International Journal of Smart and Nano Materials (Oct 2024)

Recent advances in flexible bending sensors and their applications

  • Peng Yuxin,
  • Shirong Li,
  • Zenghao Xia,
  • Xueyin Chen,
  • Fuchao Zhang,
  • Liang Zhong,
  • Jianxiang Wang,
  • Zhanguo Nie,
  • Jianfeng Li,
  • Qiang Yang,
  • Luya Chu,
  • Wenming Liu

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1080/19475411.2024.2417834
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 15, no. 4
pp. 697 – 729

Abstract

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Flexible bending sensors have emerged as a technology with significant potential for a wide range of applications, including human-machine interaction, healthcare monitoring, and soft robotics. This paper provides a comprehensive review of the working principles, performance evaluation, application areas, and future trends of flexible bending sensors. The challenges faced by these sensors, such as anti-interference, adaptive detection, and multidirectional sensing, are discussed, along with potential solutions and future developmental directions. The paper highlights the importance of materials development, structural design, and manufacturing processes in advancing flexible bending sensor technology. Overall, this review aims to provide valuable insights and guidance for further research and development in the field of flexible bending sensors.

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