Bioinspired Omnidirectional Iontronic Sensors Based on Triboelectric Charge
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Abstract
Abstract Flexible pressure sensors are critical components in next‐generation wearable electronics and intelligent human‐machine interface (HMI). However, conventional designs often suffer from limited sensitivity and uniaxial force detection, restricting their applicability in complex environments. Here, a bioinspired omnidirectional iontronic sensor (BOIS) is presented, engineered via triboelectric coupling and featuring a cross‐scale architecture inspired by the spatial encoding properties of cochlear cilia. Through the integration of a 70° inclined macroscopic ciliary array based on Fibonacci helix optimization and 3D printing technology, the sensor achieves high‐resolution detection of both normal and shear forces. The incorporation of iontronic effects further enhances sensitivity via synergistic charge modulation. The resulting flexible sensing platform demonstrates excellent mechanical compliance, multi‐axis responsiveness, and high precision in monitoring dynamic joint motions such as wrist bending and finger flexion. This work offers a robust strategy for advancing omnidirectional tactile sensing, with promising applications in medical rehabilitation, soft robotics, and HMI.
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OpenAlex topics: Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials · Dielectric materials and actuators · Tactile and Sensory Interactions
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Affiliations
Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 101400 China
School of Nanoscience and Engineering University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 China
The University of Manchester Manchester M13 9PL UK
ZHEJIANG WANSHENG CO., LTD. Zhejiang China
Centre for Photonic Devices and Sensors University of Cambridge 9 JJ Thomson Avenue Cambridge CB3 0FA UK
Funding
National Natural Science Foundation of China
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