Sensors

Advances in Human–Robot Interactions Through Multimodal Sensing and Virtual Reality

edited by

and

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4723 | Submission Open

Keywords: human–robot interactions; multimodal sensing; virtual reality; affective computing; sensor integration; user-centered robotics; assistive technology; emotion recognition; intelligent and interactive systems; cognitive and social robotics

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

Sensors for Smart Manufacturing: Advanced Sensing Solutions for Human-Centric, Inclusive and Resilient Industrial Systems

edited by

Alessandro Simeone

and Alessandra Caggiano

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4648 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart manufacturing; wearable sensors; nearable sensors; cognitive load modeling; stress assessment; operator well-being; ergonomics; digital twins; sensor fusion; inclusive design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Sensors)

Novel Nanoprobes for Biomedical Sensing, Disease Detection, and Theranostic Applications

edited by

Ke Cheng

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4620 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoprobes; biomedical sensing; disease detection; theranostics; deep learning; targeted therapy; smart nanodevices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanosensors)

Indoor Localization Techniques Based on Wireless Communication

edited by

Marios Raspopoulos

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4536 | Submission Open

Keywords: UWB positioning; indoor localization; radar-based localization; Wi-Fi localization; foot-mounted pedestrian navigation; cooperative localization systems; wireless sensor or cellular network-based positioning; simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM); smartphone-based localization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Communications)

Sensors and Actuators for Lab-on-Chip Applications

edited by

Joanna Filippi

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4204 | Submission Open

Keywords: lab-on-chip devices; actuators; integrated sensors; microfluidics; materials for sensing; biosensors; intelligent sensing; point-of-care diagnostics; real-time monitoring

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biosensors)

Chip-Based MEMS Platforms—2nd Edition

edited by

Pengcheng Xu

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3703 | Submission Open

Keywords: MEMS chips; integrated chips; gas sensors; biochemical sensors; microfluidics; internet of things; point-of-care detection; wearable electronics; consumer electronics; low power consumption

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Sensors)

New Trends in Time–Frequency Signal Analysis and Processing

edited by

Vedran Jurdana

and

Franck Badets

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3606 | Submission Open

Keywords: enhanced time–frequency representations; adaptive and robust signal processing techniques; the integration of machine learning paradigms; novel applications in the Internet of Things (IoT), healthcare diagnostics, and environmental sensing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Sensors)

MEMS Resonators and Sensors

edited by Stewart McWilliam and

Davin Arifin

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3576 | Submission Open

Keywords: MEMS resonators; structural vibrations; dynamics; inertial sensors; actuators; frequency referencing; nonlinear oscillators

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Sensors)

Sensing Technologies in Digital Radiology and Image Analysis

edited by Tie-Qiang Li and Chunliang Wang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3492 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital radiology; image analysis; sensing technologies; high-resolution detectors; multispectral imaging; AI-driven imaging; photon-counting detectors; low-dose imaging; wearable sensors; machine learning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Sensors)

UAV and Sensor Applications for Navigation and Positioning—2nd Edition

edited by

Yongbo Zhang

and

Yuhang Li

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3150 | Submission Open

Keywords: unmanned aerial vehicles; sensor applications; navigation and positioning; SLAM; machine learning; data fusion

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensor Networks)

Transforming Healthcare with Smart Sensing and Machine Learning

edited by Mehdi Boukallel

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2970 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart sensing technologies; multimodal sensor fusion; machine learning in healthcare; digital health transformation; personalized medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Intelligent Sensors)

Metasurfaces for Enhanced Communication and Radar Detection

edited by

Linyan Guo

and

Xiaojun Huang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2638 | Submission Open

Keywords: metasurfaces; metamaterials; metantennas; metadevices; communication; radar detection

(This special issue belongs to the Section Radar Sensors)

Advances in Wearable Electroencephalography Sensor Technology

edited by

Giulia Cisotto

and

Stefano Bonaldo

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2630 | Submission Open

Keywords: wearable EEG; neurological monitoring; brain-computer interface; real-time monitoring; sleep monitoring

(This special issue belongs to the Section Wearables)

Advancements in Autonomous Navigation Systems for UAVs

edited by

Vladan Papic

and

Josip Music

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2624 | Submission Open

Keywords: autonomous navigation systems; UAV sensors; path planning; SLAM; onboard computer; autonomous drones; artificial intelligence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensor Networks)

Advanced Sensors for Health and Human Performance Monitoring

edited by

Jūratė Jolanta Petronienė

and

Darius Viržonis

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2613 | Submission Open

Keywords: wearable sensors; biodegradable sensors; implantable sensors; human health monitoring; telemedicine and remote monitoring; sensor–signal fusion; long-term activity monitoring; wireless health-monitoring systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biosensors)

Secure IoT: Cryptographic Solutions for Sensor Networks

edited by Md Akbar Hossain

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2542 | Submission Open

Keywords: secure IoT; sensor networks; lightweight cryptography; blockchain based trust management; privacy preserving protocols; energy efficient encryption; post quantum security; key management in IoT; intrusion and anomaly detection; federated and edge intelligence for security

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

Cutting-Edge Sensor and Fusion Approaches for Robust and Reliable Autonomous Driving

edited by

Stefano Quer

and Gábor Kiss

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2446 | Submission Open

Keywords: autonomous driving; sensor fusion; multi-sensor integration; environmental perception; data-level fusion; intelligent transportation systems; real-time processing; sensor networks; perception algorithms; safety in autonomous driving

(This special issue belongs to the Section Vehicular Sensing)

Innovative Sensors and Processes for Intrusion and Anomaly Detection in IoT

edited by

Vasos Vassiliou

and

Iacovos I. Ioannou

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2432 | Submission Open

Keywords: IoT security; intrusion detection; anomaly detection; edge computing; cyber–physical systems; machine learning; sensor networks; privacy; network monitoring; embedded security; smart environments; AI for security; resilient sensing; hybrid threat detection

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

Health Monitoring and Maintenance of Road Pavements Using Emerging Sensing Technologies: 2nd Edition

edited by

Federico Gulisano

,

Juan Gallego Medina

and

Valerio Gagliardi

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2123 | Submission Open

Keywords: sensing systems; pavement health monitoring; embedded sensors; self-sensing materials; spaceborne (SAR, optical, multispectral), aerial (UAVs), and ground-based sensing applications for road health monitoring; non-destructive testing surveys; digital signal processing (DSP) in sensor applications; pavement management systems (PMS); predictive and condition-based road maintenance; machine learning, augmented and virtual reality tools

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Sensors)

Sensor-Driven Approaches to Enhancing D2D Communication Efficiency and Interference Management

edited by

Redha Radaydeh

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2118 | Submission Open

Keywords: D2D communication; network sensing; spectrum sharing; intelligent devices; AI techniques; network efficiency; interference management; recourse management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Communications)

Advanced Electromyography Technologies for Muscle Function Assessment, Neural Control, and Rehabilitation

edited by

Fabiano Politti

and

Adriano de Oliveira Andrade

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2086 | Submission Open

Keywords: electromyography (EMG); high-density surface EMG (HD-sEMG); motor unit decomposition; myoelectric control; wearable and flexible muscle sensors; neural interface systems; AI and deep learning for EMG; sensor fusion in biomechanics; neurorehabilitation technologies; digital biomarkers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Sensors)

Advances in Connected and Automated Mobility: Sensing Technologies and Applications

edited by

Lei Zhang

,

Weizhi Meng

and Jiahuai Mao

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1886 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligent transportation systems; artificial intelligence (AI); integrated space air ground networks; multimodal sensor data; large language models (LLMs); trustworthy computing; privacy-preserving techniques; autonomous decision-making

(This special issue belongs to the Section Vehicular Sensing)

Smart Sensing for Healthcare Transformation

edited by

Fernando Seoane

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1868 | Submission Open

Keywords: wearable sensors; real-time location systems; environmental sensors; healthcare transformation; personalized care

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Sensors)

Advancing Land Monitoring Through Synergistic Harmonization of Optical, Radar and Lidar Satellite Technologies: 2nd Edition

edited by

Ram C. Sharma

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1755 | Submission Open

Keywords: optical–SAR–LiDAR fusion; BRDF harmonization; bandpass alignment; co-registration; radiometric terrain correction; temporal harmonization; cloud gap-filling; S1/S2 contrastive pretraining; physics-informed fusion; joint inversion; GEDI supervision; canopy height mapping; AGB mapping; conformal prediction; domain adaptation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sensing)

AI and Big Data for Smart Healthcare: Ensuring Privacy and Security

edited by

Mamoon Rashid

and

Saqib Iqbal Hakak

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1710 | Submission Open

Keywords: machine learning for diagnosis; medical data management and analytics; big data for smart healthcare; privacy and security in smart healthcare

(This special issue belongs to the Section Intelligent Sensors)

AI-Driven IoT Solutions for Urban Mobility Challenges

edited by

Ricardo S. Alonso Rincón

,

Salvatore Monteleone

and

Albano Carrera

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1420 | Submission Open

Keywords: IoT; sensors network; urban mobility; artificial intelligence driven applications; sensor networks cybersecurity

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

Deep Learning-Based Face Recognition and Feature Extraction: 2nd Edition

edited by

Bogdan Smolka

,

Karolina Nurzynska

and

Michal Kawulok

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1393 | Submission Open

Keywords: face and facial landmark detection and tracking; face recognition and identification; large-scale face recognition; facial expression recognition and analysis; 3D face modeling; applications of face and facial expression recognition; fusion of multiple modalities; face anti-spoofing techniques; face liveness detection from images and videos; surveillance applications; psychological and behavioral analysis

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

Sensing Techniques for Intelligent Tunnel Construction

edited by

Chuan Zhang

and

Guowen Xu

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1353 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart sensing techniques; Intelligent construction; drill-blast tunneling; tunnel boring machine; tunnel safety evaluation; automated measurement; artificial intelligence in tunnel construction; structure health monitoring; nondestructive testing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Intelligent Sensors)

Fluorescence Sensors Based on Nanomaterials: Methods, Mechanisms and Applications

edited by

Fengqing Yang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1304 | Submission Open

Keywords: fluorescence sensors; nanomaterials; biosensing; environmental monitoring; clinical diagnosis; pharmaceutical analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical Sensors)

Nucleic Acid-Based Biosensors for Molecular Diagnostics

edited by

Fei Ma

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1297 | Submission Open

Keywords: nucleic acid biosensors; molecular diagnostics; signal amplification; aptamer; DNAzyme; RNAzyme; DNA nanodevice; DNA nanotechnology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biosensors)

Next-Generation Flexible and Tactile Sensors: Materials, Mechanisms, and Applications

edited by

Song Gao

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1281 | Submission Open

Keywords: flexible sensors; tactile sensors; soft electronics; soft robotics; wearable electronics; health monitoring; human–robot interaction

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

Advanced Electronic Noses and Tongues Systems for Environmental Monitoring

edited by

Paulo A. Ribeiro

,

Maria Raposo

and

Pedro C. Moura

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 981 | Submission Open

Keywords: electronic nose; electronic tongue; environmental monitoring; volatile organic compounds (VOC); functional nanomaterials; molecularly imprinted polymers; machine learning; sensor drift compensation; IoT-based sensing; data fusion

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Sensors)

Innovative Technologies Using Biosensors

edited by

Salzitsa Anastasova-Ivanova

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 951 | Submission Open

Keywords: innovative biosensing technologies; point-of-care diagnostics; wearable biosensors; implantable sensors; artificial intelligence in biosensing; environmental monitoring; food safety detection; personalized medicine; continuous health monitoring; sensor integration and miniaturization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biosensors)

Distributed Computing for Sensor Networks

edited by

Yiguang Hong

and

Francisco Falcone

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 949 | Submission Open

Keywords: distributed computing; sensor networks; multi-agent systems; distributed optimization and learning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensor Networks)

Microwave Imaging and Sensing Technologies for Biomedical Application

edited by

Wenyi Shao

and Zheng Gong

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 918 | Submission Open

Keywords: antennas; tissue dielectric properties; diagnosis and screening; image reconstruction; wearable medical sensors; AI-assisted diagnosis; electromagnetic medical imaging

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Sensors)

Bioelectrochemical Sensors for Environmental Monitoring

edited by

Prabhu Arumugam

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 893 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrochemical sensors and biosensors; electrochemical detection methods; electronic tongue; electronic nose; environmental monitoring; heavy metals; pesticides; electrode materials; (additive) manufacturing techniques; electrochemical data analysis methods; electrocatalysts; commercialization challenges; sensor designs; sustainability considerations; advances in sensing sciences; environmental considerations; nanomaterials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical Sensors)

Industrial IoT Systems and Networks

edited by

Javier Silvestre-Blanes

and

Hussain Al-Aqrabi

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 852 | Submission Open

Keywords: Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT); Artificial Internet of Things (AIoT), Industry 4.0; cyber–physical systems (CPSs); wireless networks; 5G/6G; edge/fog and cloud computing; cybersecurity; scalability interoperability

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

Early-Stage Damage Detection Using Nonlinear Ultrasonic Techniques and Validation

edited by

Saptarshi Sasmal

, Umar Amjad and Tribikram Kundu

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 750 | Submission Open

Keywords: incipient/early-stage damage; linear and nonlinear ultrasonics; environmental degradation; stress-induced damage; microstructure-related studies

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

Sensing and Reliability Challenges in Next-Generation Power Electronic Energy Systems and Related Applications

edited by

Gia Minh Thao Nguyen

and

van Khang Huynh

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 695 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-frequency power conversion; high power-density power electronics; wide-bandwidth and in situ sensing; sensor integration and signal integrity; multi-physics modeling and digital twins; condition monitoring and reliability assessment; physics-informed data-driven diagnostics; fault diagnosis and prognostics; thermal and electromagnetic measurement; converter-dominated energy systems; advanced BMSs with sensing algorithms for non-dissipative active cell balancing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Sensors)

Remote Sensing for Digital Earth

edited by Shuzhu Shi,

Xudong Gu

and

Guobin Yang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 593 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital earth; radar sensor; photographic sensor; remote sensing; earth environment observation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Radar Sensors)

Advances in Optical Fiber Sensors for Extreme Environments: Fundamentals and Applications

edited by Federico Scurti and Amy Van Newkirk

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 537 | Submission Open

Keywords: optical fiber sensors; extreme environments; distributed sensing; Rayleigh scattering; Brillouin scattering; Raman scattering; BOTDA; OFDR; Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG); cryogenic; high-temperature; ionizing radiation; hollow core fibers; radiation tolerance; superconducting magnets; multi-core fibers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Optical Sensors)

Key Technologies Towards the Integration of AI and Radio Access Network

edited by

Yuwei Wang

,

Li Sun

, Maged Elkashlan,

Qinghe Du

and

Bilal Hussain

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 454 | Submission Open

Keywords: AI; radio access network; physical-layer technologies; resource management; ISAC; cooperative and distributed learning; collaborative Inference; wireless foundation model; multi-agent; 6G

(This special issue belongs to the Section Communications)

Advancements in Heterogeneous Wireless Networks: Challenges, Solutions and Applications in Modern Domains

edited by Alessandro Aloisio

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 436 | Submission Open

Keywords: heterogeneous wireless networks; communication; IoT

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

Integrating Consumer Wearables into Healthcare Delivery Models

edited by

Louis Faust

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 432 | Submission Open

Keywords: consumer wearables; health sensors; healthcare delivery; machine learning; data interoperability; digital biomarkers; clinical decision support; remote patient monitoring; electronic health records (EHRs); adherence

Cybersecurity for Internet of Things Devices in Sensors

edited by

Talal Halabi

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 428 | Submission Open

Keywords: Internet of Things (IoT) security; cybersecurity; intrusion detection; anomaly detection; lightweight cryptography; secure architectures; machine learning for security; privacy preservation; edge and fog security; resilient IoT systems; CPS/IIoT security

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

Next-Generation Semiconductor-Based Nanophotonic Sensors for Applied Technologies

edited by Evripidis Michail

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 414 | Submission Open

Keywords: sensing; semiconductors; nanophotonic; nanofabrication; optoelectronics; photonic devices; light–matter interaction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Intelligent Sensors)

Innovative IoT Devices in Biomedical Monitoring: From Design to Application

edited by

Eduardo Cañete-Carmona

and

Aurora Sáez

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 402 | Submission Open

Keywords: Internet of Things; biomedical monitoring; wearable sensors; artificial intelligence; physiological signal analysis; biomedical image analysis; telemedicine and remote monitoring; biomedical data analytics; smart healthcare systems

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

Generative AI and Neural Representations for Intelligent Sensing and Cooperative Perception in Autonomous Vehicles

edited by

Abdulla Al-Kaff

and Jamal Berrich

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 376 | Submission Open

Keywords: generative AI; vision-language models (VLMs); large language models (LLMs); neural scene representations; object detection; dataset augmentation; semantic perception; digital twins; anomaly detection; cooperative perception; smart infrastructure; autonomous vehicles

(This special issue belongs to the Section Vehicular Sensing)

AI-Enhanced Biosensing Technologies and Medical Applications

edited by

Cheng Cheng

and

Anindita Paul

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 328 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial Intelligence; biosensors; machine learning; medical diagnostics; point-of-care diagnostics; wearable devices; digital health; healthcare management; personalized medicine; edge computing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Intelligent Sensors)

Intelligent Vision Sensors

edited by

Juan Antonio Leñero-Bardallo

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 322 | Submission Open

Keywords: vision sensors; intelligent vision sensors; processing at-the-edge; spiking vision sensors; image sensors for AI

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensors Development)

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