Flexing the Future: Strategic Insights into Wearable Sensor Development
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Abstract
Recent advances in materials science, microelectronics, and data analytics have propelled the flexible and wearable sensors field forward. This comprehensive review summarizes the current state of research in flexible and wearable sensors, shedding light on their evolving technology, applications, and potential impact on various industries. The key developments in sensor materials, fabrication techniques, and integration methods, highlighting their implications for human–machine interaction, health monitoring, sports and fitness, and beyond are explored. Additionally, the difficulties and possibilities in this quickly developing field are addressed and perspectives on the future paths and possible uses of wearable and flexible sensors, highlighting their influence on environmental monitoring, personalized technology, and the current healthcare landscape are provided. This review serves as a resource for researchers, engineers, and innovators interested in cutting‐edge developments and emerging opportunities in the realm of flexible and wearable sensors.
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Department of Physics B.M.S. College of Engineering Basavanagudi Bengaluru 560019 India
Centre for Nano‐Materials & Displays B.M.S. College of Engineering Bull Temple Road Bengaluru 560019 India
Department of Chemistry Christ University Bangalore 560029 India
Centre for Advanced Research and Development (CARD) Christ University Bangalore 560029 India
Department of Physics Faculty of Science Kasetsart University Bangkok 10900 Thailand
Climate Energy and Sustainable Technology (CEST) Department of Science and Technology Government of India Technology Bhavan, New Mehrauli Road New Delhi 110016 India
Department of Physics and Astronomy College of Science King Saud University Riyadh 11451 Saudi Arabia
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