As wearable health monitoring advances, the demand for flexible pressure sensors that combine high sensitivity, full-range linearity, and medical-grade accuracy continues to grow. Now, researchers from the Chongqing Institute of Green and Intelligent Technology, led by Prof. Chao Zhang and Prof. Jun Yang, have developed a bioinspired dual-mechanism iontronic pressure sensor (FIPS) that mimics human skin structure—achieving record-breaking linearity and sensitivity for real-time musculoskeletal load monitoring.
Why This Sensor Matters
Innovative Design and Features
Applications and Performance
Conclusion and Outlook
This work introduces a universal design paradigm for high-performance linear flexible sensors, bridging the gap between biological inspiration and engineering precision. The FIPS platform opens new avenues for wearable biomechanics, sports medicine, and rehabilitation robotics, offering a transformative tool for early fracture-risk prediction and personalized musculoskeletal health monitoring.
Stay tuned for more innovations from Prof. Chao Zhang and Prof. Jun Yang’s team at the Chongqing Institute of Green and Intelligent Technology!
Nano-Micro Letters
Experimental study
Skin Inspired Ultra Linear Flexible Iontronic Pressure Sensors for Wearable Musculoskeletal Monitoring
1-Sep-2025