The SNU Engineering team has developed an eco-friendly artificial spiderweb pressure sensor that achieves high sensitivity, fast response time, and excellent mechanical stability. The sensor is capable of real-time detection of human pulse, respiration, vocalization, and finger movements, making it suitable for Parkinson’s disease reha...
SourceSeoul National University College of Engineering·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 9, 2026
Researchers have developed a highly sensitive electronic 'skin' using tiny devices that can measure force applied over an area. This technology has the potential to improve prosthetic limbs and robotic manipulation, allowing robots to accurately track hand movements and grasp delicate objects.
SourcePenn State·JournalNano-Micro Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 30, 2026
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Researchers propose a novel lower-limb motion capture system using flexible pressure sensors, achieving accurate joint position estimation with an average prediction error of only 7.8 pixels. The system enables seamless interaction and natural control in the metaverse.
SourceResearch·JournalResearch·TypeNews article·DateSep 28, 2025
SiC-based pressure sensors offer promising solutions for extreme environments due to their wide bandgap, high carrier saturation drift rate, and strong chemical stability. The review highlights key technologies, including epitaxial layers, piezoresistive effect, ohmic contacts, etching, and sensor packaging.
SourceHigher Education Press·JournalEngineering·DateApr 23, 2025
A new smart insole system monitors how people walk in real time to improve posture and provide early warnings for conditions like plantar fasciitis and Parkinson’s disease. The system offers high-resolution spatial sensing, self-powering capability, and combines with machine learning algorithms.
SourceOhio State University·JournalScience Advances·DateApr 17, 2025
A new, inexpensive measurement device can measure both pressure and acceleration using a single design and method, saving costs and simplifying manufacturing. This technology has potential applications in medical care, disaster mitigation, landslide alerts, and heavy-machinery maintenance.
SourceOsaka University·JournalApplied Physics Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 17, 2025
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Researchers have developed sensitive ceramic sensors that can selectively respond to pressure or temperature, which are integrated into a prosthetic hand and a robotic skin. The goal is to enable safe collaboration between humans and machines, with applications in medicine and industry.
SourceSwiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (EMPA)·JournalAdvanced Intelligent Systems·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 14, 2024
The integration of MXene with cellulose creates a material with enhanced photothermal, electrothermal, biocidal, and piezoelectric characteristics. The composite showcases remarkable pressure sensitivity, efficient electromagnetic interference shielding, and superior antibacterial activity.
SourceJournal of Bioresources and Bioproducts·JournalJournal of Bioresources and Bioproducts·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateOct 5, 2024
Researchers developed Transparent Pressure-Calibratable Interference Electrotactile Actuator (TPIEA) technology to provide consistent virtual haptic experiences. The TPIEA uses platinum nanoparticles to reduce impedance and achieve high transmittance, allowing for precise and varied tactile sensations.
SourceInstitute for Basic Science·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 9, 2024
A new fabrication method has been developed to create highly sensitive flexible capacitive pressure sensors. The technique uses laser speckle grayscale lithography and results in sensors with ultra-high sensitivity and low detection thresholds.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight: Advanced Manufacturing·DateAug 27, 2024
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Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin developed a first-ever stretchy electronic skin that can equip robots with human-level touch sensitivity. The new technology overcomes existing limitations in sensing accuracy as the material stretches, allowing for precise control and force manipulation.
SourceUniversity of Texas at Austin·JournalMatter·DateMay 3, 2024
Researchers at Curtin University have created a piezoresistor the size of a human hair, revolutionizing chemical and biosensors. This breakthrough enables detection of diseases through molecular shape changes, offering new possibilities for health monitoring devices.
SourceCurtin University·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 3, 2023
Researchers at NUS have developed an aero-elastic pressure sensor called eAir, promising increased precision and reliability in medical applications. The sensor can provide tactile feedback for surgeons during minimally-invasive surgeries, enhancing patient recovery and prognosis.
SourceNational University of Singapore·JournalNature Materials·DateAug 17, 2023
Researchers developed a sensor capable of detecting subtle pressure changes, mimicking human skin's sensitivity. The innovative device has potential applications in robotics, healthcare, and other fields.
SourcePenn State·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 1, 2023
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A new invention by ETH Zurich researchers uses 3D printing to create customized insoles with integrated pressure sensors that can measure foot pressure during various activities. This allows for more accurate and efficient creation of custom insoles, potentially improving athletic performance and treating musculoskeletal pain.
A team from UMass Amherst developed an all-fabric pressure sensor that works even under pressure, allowing for long-term data gathering on health indicators like bone density and depression. The sensor can be worn in comfortable clothing, providing fine-grained details for remote detection of disease or physiological issues.
SourceUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst·JournalAdvanced Materials Technologies·DateJan 30, 2023
A research team developed a smart mask integrating an ultrathin soundwave sensor that detects breathing, coughing, and speaking sounds. The mask uses machine-learning algorithms to identify respiratory diseases and improve public health by enabling prolonged monitoring.
SourceCity University of Hong Kong·JournalAdvanced Science·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 2, 2022
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Researchers have developed a novel pressure sensor using paper as the medium, achieving high sensitivity and detecting a broad range of pressures. The sensor's structure and multilayering enable conductive properties, making it suitable for flexible and wearable electronic devices in healthcare and other industries.
SourceIndian Institute of Science (IISc)·JournalACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering·DateSep 20, 2022
A new wireless sock monitoring system reduced fall rates among 'fall-risk' patients by zero falls, compared to a historical rate of 4 falls per 1,000 patient-days. The system uses pressure sensors and interrelated devices to detect patient attempts to stand up and alert nurses through a notification system.
SourceOhio State University Wexner Medical Center·JournalJournal of Nursing Care Quality·DateAug 23, 2022
Researchers developed smart textiles that sense wearer's posture and motions using a novel fabrication process called thermoforming, which improves pressure sensor precision. The technology has potential applications in healthcare and rehabilitation, such as tracking gait or monitoring pressure on diabetic patients' feet.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·DateJul 7, 2022
Researchers developed a new fabrication method for wearable pressure sensors that enhance durability, sensitivity and transparency. The sensors can detect various body movements and health indicators, such as pulse, sweat, and temperature.
SourceTerasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation·JournalSmall Methods·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 15, 2021
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Researchers have developed a new pressure sensor that can be stretched up to 50% while maintaining its sensing performance, enabling advanced robotics and prosthetic applications. The sensor is sensitive enough to detect the pressure of small objects and responds rapidly to changes in pressure.
SourceUniversity of Chicago·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 24, 2021
A team of Texas Engineers has developed a hybrid sensing approach that allows the device to possess properties of both piezo-capacitive and piezo-resistive sensors. This breakthrough enables soft pressure sensors to withstand pressure without significant decay in sensitivity, opening up new possibilities for wearable devices.
SourceUniversity of Texas at Austin·JournalAdvanced Materials·DateSep 28, 2021
The MIT-designed tactile glove can map subtle changes in pressure across the palm, helping to restore motor function after stroke. The glove's sensors can also track pulse and vital signs accurately, even during movement.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalNature Communications·DateAug 5, 2021
Researchers from Skoltech have created a theoretical method to study electronic properties of 2D materials like silicene under high pressure. This approach could help create pressure sensors using these materials, which are promising candidates due to their unique properties.
SourceSkolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech)·JournalACS Nano·DateMar 31, 2021
Researchers developed a highly linear flexible pressure sensor with high sensitivity using soft micropillared electrodes, achieving linearity of up to 0.999 and sensitivity of 33.16 kPa-1 over a wide pressure range. The sensor has applications in intelligent robots, human-computer interaction, and health monitoring.
SourceScience China Press·JournalScience Bulletin·DateMar 26, 2021
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Researchers have developed a highly sensitive pressure sensor cap that can help reveal whether a helmet is a perfect fit for an individual player's head. The device uses fabric-based sensors that map pressure in real-time, providing valuable information on helmet fit and potentially reducing the severity of sports-related head injuries.
SourceAmerican Chemical Society·JournalACS Sensors·DateMar 17, 2021
A team from Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation developed soft pressure sensors using OECTs and ionic hydrogels, enabling high sensitivity and low power consumption. This advancement facilitates long-term monitoring of patients with real-time data collection.
SourceTerasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation·JournalIEEE Electron Device Letters·DateMar 9, 2021
A new nanomesh pressure sensor allows for precise recording of finger movement and touch, without disrupting user sensitivity. The technology has potential applications in sports, medical science, neuroengineering, and the digital archiving of craftwork.
Researchers at Yokohama National University have proposed a fix to prevent stretched-out stretchable sensors from producing large errors in pressure movement measurement. The new sensors use a hard silicone shell to protect the soft porous silicone pressure sensor, allowing it to measure force without being overextended.
SourceYokohama National University·JournalScientific Reports·DateSep 24, 2020
Water polo players use efficient 'eggbeater' kicks to elevate themselves in the water, exceeding biomechanical predictions. The high efficacy of this technique may lead to optimized sports performance and new underwater propulsion methods.
SourceUniversity of Tsukuba·JournalSports Biomechanics·DateAug 25, 2020
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Researchers found that miniature kirigami-based devices can be repeatedly compressed without damage, even with defects. This discovery has implications for the longevity of wearable electronics and other technologies incorporating such devices.
SourceTexas A&M University·JournalExtreme Mechanics Letters·DateMay 14, 2020
A new method has been proposed to swiftly and accurately detect underground water leaks in transmission mains. By assimilating data from pressure sensors into a mathematical model, the researchers claim faster results with higher accuracy than current methods, reducing computational costs and improving speed.
SourceStanford's School of Earth, Energy & Environmental Sciences·JournalWater Resources Research·DateFeb 27, 2020
A KAIST research team created a highly sensitive wearable pressure sensor for continuous health monitoring. The sensor overcomes issues of limited stretchability and signal drifting with its integration of liquid metal, achieving an extremely low detection limit and enhanced pressure sensitivity.
SourceThe Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)·JournalAdvanced Healthcare Materials·DateDec 19, 2019
Researchers at KAIST designed a flexible piezoresistive pressure sensor with high uniformity and low hysteresis, offering improved measurement reliability. The sensor's uniformity was found to be directly related to pore size and shape variability.
SourceThe Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)·JournalSmall·DateAug 19, 2019
Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm)
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Researchers at UNIST created a three-dimensional tactile sensor that detects wide pressure ranges from human body weight to finger touch. The novel method uses foldable substrates and air-dielectric layers, enabling simultaneous detection of position and intensity of pressure.
SourceUlsan National Institute of Science and Technology(UNIST)·JournalNature Communications·DateApr 5, 2017
A new transparent, bending insensitive pressure sensor was developed by Japanese and American teams to measure pressure distribution on rounded surfaces. The sensor can maintain its sensing accuracy even when bent over a radius of 80 micrometers, equivalent to just twice the width of a human hair.
SourceUniversity of Tokyo·JournalNature Nanotechnology·DateJan 25, 2016
A new flexible pressure sensor was developed at the University of California, Davis, using a drop of liquid in a polydimethylsiloxane sandwich. The sensor successfully measured human pulse and has potential applications in smart gloves and contact lenses for biosensing and monitoring.
SourceUniversity of California - Davis·JournalLab on a Chip·DateMar 5, 2012
A new study by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute reveals that blocks of carbon nanotubes can be used to create effective and powerful pressure sensors. The material's unique electrical and mechanical properties make it suitable for applications such as automobile tire pressure gauges and semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
SourceRensselaer Polytechnic Institute·JournalApplied Physics Letters·DateOct 23, 2007
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A Cornell University professor and his team analyzed the devastation from the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, finding that educating residents and tourists about tsunami signs can significantly reduce casualties. The experts also emphasize the importance of protecting sand dunes and coral reefs as natural buffers from the sea.
SourceCornell University·JournalScience·DateJun 9, 2005
A new smart tyre sensor system has been developed using microscopic components to monitor temperature and pressure, providing reliable and affordable tyre condition checks. The system, patented by Goodyear, is expected to improve tyre safety and reduce maintenance costs for motorists.
SourceNew Scientist·JournalThe New Scientist·DateFeb 10, 1999