Biological sensors and bio-inspired technologies: the role of insects in advanced detection systems and robotics by Ebrahim Abbasi

“…Insects possess highly specialized sensory mechanisms and locomotion strategies that have evolved over millions of years, offering novel insights for the development of bio-electronic sensors, adaptive robots, and innovative materials. …”
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Development of a Multiple Temperature Sensors Device for the Characterization, Control and Monitoring of Microbiological Incubators by Carolina Salinas Domján, Mauro A. Valente, Marcelo R. Romero

“…These devices allow and facilitate the execution of experimental work in controlled environments, leading to reproducible experiments. This work presents a methodology for assembling and calibrating a highly accessible and low-cost data logger equipped with multiple temperature sensors. …”
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A Robust Strategy for Sensor Fault Reconstruction of Lower Limb Rehabilitation Exoskeleton Robots by Zhe Sun, Zhuguang Li, Jinchuan Zheng, Zhihong Man

“…This paper presents a novel sensor fault reconstruction method for systems subject to unknown external disturbances. …”
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High‐performance sulphur dioxide sensor: Unveiling the potential of photonic crystal fibre technology by A. H. M. Iftekharul Ferdous, Md. Mynuddin, Khalid Sifulla Noor

“…Abstract The authors present an innovative photonic crystal fibre (PCF) detector that has the ability to detect sulphur dioxide (SO2) gas. …”
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A multi-objective optimization approach to optimal sensor placement of irregular LSF structures by Mohammad Reza Hamedi, Masoud Mohammadgholiha, Hamid Reza Vosoughifar, Nadia Hamedi

“…Structural health monitoring (SHM) implements a damage detection and characterization strategy for engineering structures.  In the present study, a multi-objective numerical method for optimal sensor placement based on the combination of Modal Assurance Criteria (MAC) and maximum stress has been proposed. …”
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Low-Cost and Highly Sensitive Reflective-Mode Phase-Variation Sensor for Bacteria Detection by Ilona Piekarz, Jakub Sorocki, Witold Skowronski, Sabina Gorska, Slawomir Gruszczynski, Krzysztof Wincza, Pau Casacuberta, Paris Velez, Ferran Martin

“…This paper presents a reflective-mode planar microwave biosensor based on phase-variation allowing for the detection of low bacteria concentration. …”
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Flexible Piezoresistive Film Pressure Sensor Based on Double-Sided Microstructure Sensing Layer by Rong Sun, Peng Xiao, Lei Sun, Dongliang Guo, Ye Wang

“…The most commonly used microstructure fabrication methods are challenging to apply to ultra-thin functional layers and may compromise the structural stability of the sensors. In this study, we present a novel design of a film pressure sensor with a double-sided microstructure sensing layer by adopting the template method. …”
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Two-Step Single Slope/SAR ADC with Error Correction for CMOS Image Sensor by Fang Tang, Amine Bermak, Abbes Amira, Mohieddine Amor Benammar, Debiao He, Xiaojin Zhao

“…This paper presents an 11-bit two-step single slope/successive approximation register (SAR) ADC scheme for CMOS image sensor applications. …”
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Machine Learning for Accurate Office Room Occupancy Detection Using Multi-Sensor Data by Yusuf Ibrahim, Umar Yusuf Bagaye, Abubakar Ibrahim Muhammad

“…In this paper, we present a comparative study of several machine learning (ML) approaches for accurate office room occupancy detection through the analysis of multi-sensor data. …”
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An Optimized FPGA-Based FDIR System for Sensor Fault Detection in Satellite Attitude Estimation by Xianliang Chen, Zhicheng Xie, Jiashu Wu, Xiaofeng Wu

“…Sensor failure is a major issue in satellite attitude estimations, which widely employs the Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU). …”
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The New Generation of Attitude Determination Sensor for LEO Satellite based on Induced Electric Field by mohsen rezaei, Kamran Charmacani, hamed Hashemi Mehne, Yaser Norouzi

“…For this reason, attitude determination in eclipse can be a challenging issue for control engineers. This paper presents a novel idea for producing a new generation of sensors that can measure the induced electric field vector not only in eclipse, but also in all orbit. …”
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A Combined Optimal Sensor Placement Strategy for the Structural Health Monitoring of Bridge Structures by Can He, Jianchun Xing, Juelong Li, Qiliang Yang, Ronghao Wang, Xun Zhang

“…However, some defects are present in the existing methods, such as the focus on a single optimal index, the selection of modal order and sensor number based on experience, and the long computation time. …”
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Filament Type Recognition for Additive Manufacturing Using a Spectroscopy Sensor and Machine Learning by Gorkem Anil Al, Uriel Martinez-Hernandez

“…This study presents a novel approach for filament recognition in fused filament fabrication (FFF) processes using a multi-spectral spectroscopy sensor module combined with machine learning techniques. …”
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Biogeochemistry analysis to assess water quality and the aquatic ecosystem in rivers using drones and sensors by Daniel Barrantes-Esquivel

“…Through the use of technology such as drones and specialized sensors, we can collect essential data to assess key biogeochemical parameters, such as nutrient concentration, oxygen levels, and the presence of contaminants. …”
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Design of Highly Stretchable, Self‐Adhesive Ionic Conductive Hydrogels for Wearable Strain Sensors by Huawei Gao, Yupan Han, Mengjie Huang, Jianwei Li, Hongling Sun, Guojie Li, Lin Dong, Xianhu Liu, Chuntai Liu, Changyu Shen

“…Impressively, the resultant hydrogel can be assembled into the wearable strain sensor to present high sensitivity of 1.32 in the wide strain response range (0–1131%), rapid response time (340 ms), and excellent cyclic stability. …”
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Nanowire‐Based Flexible Sensors for Wearable Electronics, Brain–Computer Interfaces, and Artificial Skins by Xiaopan Song, Yang Gu, Sheng Wang, Junzhuan Wang, Linwei Yu

“…These developments collectively advance high‐performance health monitoring, deepen our understanding of neural activities, and facilitate the creation of novel, flexible, and stretchable electronic skins. Finally, we also present a summary and perspectives on the current challenges and future opportunities for nanowire‐based flexible sensors.…”
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Stakeholder Driven Sensor Deployments to Characterize Chronic Coastal Flooding in Key West Florida by K. L. O’Donnell, T. Tomiczek, A. Higgins, S. Munoz, S. Scyphers

“…Sensors captured an average of 13.58 inundation events, an average of 12.07% of the deployment time. …”
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Scalable fabrication of precise flexible strain sensors using organic semiconductor single crystals by Yoshihisa Usami, Yu Yamashita, Tomohiro Murata, Takafumi Matsumoto, Masataka Ito, Shun Watanabe, Jun Takeya

“…However, there have been limited reports on scalable fabrication of devices and reliable measurements, which limits the use of strain sensors in a wide range of applications. In this study, we present a comprehensive approach to address these issues through advanced device processing, design, and measurements. …”
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A Review of Machine Learning-Based Routing Protocols for Wireless Sensor Network Lifetime by Abhay R. Gaidhani, Amol D. Potgantwar

“…Wireless sensor networks (WSNs) grapple with a challenging and pivotal issue: how to maximize the network’s lifespan. …”
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A Programmable Gain Calibration Method to Mitigate Skin Tone Bias in PPG Sensors by Connor MacIsaac, Macros Nguyen, Alexander Uy, Tianmin Kong, Ava Hedayatipour

“…This research addresses the challenge of skin pigmentation by developing a PPG sensor system with a novel gain calibration strategy. …”
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