the sensor,as well as contact mechanical sensing capabilities to detect touch force applied by the hand.It provides a synergistic platform for real-time and multidimensional feedback to improve human-machine interaction.
基金financially supported by the Sichuan Science and Technology Program(2024YFFK0133 and 2023NSFSC1131)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52203272)+1 种基金supported by the“Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of China”Medical Interdisciplinary Research Key Project of Sichuan University(2022)。
文摘Human-robot interaction(HRI)is becoming ubiquitous where both humans and robots perform tasks,while reliable robotic sensors are the prerequisite for efficient and safe HRI,especially in unstructured or dynamic environments.A wide spectrum of robotic sensors has been developed but most of them are limited to single or dual functionality,making it challenging to perceive complex environments.Here,we present a type of intrinsically soft robotic sensor with quadruple sensing functionalities integrated into a single device,including spatial approach sensing,thermal approach sensing,thermal touch sensing,and mechanical force sensing.Through such quadruple sensing functions,both thermal and mechanical stimulations can be well resolved in both contact and non-contact manners.More importantly,all components of the robotic sensors can be fully recycled for reuse upon the sensor's end of service,achieving superior cost-efficiency and eco-sustainability.As demonstrations,a close-loop intelligent HRI system is constructed via integrating our intrinsically soft sensors with pneumatic soft grippers and programmable robotic arms.A diversity of reliable HRI scenarios(e.g.,human-robot interfacing,object perception/classification,bedside clinical care,etc.)are successfully demonstrated leveraging the quadruple sensing functionalities.This study presents a new path to enrich robotic sensing functionality and enhance HRI reliability in complex environments.
基金supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(NJ20140010)the Scientific Research Start-up Funding from Jiangsu University of Science and Technology+1 种基金the Scienceand Technology on Electronic Information Control Laboratory Projectthe Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions
文摘Sensor platforms with active sensing equipment such as radar may betray their existence, by emitting energy that will be intercepted by enemy surveillance sensors. The radar with less emission has more excellent performance of the low probability of intercept(LPI). In order to reduce the emission times of the radar, a novel sensor selection strategy based on an improved interacting multiple model particle filter(IMMPF) tracking method is presented. Firstly the IMMPF tracking method is improved by increasing the weight of the particle which is close to the system state and updating the model probability of every particle. Then a sensor selection approach for LPI takes use of both the target's maneuverability and the state's uncertainty to decide the radar's radiation time. The radar will work only when the target's maneuverability and the state's uncertainty exceed the control capability of the passive sensors. Tracking accuracy and LPI performance are demonstrated in the Monte Carlo simulations.
基金supported by the National Science and Technology Innovation 2030 Major Project(Grant No.2022ZD0208601)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52105593 and 51975513)the Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province,China(No.LR20E050003)。
文摘In the past decade,the global industry and research attentions on intelligent skin-like electronics have boosted their applications in diverse fields including human healthcare,Internet of Things,human–machine interfaces,artificial intelligence and soft robotics.Among them,flexible humidity sensors play a vital role in noncontact measurements relying on the unique property of rapid response to humidity change.This work presents an overview of recent advances in flexible humidity sensors using various active functional materials for contactless monitoring.Four categories of humidity sensors are highlighted based on resistive,capacitive,impedance-type and voltage-type working mechanisms.Furthermore,typical strategies including chemical doping,structural design and Joule heating are introduced to enhance the performance of humidity sensors.Drawing on the noncontact perception capability,human/plant healthcare management,human-machine interactions as well as integrated humidity sensor-based feedback systems are presented.The burgeoning innovations in this research field will benefit human society,especially during the COVID-19 epidemic,where cross-infection should be averted and contactless sensation is highly desired.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.71571142,51275396)
文摘Currently, little work has been devoted to the mediators and tools for multi-role production interactions in the mass individualization environment. This paper proposes a kind of hardware-software-integrated mediators called social sensors (S2ensors) to facilitate the production interactions among customers, manufacturers, and other stakeholders in the social manufacturing systems (SMS). The concept, classification, operational logics, and for- malization of S2ensors are clarified. S2ensors collect sub- jective data from physical sensors and objective data from sensory input in mobile Apps, merge them into meaningful information for decision-making, and finally feed the decisions back for reaction and execution. Then, an S2en- sors-Cloud platform is discussed to integrate different S2- ensors to work for SMSs in an autonomous way. A demonstrative case is studied by developing a prototype system and the results show that S2ensors and S2ensors- Cloud platform can assist multi-role stakeholders interact and collaborate for the production tasks. It reveals the mediator-enabled mechanisms and methods for production interactions among stakeholders in SMS.
基金financially supported by China Scholarship Council(CSC)under the Grant CSC(No.202107585001)Jilin Provincial Science and Technology Program(Nos.20210101069JC and 20190702002GH)+2 种基金Science and Technology Program of Changchun(No.21ZGM18)‘111’Project of China(No.D17017)the Hong Kong Research Grants Council(Project Nos.11207222 and 11210819)for partially supporting this work。
文摘Nanomaterial-based flexible sensors(NMFSs)can be tightly attached to the human skin or integrated with clothing to monitor human physiological information,provide medical data,or explore metaverse spaces.Nanomaterials have been widely incorporated into flexible sensors due to their facile processing,material compatibility,and unique properties.This review highlights the recent advancements in NMFSs involving various nanomaterial frameworks such as nanoparticles,nanowires,and nanofilms.Different triggering interaction interfaces between NMFSs and metaverse/virtual reality(VR)applications,e.g.skin-mechanics-triggered,temperature-triggered,magnetically triggered,and neural-triggered interfaces,are discussed.In the context of interfacing physical and virtual worlds,machine learning(ML)has emerged as a promising tool for processing sensor data for controlling avatars in metaverse/VR worlds,and many ML algorithms have been proposed for virtual interaction technologies.This paper discusses the advantages,disadvantages,and prospects of NMFSs in metaverse/VR applications.