Applications of Sensor Technologies in Motion Perception and Position Tracking
A special issue of Sensors (ISSN 1424-8220). This special issue belongs to the section "Physical Sensors".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 April 2026
Special Issue Editor
2. Department of Surgery, Teikyo University School of Medicine, 2-11-1 Kaga, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 173-8606, Japan
Interests: medical imaging; surgical support systems; 3D organ modeling using biologically textured printing; development of XR-based diagnostic and therapeutic tools
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Dear Colleagues,
Spatial computing, encompassing technologies such as VR, AR, MR, and XR, is fundamentally transforming how we interact with digital and physical environments across medical, engineering, educational, and industrial domains. By enabling real-time, context-aware interactions, spatial computing relies heavily on sensor technologies that facilitate precise motion perception and position tracking. Inertial measurement units (IMUs), optical and depth cameras, biosignal sensors, and LiDAR systems are instrumental in capturing human movement and spatial orientation within immersive systems.
This Special Issue invites interdisciplinary research that explores the application of sensor technologies in spatial computing environments. Areas of interest include surgical navigation, rehabilitation, robotics, smart education, human factor engineering, and digital twin systems. We welcome submissions focusing on sensor fusion, physiological signal integration (e.g., EMG and EEG), biomechanical modeling, and AI-driven motion analysis. In particular, we encourage studies that evaluate spatial computing devices—such as the Apple Vision Pro—as well as research on application development and real-world case implementations. Emphasis will be placed on contributions that bridge technical innovation with practical utility in clinical, educational, and industrial settings.
Prof. Dr. Maki Sugimoto
Guest Editor
Takuya Sueyoshi
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- spatial computing
- motion perception
- position tracking
- sensor technologies
- Apple Vision Pro
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