Wearable technologies are gaining momentum and widespread diffusion. Thanks to devices
such as activity trackers, in form of bracelets, watches, or anklets, the end‐users are …

The progress observed in 'soft robotics' brought some promising research in flexible tactile,
pressure and force sensors, which can be based on polymeric composite materials …

The postures of wheelchair users can reveal their sitting habit, mood, and even predict
health risks such as pressure ulcers or lower back pain. Mining the hidden information of the …

Affective computing is a nascent field situated at the intersection of artificial intelligence with
social and behavioral science. It studies how human emotions are perceived and …

Poor sitting posture is one of the main inducements that lead to a series of skeletal muscle
diseases. Sitting posture monitoring system can remind the user to maintain the correct …

Velostat is a low-cost, low-profile electrical bagging material with piezoresistive properties,
making it an attractive option for in-socket pressure sensing. The focus of this research was …

Human falls pose a serious threat to the person's health, especially for the elderly and
disease-impacted people. Early detection of involuntary human gait change can indicate a …

A wide range of medical devices have significant electronic components. Compared to open-
source medical software, open (and open-source) electronic hardware has been less …

Pressure sensors are subjected to continuous force and stress that may affect the operation
of the sensor in the long run. Reliability is a crucial factor that must be considered when …

As a sedentary lifestyle leads to numerous health problems, it is important to keep constant
motivation for a more active lifestyle. A large majority of the worldwide population, such as …