Innovative Applications of mmWave Sensors

Dear Colleagues,

Millimeter wave (mmWave) sensors are being increasingly utilized across a variety of essential domains such as automotive vehicles, security systems, and robotics, distinguished by their superior capability to capture motion details and maintain reliable performance under challenging weather and environmental scenarios. This Special Issue is dedicated to showcasing cutting-edge research and advancements in the field of mmWave sensor technology.

This Special Issue will cover a broad spectrum of topics related to mmWave sensors, from theoretical research and experimental efforts to real-world applications. Submissions are invited from across all aspects of mmWave sensor technology, including novel sensor design, signal processing, advanced artificial intelligence-aided sensing models, integrated system development, and evaluation benchmarks. Furthermore, we are eager to see papers that delve into the innovative applications of mmWave sensors in forefront areas such as cybersecurity, autonomous driving, wireless sensing, environmental monitoring, human–computer interaction, and the biomedical and healthcare fields. These contributions should aim to broaden the scope of current applications for mmWave sensors, showcasing their critical role in enhancing operational efficiency, safety, trustworthiness, and the overall user experience and underscoring the wide-ranging impact of this technology.

We hope to create a vibrant platform for researchers, engineers, and industry professionals to exchange knowledge, innovative ideas, and the latest trends in mmWave sensor technology. Through promoting cross-disciplinary exploration, this issue aims to advance the application of mmWave sensors and unveil new pathways for their use. 

For this Special Issue, we invite contributions from researchers and developers across all areas related to millimeter wave sensors and their applications, encompassing both scientific and industrial perspectives. We welcome original manuscripts that primarily focus on, but are not limited to, the following fields:

• New fields of millimeter wave sensor technology and applications;
• Millimeter wave measurements and system design;
• Millimeter wave sensor design and signal processing;
• AI-enhanced millimeter wave technology;
• Millimeter wave imaging;
• Millimeter wave propagation and communication;
• Security and safety in millimeter wave applications.

Dr. Zhengxiong Li
Dr. Chenhan Xu
Guest Editors

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• new fields of millimeter wave sensor technology and applications
• millimeter wave measurements and system design
• millimeter wave sensor design and signal processing
• AI-enhanced millimeter wave technology
• millimeter wave imaging
• millimeter wave propagation and communication
• security and safety in millimeter wave applications