Flexible resistive tactile pressure sensors

Abstract

The widespread integration of sensors into our everyday existence has paved the path for groundbreaking progress across various domains, including healthcare, robotics, and human–computer interaction. In this context, flexible resistive tactile pressure sensors have emerged as vital instruments due to their outstanding electrical and mechanical properties, cost-effectiveness, and ease of manufacturing. They have become pivotal in driving innovation, from wearable devices to human–machine interfaces. This comprehensive review article delves into recent advancements in this rapidly growing field, focusing on operational principles, performance metrics, material choices, structural design, and the applications of flexible resistive tactile pressure sensors. The challenges and opportunities in the field, such as enhancing sensitivity, durability, and reproducibility, and emerging trends, such as the integration of machine learning algorithms for real-time data analysis are also addressed, providing insights into the future direction of this rapidly evolving technology. By consolidating the current state-of-the-art in flexible resistive tactile pressure sensors, this article aims to inspire further innovation and collaboration in the pursuit of more sophisticated and versatile tactile pressure sensing technologies.