Sensors

Integrating Smart Sensors and Artificial Intelligence Technologies for Human Healthcare Applications

edited by Basheer Qolomany, Jacques Bou Abdo and Liaquat Hossain

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3143 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart sensors in healthcare; artificial intelligence in healthcare; predictive healthcare analytics; wearable health technologies; remote patient monitoring; personalized medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Sensors)

Advanced Sensors and Artificial Intelligence for Condition Monitoring of Power Electronic Systems

edited by

Yuan Gao

, Haihong Qin, Yu Zeng and Victor Cedeno-Campos

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2162 | Submission Open

Keywords: sensors; artificial intelligence; condition monitoring; power electronic systems; predictive maintenance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Intelligent Sensors)

Sensor-Based Fault Detection and Diagnosis in Mechatronic Systems

edited by Huimin Wang and

Liyan Guo

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1944 | Submission Open

Keywords: current sensor fault; speed sensor fault; position sensor fault; rotor position detection; sensorless control

(This special issue belongs to the Section Fault Diagnosis & Sensors)

Trajectory Precise Perception of Traffic Targets and Its Applications

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submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1711 | Submission Open

Keywords: roadside sensor; in-vehicle sensor; vehicle trajectories; multi-sensor fusion; state identification; proactive traffic management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Intelligent Sensors)

Sensing Motion Decoding Behavior: Sensor-Driven Machine Learning for Next-Generation Gait Analysis

edited by Chi Xu and

Xiang Li

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1184 | Submission Open

Keywords: gait recognition; sensor-based human sensing; soft biometrics; multimodal machine learning; human motion understanding; wearable and contactless sensing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Intelligent Sensors)

Deep Learning for Perception and Recognition Based on Sensor Data: Methods and Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by Gaochang Wu, Zizhu Fan and Dong Pan

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1117 | Submission Open

Keywords: image processing; visual perception; multimodal learning; multimodal fusion; pattern analysis; knowledge system; explainable machine learning; robot vision

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensors and Robotics)

Sensor-Enabled Analysis and Control of Networked Control Systems

edited by Hao Shen

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1116 | Submission Open

Keywords: sensor-enabled control; networked control systems; distributed estimation; fault-tolerant control; cyber– physical systems; data-driven control; communication delays; packet loss; bandwidth constraints; machine learning; industrial automation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Fault Diagnosis & Sensors)

Recent Advances in Raman and IR Spectroscopy: Biology and Medicine

edited by

M. G. Ramírez-Elías

and

Carlo Morasso

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1033 | Submission Open

Keywords: Raman spectroscopy; infrared spectroscopy; biology; medicine; diagnostics; biomarkers; tissue; biofluids; biomedical

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biosensors)

Soft Sensors and Sensing Techniques (2nd Edition)

edited by

Chamil Abeykoon

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 711 | Submission Open

Keywords: soft sensors; soft robotics; soft actuators; stretchable sensors; flexible sensors; soft materials/composites for sensor/sensing and detection

(This special issue belongs to the Section Intelligent Sensors)

Gait Recognition and Digital Mobility Outcomes Based on Wearable Sensing Technology

edited by

Melvyn Roerdink

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 700 | Submission Open

Keywords: wearable sensors; gait analysis; digital mobility outcomes; signal processing; data fusion; machine learning; mobility metrics; real-world monitoring

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Sensors)

Multi-Sensor Integration for Mobile and UAS Mapping

edited by Ahmed El-Rabbany and

Ahmed Elamin

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 669 | Submission Open

Keywords: GNSS; LEO; INS; LiDAR; camera; multi-sensor integration

(This special issue belongs to the Section Navigation and Positioning)

Advancements in Metasurface-Based Optical and Optoelectronic Sensors

edited by

Mahmoud Hamdy Elshorbagy

,

Alexander Cuadrado

, Javier Alda and

Rehab Ramadan

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 603 | Submission Open

Keywords: optical sensors; optoelectronic sensing; metasurfaces; nanomaterials; nanophotonics; 2D materials; quantum dots; plasmonic; spectroscopy and imaging; environmental detection; chemical detection; biomedical diagnostics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Optical Sensors)

Advancements and Future Prospects of Sensing Technologies for Health Monitoring and Sports Performance

edited by

Joanne Yip

and Ka-Po Lee

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 504 | Submission Open

Keywords: wearable sensors; biomedical sensing; athletic performance monitoring; remote health monitoring; AI-enabled sensing; non-invasive biosensors; sensor data fusion; IoT for health and sports

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Sensors)

Ultrasound Sensors and MEMS Devices for Biomedical Applications

edited by

Andrea Scorza

and

Giorgia Fiori

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 503 | Submission Open

Keywords: ultrasound sensors; MEMS devices; sensing technology; instrumentation; measurement; biomedical applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Sensors)

Sensing Technologies in Industrial Defect Detection

edited by

Peng Liu

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 489 | Submission Open

Keywords: industrial defect detection; sensing technology; non-destructive testing; infrared thermography; ultrasonic sensing; acoustic sensing; machine vision; data fusion; intelligent inspection; smart manufacturing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Fault Diagnosis & Sensors)

Sensing and Estimation Techniques in Electrical Systems

edited by

Carlos Andrés Ramos-Paja

,

Juan David Bastidas-Rodríguez

and

Sergio Serna

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 442 | Submission Open

Keywords: measurement devices for electrical and power systems; sensing and estimation techniques for electrical or electro/mechanical variables used in power systems; cost reduction using mixed-estimators/sensors strategies; estimation or observation of physical variables for electrical systems using artificial intelligence or deterministic approaches; detailed mathematical models for variable estimation in electrical or power systems; impedance spectroscopy in electrical and power systems; embedded systems for measurement and estimation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Sensors)

Sensor-Enhanced Medical Imaging: Machine Learning and Computer Vision for Multimodal Analysis

edited by

Vidas Raudonis

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 330 | Submission Open

Keywords: sensor-enhanced medical imaging; medical sensors; sensor fusion; AI-driven diagnostics; multimodal image analysis; real-time sensor analytics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Intelligent Sensors)

Innovations in Remote Sensing and AI-Enabled Sensing for Smart Agriculture

edited by

Faramarz F. Samavati

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 263 | Submission Open

Keywords: geoinformatics; remote sensing; AI-enabled sensors; geospatial data processing and organization; computational and optimization methods; UAV-based sensing; LiDAR; data fusion; agricultural monitoring; agrometeorology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Agriculture)

Securing the Future: Emerging Security and Radio Access Technologies for 5G/6G Networks

edited by

Max Hashem Eiza

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 238 | Submission Open

Keywords: 6G security; 5G networks; radio access technologies; secure architecture; zero trust; OpenRAN; vulnerability management; API security; certification frameworks

(This special issue belongs to the Section Communications)

Sustainable V2X Communication: Intelligent Sensing and Green Connectivity

edited by

Raul Parada Medina

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 234 | Submission Open

Keywords: vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication; V2X systems; intelligent sensing; green connectivity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Communications)

Intelligent Biomedical Systems: The Convergence of Sensors, Signal Processing, and Machine Learning

edited by

Daria Hemmerling

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 217 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomedical sensors; machine learning; signal processing; wearable devices; health monitoring; artificial intelligence; digital biomarkers; telemedicine; precision medicine; edge computing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Intelligent Sensors)

Advances in Wireless Power Transfer Technologies for Sensor Applications

edited by

Wei Han

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 177 | Submission Open

Keywords: wireless power transfer; energy harvesting; inductive/capacitive coupling; energy harvesting; sensor networks; IoT; control and modulation; EMI/EMC

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensor Networks)

Advanced Sensor-Based Sorting & Control: Perspectives and Potentials for Securing Valuable Raw Materials

edited by

Tobias Vraetz

and Kathrin Greiff

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 150 | Submission Open

Keywords: sensor-based sorting; process control; hyperspectral imaging; particle analysis; machine learning; multi-sensor systems; real-time monitoring; recycling of waste streams; light weight packaging waste; metal waste; construction and demolition waste; paper and wood waste; raw materials; mineral processing; mine optimization; advanced analytics in mineral processing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sensing)

Artificial Intelligence and Foundation Models in Biomedical Sensing and Medical Imaging Applications

edited by

Essam A. Rashed

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 148 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence (AI); biomedical sensing; medical imaging; biomedical signal processing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Sensors)

Electrochemical Sensors in the Food Industry: 2nd Edition

edited by

Ksenia Morozova

and

Matteo Mario Scampicchio

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 136 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrochemistry; electronic tongue; electronic nose; food sensor; food analysis; food control; food safety; sensory analysis; food quality; food authenticity; flow injection analysis; amperometry; voltammetry; potentiometry; coulometry; biosensors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical Sensors)

Advances in Fluorescent and Colorimetric Sensors for Detecting Ions and Neutral Molecules

edited by

Francielly T. Souto

and

Gleiston Goncalves Dias

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 128 | Submission Open

Keywords: sensors; optical sensors; molecular logic gates; detection; fluorescence; colorimetric methods; electrochemical methods; chemosensor; chemodosimeter; bioimaging; probes; advanced materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical Sensors)

Nanostructured Materials for High-Performance Sensors

edited by

Sherif Moussa

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 120 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructured material synthesis and characterization; graphene-based nanocomposites for electronic applications; nanostructured materials for biosensor use and applications; nano-oxides for CO catalytic oxidation and other catalytic applications; graphene-based nanomaterials for environmental applications; nanostructured material use for sensors applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensor Materials)

Motor Control and Remote Handling in Robotic Applications

edited by

Eloise Matheson

and Mario Di Castro

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 107 | Submission Open

Keywords: robot platform design; end effector design; motor control; remote handling; telerobotics; human– robot interfaces

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensors and Robotics)

Optical Microneedles for Biosensing

edited by

Esmaeil Heydari

and Hossein Zare-Behtash

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 107 | Submission Open

Keywords: microneedle-based biosensors; optical dissolved oxygen biosensors; optical glucose sensors; optical oxygen sensors; optical partial pressure sensors; transcutaneous biosensors; wearable optical biosensors; microneedle fabrication; time-resolved spectroscopy; phosphorescence lifetime spectroscopy; photoluminescence spectroscopy; biomedical optical biosensors; microneedle pH sensors; microneedle ion sensors; point-of-care diagnostic; transdermal biosensing; optical lactate detection; optical enzymatic biosensor; interstitial fluid sensing; microneedle health monitoring; microneedle patch

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biosensors)

Advanced Sensing Systems for Building Inspection, Visualization and Assessment

edited by Yue Fan,

Fei Xue

and San Jiang

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 93 | Submission Open

Keywords: UAV-based building inspection; multi-modal sensing for buildings; deep learning for defect detection; building envelope assessment; crack and moisture detection; 3D building reconstruction; parametric visualization for building diagnostics; smart building maintenance systems; digital twins for existing buildings; heritage conservation technologies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Intelligent Sensors)

Deep Learning-Based Image and Signal Sensing and Processing: 3rd Edition

edited by

Jian-Jiun Ding

,

Feng-Tsun Chien

and

Chih-Chang Yu

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 73 | Submission Open

Keywords: sensing; object detection; object recognition; object tracking; medical image processing; image denoising; signal enhancement; speech signal recognition; music signal recognition; medical signal processing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensing and Imaging)

Spectral Detection Technology, Sensors and Instruments, 3rd Edition

edited by

Qing Yu

, Ran Tu, Ting Liu and Lina Li

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 71 | Submission Open

Keywords: multispectral detection; spectral analysis; spectral imaging; spectral sensing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensing and Imaging)

Advances in Fluorescence Sensing: Technologies and Applications

edited by

Debanjana Ghosh

and

Shainaz Landge

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 69 | Submission Open

Keywords: fluorescence sensing; molecular probes; supramolecular assemblies; nanomaterials; bioimaging; environmental monitoring; diagnostics; smart materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sensing)

Nanostructured Materials for Sensing and Beyond: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications

edited by

Ashutosh Tiwari

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 44 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructured materials; nanosensors; thin films; functional oxides; spintronics; flexible and wearable sensors; photonic and plasmonic sensors; high-entropy materials; energy and environmental sensing; AI-driven material design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensor Materials)

Security and Privacy for the Internet of Things and Wireless Sensor Networks

edited by

Naeem Syed

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 44 | Submission Open

Keywords: authentication and authorization protocols; lightweight data encryption algorithms; privacy-preserving data aggregation; homomorphic encryption and differential privacy; federated learning techniques; intrusion and anomaly detection for IoT and WSNs; lightweight; on-device; or edge-based ML/AI models (e.g.; anomaly detection) for identifying cyber-attacks; adversarial AI in IoT; blockchain for WSN and IoT; physical-layer security; fingerprinting IoT and WSN devices for authentication and authorization; trust management techniques for zero-trust deployments for IoT and WSNs; dynamic trust and reputation models for ad hoc and distributed sensor networks

(This special issue belongs to the Section Internet of Things)

Sensor-Based Image Processing and Sensing Techniques for Enhanced Object Detection

edited by

Hao Luo

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 42 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced image preprocessing and enhancement techniques for object detection; feature extraction; representation; and selection methods; image segmentation and region proposal techniques; deep learning-based object detection models and architectures; lightweight and efficient detection algorithms for edge and embedded systems; multi-scale; multi-view; and multi-modal object detection; robust object detection under challenging conditions (e.g.; low light; noise; occlusion); image fusion techniques for enhanced detection performance; object detection in medical; industrial; remote sensing; and autonomous systems; real-time and low-latency image processing for detection tasks; explainable and interpretable image processing methods for object detection; benchmark datasets; evaluation metrics; and comparative studies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensing and Imaging)

Functional Materials for Temperature Sensing

edited by Ahmad Al Shboul and

Mathieu Gratuze

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 32 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional materials; temperature sensors; flexible electronics; wearable sensors; nanomaterials; conductive polymers; smart sensors; internet of things (IoT); MEMS/NEMS; sensing mechanisms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensor Materials)

Bioelectrochemical Sensing Systems

edited by Inga Morkvenaite-Vilkonciene

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 23 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioelectrochemical sensors; electrochemical biosensing; nanomaterials; biorecognition elements; wearable sensors; lab-on-a-chip; real-time monitoring; signal transduction; biofuel-cell sensors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical Sensors)

Green Deep Learning Techniques for Sensing and Experimental Multimodal Signal Processing

edited by

Francesco Carlo Morabito

,

Zenglin Xu

and

Muhammad Suffian

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 23 | Submission Open

Keywords: deep learning; green AI; energy-aware DL techniques; edge computing; hybrid learning methodologies; uncertainty management in sensing; data compression in healthcare

(This special issue belongs to the Section Intelligent Sensors)

Advancements in Intelligent Sensing Technologies for Major Infrastructure Monitoring

edited by

Tinghai Cheng

, Hengyu Li, Yang Yu,

Jianlong Wang

and

Xiaosong Zhang

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 13 | Submission Open

Keywords: major infrastructure monitoring; intelligent sensing technologies; sensors; structural health monitoring; wireless sensor networks; data analysis methods

(This special issue belongs to the Section Intelligent Sensors)

INS/GNSS Integrated Navigation Systems: 2nd Edition

edited by

Xiyuan Chen

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 11 | Submission Open

Keywords: inertial navigation systems; GNSS; sensor fusion; integrated navigation; Kalman filter; positioning with high precision; path planning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Navigation and Positioning)

Sensor Technologies for Electromagnetic Exposure Detection

edited by

Pablo Luis López-Espí

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 10 | Submission Open

Keywords: electromagnetic field; exposure measurement; risk assessment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Sensors)

Radio Frequency AI/ML (RF AI/ML) for Wireless Spectrum Sensing and Awareness

edited by

William Headley

and Stephen Adams

submission deadline 1 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1934 | Submission Open

Keywords: radio frequency; spectrum sensing; RF AI/ML

(This special issue belongs to the Section Intelligent Sensors)

Advanced Sensing System for Microfluidic Research

edited by

Sagnik Basuray

and Zhenglong Li

submission deadline 1 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 75 | Submission Open

Keywords: analytic equipment; microfluidic device; paper-based analytical device; genetic procedures; self assembled monolayer; dielectric spectroscopy; microelectrode MEMS

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Sensors)

Deep Learning Applications for Pose Estimation and Human Action Recognition—2nd Edition

edited by

Paolo Russo

and

Fabiana Di Ciaccio

submission deadline 10 Sep 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 23179 | Submission Open

Keywords: deep learning; action recognition; pose estimation; human activities; robotics and intelligent systems; navigation; positioning; control; datasets; sensors; embedded systems and devices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Intelligent Sensors)

Advanced Sensors in Brain–Computer Interfaces

edited by

Eduardo Quiles

submission deadline 10 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 13991 | Submission Open

Keywords: brain– computer interface (BCI); signal processing; brain signal acquisition; cognitive enhancement; machine learning; human– machine interaction; neuroprosthetics; EEG (electroencephalography); neurofeedback; artificial intelligence; real-time processing; brain connectivity; neurorehabilitation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Sensors)

Event-Based Vision Technology: From Imaging to Perception and Control

edited by

Tomasz Kryjak

and Thomas Mesquida

submission deadline 10 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 5290 | Submission Open

Keywords: event-based design; event-based algorithms; neuromorphic computing; object detection and tracking; robotics; data fusion

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensing and Imaging)

Deep Learning for Information Fusion and Pattern Recognition—Second Edition

edited by

Yufeng Zheng

and

Erik Blasch

submission deadline 10 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2709 | Submission Open

Keywords: sensor fusion; face recognition; cancer detection; image fusion; object detection; target recognition; robot vision; autonomous driving; AI image/video generators

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensing and Imaging)

Sensors for Human Health Monitoring Based on Biomedical Signals: From New Perception to Intelligent Diagnosis

edited by Zhong Ji

submission deadline 10 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 615 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomedical signals; health monitoring; sensors; wearable devices; flexible electronics; signal processing; artificial intelligence; intelligent diagnosis; non-invasive monitoring; physiological parameters monitoring

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Sensors)

From Brain Signals to Recovery: Neural Sensing for Functional Restoration

edited by Yingchun Zhang and

Su Liu

submission deadline 10 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 119 | Submission Open

Keywords: EEG; iEEG; EMG; brain– computer interface (BCI); neurorehabilitation; neural plasticity; neuromodulation; biosensors; motor decoding

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Sensors)

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