Sensors

Advanced Sensing and Signal Processing Technologies for Medical Applications

edited by Jordi Cusidó

submission deadline 25 Jan 2027 | 22 articles | Viewed by 51966 | Submission Open

Keywords: IoT in healthcare; virtual sensors; advanced signal processing; patient monitoring; AI in medical diagnosis; real-time data analytics; predictive healthcare algorithms; wearable medical devices; secure data in IoT healthcare; smart healthcare solutions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Sensors)

Advanced Sensors and AI Integration for Human–Robot Teaming

edited by Nader Jalili and Soroush Korivand

submission deadline 25 Jan 2027 | 11 articles | Viewed by 28839 | Submission Open

Keywords: human–robot teaming; sensor fusion; AI integration; real-time data processing; machine learning; autonomous systems; robotics; data acquisition; sensor technologies; intelligent systems

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

Advanced Applications of WSNs and the IoT—2nd Edition

edited by

Sebastià Galmés

and

Baris Atakan

submission deadline 25 Jan 2027 | 5 articles | Viewed by 19255 | Submission Open

Keywords: wireless sensor networks; Internet of Things; wireless communications standards (BLE, ZigBee, LoRaWAN, SigFox, 5G/6G); energy harvesting; big data; artificial intelligence; cloud computing; security; smart environment; ambient intelligence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensor Networks)

Optical Sensors for Gas Monitoring

edited by

Vanda Pereira

,

Marta Sofia dos Anjos Ferreira

and

João Micael Leça

submission deadline 25 Jan 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 12607 | Submission Open

Keywords: optical fiber sensors; colorimetric sensors; fluorescence sensors; metal organic frameworks; surface plasmon resonance; gas sensing; spectroscopy; remote sensing; microstructured optical fibers; sensing material; in situ monitoring

(This special issue belongs to the Section Optical Sensors)

Nano/Micro-Structured Materials for Gas Sensor

edited by Deepak Rajaram Patil

submission deadline 25 Jan 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9883 | Submission Open

Keywords: gas sensing; nano/micro-structured materials; humidity sensor; hazardous material sensing; sensitivity; selectivity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanosensors)

Intelligent Sensing Technology for Structural Vibration Control and Non-Destructive Testing

edited by

Yingqing Guo

, Tao Li and Peipei Liu

submission deadline 25 Jan 2027 | 7 articles | Viewed by 8255 | Submission Open

Keywords: structural vibration control; intelligent sensing technology; non-destructive testing; multi-sensor fusion; artificial intelligence (AI)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Sensors)

AI-Enabled Smart Sensors for Industry Monitoring and Fault Diagnosis

edited by

Wen-qiang Liu

,

Zhiwei Han

, Jun-Fang Wang and Xiangyun Deng

submission deadline 25 Jan 2027 | 7 articles | Viewed by 7535 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced sensing technologies with embedded AI capabilities; novel AI algorithms for sensor data analysis, anomaly detection, and predictive maintenance; application of AI-driven smart sensors; edge AI/edge computing; deep learning for sensing; explainable AI (XAI) for industry; industrial IoT (IIoT) monitoring

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Sensors)

AIoT Methodologies & Techniques for Reliable CPS and Smart Environment Monitoring

edited by

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submission deadline 25 Jan 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5912 | Submission Open

Keywords: AIoT; AI, ML, and DL; IoT; smart environment; cyber-physical systems; resource orchestration; system resiliency, reliability and availability; computing continuum; edge computing; edge/cloud systems; security

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

Latest Developments in Biopotential Sensor Development for Brain Signals

edited by Walter Besio

submission deadline 25 Jan 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5165 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopotential sensors; electrodes; brain signals; brain–computer interface

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Sensors)

Intelligent Wireless Sensor Networks for Internet of Things Applications

edited by

Lexi Xu

, Chaowei Wang,

Feng Yin

and Keke Zu

submission deadline 25 Jan 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5084 | Submission Open

Keywords: AI; wireless sensor networks; IoT; applications; resource allocation and management; distributed optimization; big data; wireless localization and tracking; ISAC

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

Development and Application of Optical Chemical Sensing

edited by

George Tsogkas

submission deadline 25 Jan 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4133 | Submission Open

Keywords: optical sensing; low-cost platforms; analytical chemistry; paper-based devices; pharmaceutical analysis; food analysis; environmental monitoring; smartphone-based analysis; nanomaterials; point-of-care diagnostics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Optical Sensors)

Sensor-Based IoT Systems: Edge Intelligence, Trust Management, and Applications

edited by

Nyothiri Aung

,

Sahraoui Dhelim

and

Chaker Abdelaziz Kerrache

submission deadline 25 Jan 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3808 | Submission Open

Keywords: edge intelligence; trust management; sensor-based IoT applications; security and privacy in IoT; machine learning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensor Networks)

Perception, Modeling, State Estimation, and Dynamic Control of Intelligent Transportation Equipment

edited by Te Chen

submission deadline 25 Jan 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2982 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligent transportation equipment; autonomous vehicle; sensor information fusion; perception and decision-making; complex dynamics modeling; parameter identification; state estimation; advanced dynamics control; nonlinear and robust control; trajectory planning and tracking

(This special issue belongs to the Section Vehicular Sensing)

Trusted and Secure Edge Intelligence for Large AI Models in IoT Sensor Networks

edited by

Qinqin Tang

, Zhe Peng and Tianjiao Chen

submission deadline 25 Jan 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2421 | Submission Open

Keywords: edge intelligence; IoT Security; privacy-preserving learning; large AI models; trustworthy AI

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

Sensors and Applications in Deep Learning and Artificial Intelligence

edited by

Shyan-Ming Yuan

submission deadline 25 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1984 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; deep learning; sensor networks; object detection; reinforcement learning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Intelligent Sensors)

Intelligent Sensing and Machine Vision for Industrial Performance Monitoring and Fault Diagnosis

edited by

Kai Zhang

, Yuri A. W. Shardt and

Mingzhu Tang

submission deadline 25 Jan 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1822 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligent sensing methods; machine vision methods; advanced fault diagnosis methods; performance monitoring methods; image and voiceprint-based fault diagnosis; predictive maintenance; industrial applications in different sectors

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

Smart Magnetic Sensors and Applications

edited by

Yuanping Xu

, Lu Yang and Qiuying Zhao

submission deadline 25 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1407 | Submission Open

Keywords: novel magnetic materials and structures; smart sensor networks; intelligent signal processing; miniaturization and integration; sensor fusion and multi-sensor integration; advanced sensor calibration and standardization; extended applications in harsh environments, aerospace, and IoT; wearable and healthcare applications; autonomous systems and robotics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Sensors)

Wearable Sensing and Vision Technologies for Human Activity Recognition in Daily Life

edited by Benjamin Allaert, Marius Bilasco and

Andon Tchechmedjiev

submission deadline 25 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1137 | Submission Open

Keywords: human activity recognition; energy-efficient sensing; video, audio, and imaging analysis; multimodal data fusion; technology acceptance; context awareness; privacy preservation; anomaly detection; explainable ai; human-centered design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Wearables)

Advanced EEG Sensing for Real-World Applications

edited by

Jinung An

,

Minji Lee

and

Dong-Ok Won

submission deadline 25 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 906 | Submission Open

Keywords: EEG; wearable sensors; artificial intelligence; neural decoding; brain–computer interface; deep learning; explainable AI; foundation model; digital healthcare; neurotechnology; human–machine interaction; physiological state estimation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Sensors)

Optical, Radar and Lidar Sensing Technologies for Object Detection, Recognition and Tracking

edited by

Radu Danescu

submission deadline 25 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 791 | Submission Open

Keywords: multi-modal sensor fusion; object detection and tracking; machine learning for perception; autonomous navigation; 3D environment perception; Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM); edge computing for sensing; radar/LiDAR/camera signal processing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Sensors)

Selected Papers from the 18th International Conference on Intelligent Human-Computer Interaction (IHCI 2026)

edited by

Boon Giin Lee

and

Wan-Young Chung

submission deadline 25 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 571 | Submission Open

Keywords: human-computer interaction; intelligent sensors; affective computing; sensor fusion; human-centered AI; assistive technologies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Intelligent Sensors)

Smart Sensors in Power and Electronic Systems: Innovations and Self-Powered Operation

edited by

Simon Lineykin

submission deadline 25 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 376 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart sensors; energy harvesting; self-powered systems; sensor networks; power electronics; diagnostics; monitoring; control; predictive maintenance; smart energy systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Sensors)

AI-Driven Intelligent Sensing and Communication Networks: Integration, Optimization, and Emerging Applications

edited by Yifei Wei and

Xiaojun Wang

submission deadline 25 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 190 | Submission Open

Keywords: communications; networking; artificial intelligence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensor Networks)

Learning-Efficient Audio Sensing: Active Learning, Continual Learning, and Benchmarking for Intelligent Acoustic Perception

edited by

Kele Xu

,

Tianjiao Wan

and Ming Feng

submission deadline 25 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 155 | Submission Open

Keywords: audio sensing; acoustic perception; active learning; continual learning; benchmark datasets; sound event detection; acoustic scene classification; self-supervised learning; weakly supervised learning; edge audio intelligence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Intelligent Sensors)

AI-Driven Methods for Chemometric Spectroscopy: Algorithms and Applications

edited by

Liang Zou

and

Yue Huang

submission deadline 27 Jan 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3270 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence (AI); spectroscopic sensing; chemical and material analysis; chemometric spectroscopy; AI-based spectral preprocessing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical Sensors)

Intelligent Wheels: AI, Next-Generation Networks, and Federated Learning in the Era of Connected Autonomous Vehicles

edited by

Anirudh Paranjothi

,

Mohammad Khan

and Neeli Rashmi Prasad

submission deadline 29 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 553 | Submission Open

Keywords: connected autonomous vehicles (CAVs); next-generation networks (5G/6G); artificial intelligence (AI); machine learning (ML); deep learning; federated learning; V2X communication; intelligent transportation systems (ITSs); mobile edge computing (MEC) for CAVs; cybersecurity in CAVs

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensor Networks)

Advanced Sensing Techniques in Biomedical Signal Processing

edited by

Dakun Lai

submission deadline 30 Jan 2027 | 11 articles | Viewed by 18208 | Submission Open

Keywords: deep learning; biomedical imaging; electrophysiological signal; heart; brain

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Sensors)

Advanced Biomedical Imaging and Signal Processing

edited by

Xiaojun Yu

submission deadline 30 Jan 2027 | 16 articles | Viewed by 17008 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-optical imaging; biomedical image denoising; biomedical signal processing; computer-aided disease diagnosis; biomedical image segmentation techniques

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Sensors)

Machine Learning and Image-Based Smart Sensing and Applications

edited by

Ran-Zan Wang

and Shang-Kuan Chen

submission deadline 30 Jan 2027 | 6 articles | Viewed by 12818 | Submission Open

Keywords: deep learning; smart sensing; image processing; computer vision; medical imaging; healthcare diagnostics; security and surveillance systems; multi-modal sensor fusion; environmental monitoring and sustainability solutions

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

AI/ML in RF and Microwave Sensors for Medicine and Biomedical Applications

edited by

Rahul Gomes

and

Dipankar Mitra

submission deadline 30 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 12360 | Submission Open

Keywords: AI-driven advancements in RF and microwave medical imaging; microwave-based non-invasive diagnostics and therapeutic systems; explainable AI for RF and microwave healthcare applications; federated learning for distributed medical data analysis using RF systems; deep learning in microwave hyperthermia and ablation therapies; integration of RF devices with biomedical sensors for real-time monitoring; reinforcement learning in adaptive RF-based treatment protocols; RF and microwave devices for wearable and implantable medical systems; AI-powered microwave imaging for tumor detection and monitoring; RF-based solutions for point-of-care diagnostics; challenges and solutions in the standardization and safety of RF devices in medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Sensors)

Emerging Trends in Cybersecurity for Wireless Communication and IoT

edited by

Kiho Lim

and Weihua Liu

submission deadline 30 Jan 2027 | 7 articles | Viewed by 6885 | Submission Open

Keywords: wireless communication; Internet of Things (IoT); cybersecurity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Communications)

Multimodal Sensing Fusion-Based LLM Agent Methods, System, and Applications

edited by Chaoning Zhang

submission deadline 30 Jan 2027 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5137 | Submission Open

Keywords: multimodal sensor fusion; large language model (LLM) agents; multimodal perception and reasoning; contextual understanding; adaptive dialogue systems; human–machine interaction; trustworthy and explainable AI; robotics and autonomous systems; healthcare and smart manufacturing; cognitive intelligence and situational awareness

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

Advanced Blockchain Technologies for Next-Generation Sensor Networks: Security, Privacy, and Scalability Solutions

edited by

Oleksandr Kuznetsov

submission deadline 30 Jan 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4540 | Submission Open

Keywords: blockchain technology; sensor networks; IoT security; zero-knowledge proofs; post-quantum cryptography; decentralized consensus; privacy-preserving protocols; smart contracts; biometric authentication; distributed ledger technology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensor Networks)

Wireless Communication and Networking for loT

edited by Sofiane Hamrioui and Rahim Kacimi

submission deadline 30 Jan 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3511 | Submission Open

Keywords: IoT networks; wireless sensor networks; LPWAN (Low-Power Wide-Area Network); communication protocols (e.g., IEEE 802.15.4, LoRaWAN, NB-IoT); resource allocation; energy efficiency; massive machine-type communication (mMTC); network security and privacy; edge intelligence for IoT; 6G for IoT

(This special issue belongs to the Section Communications)

LoRa-Based IoT Applications in Smart Cities

edited by

Zinon Zinonos

and

Spyros J. Lavdas

submission deadline 30 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2627 | Submission Open

Keywords: LoRa; LoRaWAN; LPWAN; smart cities; internet of things (IoT); physical layer and waveform design; energy efficiency in IoT; latency and reliability in LPWAN; adaptive MAC protocols; MIMO and cooperative communications; scalability and interference management; machine learning for IoT optimization; federated learning and distributed intelligence; IoT data analytics and performance evaluation; intrusion detection and privacy-preserving IoT; security and lightweight cryptography; LoRa–5G/6G and Edge/Fog integration; digital twins and sustainable IoT; real-world IoT deployments

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

Deep Learning Methods for Remote Sensing Images and Their Applications in Ecological Resources

edited by

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submission deadline 30 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2531 | Submission Open

Keywords: deep learning; remote sensing; spatio-temporal analysis; ecological monitoring; data fusion; image classification; environmental resource management; explainable AI (XAI)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Remote Sensors)

Digital Signal Processing for Healthcare Applications

edited by

Hong Tang

submission deadline 30 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2145 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomedical engineering; cardiovascular signal; vital sign monitoring; wearable medical devices; intelligent signal analysis; disease diagnosis & screening

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Sensors)

Advances in Quantum Sensing and Quantum Communication

edited by Wei Wang,

Sijin Li

and Yanbo Lou

submission deadline 30 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1733 | Submission Open

Keywords: quantum sensing; quantum metrology; entanglement-enhanced measurement; quantum photonics; quantum networks; quantum communication; integrated quantum sensors; hybrid quantum systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Optical Sensors)

Chemical Sensors and Molecular Spectroscopy: Advanced Materials, Methods, and Applications

edited by

Mahesh B. Dawadi

submission deadline 30 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1291 | Submission Open

Keywords: chemical sensors; biosensors; molecular spectroscopy; machine learning; environmental monitoring; biomedical diagnostics; industrial process control; food quality assessment; nanomaterials; hybrid materials, artificial intelligence; spectroscopic techniques; spectroscopic characterization; optical sensors; electrochemical sensors; fluorescence sensors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical Sensors)

Innovative Technologies and Applications in Engineering Sensing Through Deep and Machine Learning—2nd Edition

edited by

Haoran Fu

submission deadline 30 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 748 | Submission Open

Keywords: machine learning; deep learning; engineering applications; data analysis; sensor optimization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Industrial Sensors)

Advancements in the Use of Distributed Sensing and Edge/Cloud Diagnostics in Structural Health Monitoring Systems

edited by

Vittorio Memmolo

and

Jochen Moll

submission deadline 30 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 644 | Submission Open

Keywords: fault diagnostics; damage detection; edge detection; predictive maintenance; artificial intelligence; inspection; continuous monitoring; real-time diagnosis; safety

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Sensors)

Independent Living: Sensor-Assisted Intelligent Care and Healthcare—2nd Edition

edited by Lili Liu and

Antonio Miguel-Cruz

submission deadline 30 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 370 | Submission Open

Keywords: wearable sensors; ambient sensors; types of sensors (vision and imaging, radiation, temperature, motion, humidity, electrical contract, pressure, etc.); Internet of Things (IoT); apps (mobile applications); zero-effort technology (ZET); healthcare implementation; usability and adoption; technologies for indoor localization and tracking, e.g., Ultra-wide Band (UWB); micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS)/nano-electromechanical systems (NEMS)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Intelligent Sensors)

Recent Advances in Microfluidic Sensing Devices

edited by

Dan Gao

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 5 articles | Viewed by 30886 | Submission Open

Keywords: microfluidic sensor; multifunctional devices; signal processing and data analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biosensors)

New Trends and Progress in Plasmonic Sensors and Sensing Technology

edited by

Muhammad Ali Butt

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 5 articles | Viewed by 27214 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface plasmon polariton; surface plasmon resonance; plasmonics; sensors; plasmonic nanoparticles; metal–insulator–metal waveguide; machine learning; artificial intelligence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Optical Sensors)

Wearable Physiological Sensors for Smart Healthcare

edited by

Yuki Hashimoto

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 9 articles | Viewed by 17561 | Submission Open

Keywords: wearable physiological sensors; vital sign monitoring; smart healthcare; electrocardiogram; heart rate; body temperature; blood pressure; sweat

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Sensors)

Multi-Modal Image Processing Methods, Systems, and Applications: 2nd Edition

edited by

Kechen Song

and

Yunhui Yan

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 8 articles | Viewed by 17295 | Submission Open

Keywords: multi-sensor systems; multi-modal images (RGB-D/T); multi-modal object detection; multi-modal segmentation; multi-modal image fusion; multi-modal object tracking; automatic drive; robotic visual perception; unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)

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

Advanced Non-Invasive Sensors: Methods and Applications—2nd Edition

edited by

Janusz Kulon

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 7 articles | Viewed by 16503 | Submission Open

Keywords: non-invasive sensors; smartphones; non-invasive sensor networks; wearable non-invasive devices; data analysis; sensor design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Sensors)

Sensor-Based Systems for Environmental Monitoring and Assessment

edited by

Bartolomeo Montrucchio

,

Jacopo Sini

and

Antonio Costantino Marceddu

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 14 articles | Viewed by 13857 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomedical monitoring; edge-ai computing; embedded systems; environmental monitoring; signal processing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sensing)

Sensing Technologies for Geophysical Monitoring

edited by

Raffaele Martorana

and

Alessandra Carollo

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 9 articles | Viewed by 11064 | Submission Open

Keywords: geophysical monitoring; geophysical sensors; electrical resistivity tomography; seismic imaging; ground-penetrating radar (GPR); remote sensing; machine learning in geophysics; geophysics for archaeological prospection; monitoring of natural hazards; mixed reality for geophysical interpretation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Remote Sensors)

Multimodal Human Behavior Understanding in Human–AI Interaction: Sensor-Based Signal Processing and Interaction Techniques

edited by

Changzeng Fu

,

Shiqi Zhao

and

Yuliang Zhao

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10517 | Submission Open

Keywords: multimodal signal processing; human behavior understanding; affective computing; cognitive computing; wearable sensors; brain–computer interfaces; human–AI interaction; signal processing techniques; interaction methods; real-time systems; user experience

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

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