journal article·2026-03Open access

A Tongue‐Computer Tactile Interface Mediated by the Magnetoelectric‐Driven Tribovoltaic Sensors

Jiarui Zhao, Chuyu Tang, Meihua Zhou, Dehai Yu, Minhai Chen, Shaobo Wang, Quanhong Hu, Zhuoheng Jiang, Zhong Lin Wang, Xiong Pu, Linlin Li

Advanced Materials· Volume 38· Issue 14

Abstract

ABSTRACT Current human‐computer interaction (HCI) technologies often suffer from wearing discomfort, noise sensitivity, user fatigue, and privacy concerns, particularly for users with physical disabilities or those requiring high‐precision control. In this study, we address the aforementioned challenges by designing an interactive tongue‐computer interface (ITCI) that enables precise, hands‐free interaction through subtle tongue movements. The ITCI utilizes an array of direct current tribovoltaic tactile sensors enhanced by the magnetoelectric effect, achieving a peak current density of 10.72 A m −2 , a charge density of 718 mC m −2 , and a sensitivity of 90 µA N −1 . integration with a bidirectional long short‐term memory (BiLSTM) neural network yields a recognition accuracy of 99.98%, supporting diverse interactive applications, including smart wheelchair control, robotic manipulation, and immersive gaming. This self‐powered, noninvasive interface enhances user autonomy and privacy, offering a robust platform for intelligent, energy‐efficient, and hands‐free human–machine interaction.
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OpenAlex topics: Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials · Tactile and Sensory Interactions · Interactive and Immersive Displays

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Affiliations

Beijing Key Laboratory of High‐Entropy Energy Materials and Devices Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing P. R. China

School of Nanoscience and Engineering University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing P. R. China

College of Engineering China Agricultural University Beijing P. R. China

Funding

Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities

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