journal article·2025-06Open access

Hierarchical rGO‐Based Triboelectric Sensors Enable Motion Monitoring and Trajectory Tracking

Sheng Liu, Weiming Qing, Jiacheng Zhang, Sihua Liao, Qiong Wang, Kexiang Wei, Wenyuan Yan, Linchuan Zhao, Hongxiang Zou

Advanced Functional Materials· Volume 35· Issue 24

Abstract

Abstract Flexible sensors are increasingly recognized for their transformative potential in wearable electronic devices, medical monitoring, and human‐computer interaction. Despite the advancements, developing a flexible sensor array with a simple structure and large area preparation for effective signal sensing and monitoring capabilities remains challenging. In this study, a hierarchical rGO‐based flexible triboelectric sensor (HG‐FTS) is scalably prepared by a simple blade‐coating approach, in which the nitrogen‐doped reduced graphene oxide (rGO) sheet is hierarchically deposited in a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) layer. The flexible triboelectric sensor performed in single electrode mode not only demonstrates exceptional reliability and consistency but also achieves a maximum voltage of ≈129 V and a power density of ≈0.5 W m −2 . These characteristics enable the real‐time monitoring of human physiological signals and joint motion with high fidelity. Furthermore, an intelligent human‐computer interactive control system is developed using the HG‐FTS, featuring a digital array touch screen with a rectangular pattern. The build system can be successfully used for pressure sensing, object shape recognition, and trajectory tracking. This work provides a viable solution to the large area preparation and high‐performance flexible sensor manufacturing and demonstrates the potential application of HG‐FTS in human‐computer interaction, signal monitoring, and intelligent sensing.
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Affiliations

School of Mechanical Engineering Hunan Institute of Engineering Xiangtan 411104 China

College of Electronic Information and Optical Engineering Nankai University Tianjin 300350 China

State Key Laboratory of Mechanical System and Vibration School of Mechanical Engineering Shanghai Jiao Tong University Shanghai 200240 China

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China

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