Advancements and Applications of Biomimetic Sensors Technologies
A special issue of Sensors (ISSN 1424-8220). This special issue belongs to the section "Biosensors".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 2103
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Biomimetic sensors are advanced technologies inspired by biological systems, designed to replicate or mimic specific functions and properties found in living organisms. These sensors excel in detecting and sensing physical and chemical information from solid and fluid substances in the environment, with enhanced sensitivity, speed, and accuracy. By emulating biological systems’ structure, function, and principles, biomimetic sensors have enabled real-time monitoring and control in biomedical applications, environmental monitoring, robotics, and autonomous systems.
Biomimetic sensors are capable of sensing physical information, including mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, acoustics, and optics, as well as chemical information, such as composition, concentrations, and reaction rates. Biomimetic sensors can also be applied to bionic robots, simulating the sensory functions of biological systems such as vision, hearing, touch, smell, taste, balance, thermal sensation, and magnetoreception. This integration allows for the development of robots and systems that can interact with their surroundings in a more intuitive and adaptive manner, mirroring natural organisms’ sophistication and versatility.
Overall, biomimetic sensor technologies and robots have the potential to revolutionise multiple fields by offering advanced sensing capabilities and innovative solutions to complex challenges in healthcare, environmental monitoring, robotics, and beyond. Continued research and development in these areas are expected to drive further advancements and broaden the applications of biomimetic technologies in the future.
Dr. Huichao Zhu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- inspired sensors
- bionic robots
- biological modelling sensors
- nature-mimicking sensors
- biofunctional sensors
- biomimetic sensors
- biomimetic membrane systems
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