Wearable sensors offer substantial benefits for health monitoring, human-machine interaction and flexible electronics, yet fabrication often relies on costly, multistep processes with limited scalability. The researchers report that their technique provides strong adhesion of sensors to flexible surfaces while maintaining mechanical robustness and the potential for scalable manufacturing.
The expansion of wearable technology has led to a growing need for low-cost, expandable and high-performing sensors, said Arvind Agarwal, Ph.D., chair and professor in the Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering in VCU’s College of Engineering. These sensors allow for continuous health monitoring and customized health care for the individual wearing them.