Ultrahigh‐Linear Bio‐Inspired Janus Elastomeric Strain Sensor with High Sensitivity and Stretchability via Surface Wrinkle Engineering

ABSTRACT In pursuit of high‐performance flexible strain sensors, achieving an optimal trade‐off among linearity, sensitivity, and strain sensing range remains a critical challenge. Inspired by the wrinkled‐leaf viburnum, we develop a Janus sensor that replicates its asymmetric structure. It comprises a dense, micro‐wrinkled natural rubber (NR)/graphene (GRs) top layer and a loose NR/carbon nanotubes (CNTs) bottom layer, fabricated via facile layer‐by‐layer filtration and pre‐stretching strategy. This bio‐inspired design enables the sensor with a synergistic sensing mechanism: wrinkle‐guided microcrack ensures highly sensitive linear response at low strains; strain‐phase division maintains signal continuity at medium strains; and parallel conductive circuits provide robustness at high strains. As a result, the sensor achieves an exceptional combination of ultra‐high linearity (R ² > 0.999) and sensitivity (gauge factors, GF > 14) across 0–100% strain, with a wide sensing range (> 400%) and fast response (0.16 s). We demonstrate its practical value in human motion detection, physiological signal monitoring, and an intelligent glove system for gesture recognition and human‐machine interaction, highlighting its promising potential for advanced wearable devices and human‐machine interactive systems.