A review of flexible force sensors for human health monitoring

A review of flexible force sensors for human health monitoring

Background: In recent years, health monitoring systems (HMS) have aroused great interest due to their broad prospects in preventive medicine. As an important component of HMS, flexible force sensors (FFS) with high flexibility and stretch-ability can monitor vital health parameters and detect physic...

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Main Authors: Ming Cheng, Guotao Zhu, Feng Zhang, Wen-lai Tang, Shi Jianping, Ji-quan Yang, Li-ya Zhu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-11-01
Series:Journal of Advanced Research
Subjects:
Flexible force sensors
Health monitoring
Preventive medicine
Wearable
Implantable
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2090123220301582
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spelling doaj-3d0811fd12924a4f9cdf988d7dfed22e2020-11-25T03:37:09ZengElsevierJournal of Advanced Research2090-12322020-11-01265368A review of flexible force sensors for human health monitoringMing Cheng0Guotao Zhu1Feng Zhang2Wen-lai Tang3Shi Jianping4Ji-quan Yang5Li-ya Zhu6Jiangsu Key Laboratory of 3D Printing Equipment and Manufacturing, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, ChinaJiangsu Key Laboratory of 3D Printing Equipment and Manufacturing, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, ChinaJiangsu Key Laboratory of 3D Printing Equipment and Manufacturing, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, China; Nanjing Institute of Intelligent Advanced Equipment Industry Co., Ltd., Nanjing, ChinaJiangsu Key Laboratory of 3D Printing Equipment and Manufacturing, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, China; Nanjing Institute of Intelligent Advanced Equipment Industry Co., Ltd., Nanjing, ChinaJiangsu Key Laboratory of 3D Printing Equipment and Manufacturing, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, China; Nanjing Institute of Intelligent Advanced Equipment Industry Co., Ltd., Nanjing, China; Corresponding authors at: School of Electrical and Automation Engineering, Nanjing Normal University, China.Jiangsu Key Laboratory of 3D Printing Equipment and Manufacturing, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, China; Nanjing Institute of Intelligent Advanced Equipment Industry Co., Ltd., Nanjing, ChinaJiangsu Key Laboratory of 3D Printing Equipment and Manufacturing, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, China; Nanjing Institute of Intelligent Advanced Equipment Industry Co., Ltd., Nanjing, China; Corresponding authors at: School of Electrical and Automation Engineering, Nanjing Normal University, China.Background: In recent years, health monitoring systems (HMS) have aroused great interest due to their broad prospects in preventive medicine. As an important component of HMS, flexible force sensors (FFS) with high flexibility and stretch-ability can monitor vital health parameters and detect physical movements. Aim of Review: In this review, the novel materials, the advanced additive manufacturing technologies, the selective sensing mechanisms and typical applications in both wearable and implantable HMS are discussed. Key Scientific Concepts and important findings of Review: We recognized that the next generation of the FFS will have higher sensitivity, wider linear range as well as better durability, self-power supplied and multifunctional integrated. In conclusion, the FFS will provide powerful socioeconomic benefits and improve people's quality of life in the future.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2090123220301582Flexible force sensorsHealth monitoringPreventive medicineWearableImplantable
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author Ming Cheng
Guotao Zhu
Feng Zhang
Wen-lai Tang
Shi Jianping
Ji-quan Yang
Li-ya Zhu
spellingShingle Ming Cheng
Guotao Zhu
Feng Zhang
Wen-lai Tang
Shi Jianping
Ji-quan Yang
Li-ya Zhu
A review of flexible force sensors for human health monitoring
Journal of Advanced Research
Flexible force sensors
Health monitoring
Preventive medicine
Wearable
Implantable
author_facet Ming Cheng
Guotao Zhu
Feng Zhang
Wen-lai Tang
Shi Jianping
Ji-quan Yang
Li-ya Zhu
author_sort Ming Cheng
title A review of flexible force sensors for human health monitoring
title_short A review of flexible force sensors for human health monitoring
title_full A review of flexible force sensors for human health monitoring
title_fullStr A review of flexible force sensors for human health monitoring
title_full_unstemmed A review of flexible force sensors for human health monitoring
title_sort review of flexible force sensors for human health monitoring
publisher Elsevier
series Journal of Advanced Research
issn 2090-1232
publishDate 2020-11-01
description Background: In recent years, health monitoring systems (HMS) have aroused great interest due to their broad prospects in preventive medicine. As an important component of HMS, flexible force sensors (FFS) with high flexibility and stretch-ability can monitor vital health parameters and detect physical movements. Aim of Review: In this review, the novel materials, the advanced additive manufacturing technologies, the selective sensing mechanisms and typical applications in both wearable and implantable HMS are discussed. Key Scientific Concepts and important findings of Review: We recognized that the next generation of the FFS will have higher sensitivity, wider linear range as well as better durability, self-power supplied and multifunctional integrated. In conclusion, the FFS will provide powerful socioeconomic benefits and improve people's quality of life in the future.
topic Flexible force sensors
Health monitoring
Preventive medicine
Wearable
Implantable
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2090123220301582
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