Multimodal Ubiquitous Sensing for Human-Centered Healthcare
A special issue of Sensors (ISSN 1424-8220). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomedical Sensors".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 March 2026
Special Issue Editors
Interests: wireless rf sensing, artificial intelligence and smart healthcare systems
Interests: nano communication; biomedical applications of millimeter and terahertz communication; wearable and flexible sensors; compact antenna design; RF design and radio propagation; antenna interaction with human body; implants; body centric wireless communication issues; wireless body sensor networks; non-invasive health care solutions; physical layer security for wearable/implant communication and multiple-input–multiple-output systems
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Interests: passive radar; activity recognition; remote sensing; ISAC; digital health
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Special Issue Information
This Special Issue, titled "Multimodal Ubiquitous Sensing for Human-Centered Healthcare," invites significant contributions that are advancing the landscape of modern healthcare through the integration of diverse and pervasive sensing technologies. We are moving beyond conventional healthcare paradigms to embrace a holistic approach that not only identifies critical events but also understands and preempts health and wellness states through continuous, unobtrusive monitoring.
We encourage the submission of original research and review articles that explore the fusion of data from various sensors—such as wearable, ambient, and mobile devices—to create a comprehensive understanding of human well-being. This Special Issue places a strong emphasis on a broader spectrum of healthcare applications. We seek to highlight innovations that extend beyond the well-established domain of recognizing overt danger, such as falls or accidents. We are particularly interested in pioneering work on the detection of subtle vital signs, including but not limited to non-contact respiratory and cardiac monitoring, and the analysis of minute physiological changes that may indicate incipient health issues.
Furthermore, a key focus of this issue will be on the burgeoning field of advanced mental health sensing. We welcome manuscripts that discuss novel methodologies for the objective assessment of mental and emotional states through the analysis of behavioral, physiological, and social cues captured by ubiquitous sensors. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, stress and anxiety detection, mood tracking, and the identification of early markers for psychological distress.
Dr. Yao Ge
Dr. Qammer Abbasi
Dr. Wenda Li
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- Multimodal Sensing Ubiquitous Healthcare Wearable Devices Non-contact Monitoring Continuous Health Tracking Vital Signs Detection
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