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Robust Measurement and Control Under Noise and Vibrations

A special issue of Sensors (ISSN 1424-8220). This special issue belongs to the section "Sensors Development".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2026 | Viewed by 4012

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Department of Electric Engineering and Information Systems, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan
Interests: stochastic resonance; biomedical signal processing; noise-assisted intelligent system

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Department of Bioengineering, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan
Interests: spintronics sensor; neuromorphic computing

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Institute of Complexity Science, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
Interests: stochastic resonance; noise-assisted intelligent system

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Modern sensing and control systems frequently operate in complex environments where noise and vibrations degrade measurement accuracy and system performance. Ensuring reliable operation under such conditions is critical for applications ranging from industrial automation and robotics to structural health monitoring and biomedical sensing.

This Special Issue focuses on innovative approaches to enhance the robustness of sensing, signal processing, and control strategies in noisy environments. We welcome contributions on advanced sensor technologies, signal denoising techniques, machine learning-based noise reduction, and control methods designed to mitigate disturbances. Research on adaptive filtering, sensor fusion, and nonlinear system identification in the presence of noise is also highly relevant. Potential topics include, but are not limited to, novel hardware designs for noise-resilient sensors, intelligent algorithms for real-time signal enhancement, and control techniques that ensure system stability despite external disturbances. We encourage both theoretical advancements and practical implementations applicable to fields such as fault diagnosis, automotive systems, environmental monitoring, and healthcare.

We invite researchers and practitioners to submit original contributions that advance the state-of-the-art in robust sensing and control, fostering the development of more resilient and intelligent systems in challenging environments.

Potential topics include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Noise-resilient sensing;
  • Vibration and acoustic signal processing;
  • Robust control in noisy systems;
  • AI and machine learning for noise reduction;
  • Structural health monitoring;
  • Adaptive filtering and sensor fusion;
  • Nonlinear dynamics in noisy environments;
  • Real-time signal processing;
  • Smart sensors and IoT.

Dr. Zhiqiang Liao
Dr. Md. Shamim Sarker
Prof. Dr. Fabing Duan
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • uncertainty and disturbance mitigation
  • high-fidelity sensing technologies
  • resilient cyber–physical systems
  • signal integrity and data fusion
  • next-generation smart sensors

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Experimental Characterization and Non-Linear Dynamic Modelling of PCD Bearings: A Digital-Twin Approach for the Condition Monitoring of Rotating Machinery
by Alessio Cascino, Andrea Amedei, Enrico Meli and Andrea Rindi
Sensors 2026, 26(8), 2545; https://doi.org/10.3390/s26082545 - 20 Apr 2026
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This study proposes a comprehensive methodology for the experimental characterization and non-linear dynamic modelling of Polycrystalline Diamond (PCD) bearings, establishing a high-fidelity digital twin approach for the condition monitoring of rotating machinery. The research addresses complex rotor–stator interactions through the development of a [...] Read more.
This study proposes a comprehensive methodology for the experimental characterization and non-linear dynamic modelling of Polycrystalline Diamond (PCD) bearings, establishing a high-fidelity digital twin approach for the condition monitoring of rotating machinery. The research addresses complex rotor–stator interactions through the development of a multibody numerical framework. A structural 1D Finite Element (FE) model of the stator assembly was first calibrated via experimental modal analysis, achieving a high correlation with the first four bending modes and a maximum frequency discrepancy of only 1.4%. This validated structure was integrated into a non-linear multibody environment to simulate transient rub-impact events at rotational speeds up to 5500 rpm across varying clearance configurations. The model successfully captures the transition from stable periodic orbital motion to the stochastic and chaotic regimes observed in high-clearance setups. Frequency-domain validation further confirms the model’s accuracy in identifying supersynchronous harmonics and energy distribution patterns. Quantitative analysis shows that high-clearance configurations generate impact forces exceeding 6000 N, providing critical data for structural health assessment. These results demonstrate that the proposed digital twin serves as a robust physical foundation for diagnostic systems, enabling the identification of contact-induced vibrational signatures that are essential for training prognostic algorithms. This approach facilitates the autonomous monitoring of critical rotating machinery in demanding industrial and subsea applications, supporting the transition toward active balancing and model-based vibration control strategies. Full article
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PPO-Based Reinforcement Learning Control of a Flapping-Wing Robot with a Bio-Inspired Sensing and Actuation Feather Unit
by Saddam Hussain, Mohammed Messaoudi, Muhammad Imran and Diyin Tang
Sensors 2026, 26(3), 1009; https://doi.org/10.3390/s26031009 - 4 Feb 2026
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Bio-inspired flow-sensing and actuation mechanisms offer a promising path for enhancing the stability of flapping-wing flying robots (FWFRs) operating in dynamic and noisy environments. This study introduces a bio-inspired sensing and actuation feather unit (SAFU) that mimics the covert feathers of falcons and [...] Read more.
Bio-inspired flow-sensing and actuation mechanisms offer a promising path for enhancing the stability of flapping-wing flying robots (FWFRs) operating in dynamic and noisy environments. This study introduces a bio-inspired sensing and actuation feather unit (SAFU) that mimics the covert feathers of falcons and serves simultaneously as a distributed flow sensor and an adaptive actuation element. Each electromechanical feather (EF) passively detects airflow disturbances through deflection and actively modulates its flaps through an embedded actuator, enabling real-time aerodynamic adaptation. A reduced-order bond-graph model capturing the coupled aero-electromechanical dynamics of the FWFR wing and SAFU is developed to provide a physics-based training environment for a proximal policy optimization (PPO) based reinforcement learning controller. Through closed-loop interaction with this environment, the PPO policy autonomously learns control actions that regulate feather displacement, reduce airflow-induced loads, and improve dynamic stability without predefined control laws. Simulation results show that the PPO-driven SAFU achieves fast, well-damped responses with rise times below 0.5 s, settling times under 1.4 s, near-zero steady-state error across varying gust conditions and up to 50% alleviation of airflow-induced disturbance effects. Overall, this work highlights the potential of bio-inspired sensing-actuation architectures, combined with reinforcement learning, to serve as a promising solution for future flapping-wing drone designs, enabling enhanced resilience, autonomous flow adaptation, and intelligent aerodynamic control during operations in gusts. Full article
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Influence of Brake Pad Temperature Variation on the Squeal Noise Characteristics of Disc’s In-Plane Vibration Mode
by Sungyuk Kim, Seongjoo Lee, Shinwook Kim and Jaehyeon Nam
Sensors 2025, 25(13), 4080; https://doi.org/10.3390/s25134080 - 30 Jun 2025
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This study investigated the squeal noise characteristics of the in-plane mode of the disc in a disc brake system as influenced by the temperature of the brake pad. The temperature range of the brake pad was set between 50 °C and 300 °C, [...] Read more.
This study investigated the squeal noise characteristics of the in-plane mode of the disc in a disc brake system as influenced by the temperature of the brake pad. The temperature range of the brake pad was set between 50 °C and 300 °C, and the squeal noise was analyzed by calculating the complex eigenvalues using the finite element method (FEM). The FEM analysis indicated that instability was most sensitive near 80 °C, and it was observed that instability exhibited mode exchange from the disc’s in-plane mode to the out-of-plane mode in a nearby frequency band due to thermal deformation of the pad. A reproduction test was conducted using a brake dynamometer, where the main squeal noise was found to be approximately 10,000 Hz, consistent with the FEM analysis. Additionally, the squeal noise occurred most near 100 °C, and the noise disappeared after 250 °C. These results largely align with the FEM analysis model, validating the suitability of the analysis approach. Full article
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