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Recent Advances in Sensing and Data Centric Methods for Structural Health Monitoring and Resilience: 2nd Edition
edited by , , and Tianyu Wang
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3584 | Submission Open
Keywords: sensing; data centric methods; structural health monitoring
(This special issue belongs to the Section Fault Diagnosis & Sensors)
Wireless Sensor Networks with Energy Harvesting
edited by and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2210 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy harvesting; wireless sensors; autonomous sensor systems; renewable energy sources; environmental sensing; industrial automation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Sensors)
Recent Advances in Sensor Technology and Robotics Integration submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2115 | Submission Open
Keywords: intelligent medical robotic systems and control; medical imaging and image-based robotic intervention; haptics and physical interaction in medical robotics; sensor-based rehabilitation robots; intuitive and advanced medical instrumentation; computer-integrated interventional systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensors and Robotics)
Advances in Fiber Optic Sensors: Innovations, Challenges and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1404 | Submission Open
Keywords: fiber optic sensing technologies; distributed and multiplexed sensing; smart sensors and iot integration; optical signal processing and ai-enhanced analytics; structural health monitoring and industrial applications; biomedical and environmental sensing; advanced materials for fiber sensors; harsh environment sensing and durability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Optical Sensors)
Sensing and AI: Advancements in Robotics and Autonomous Systems
edited by Yohan Noh, and Mingfeng Wang
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1385 | Submission Open
Keywords: sensing technology; Artificial Intelligence (AI); mechanism design; robotics automation; smart sensors; machine learning; control systems; bio-inspired robotics; human-robot interaction; autonomous systems; industrial automation; deep learning in robotics; embedded AI; tactile and vision-based sensing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Sensors)
Smart Sensing Technology for Industry and Environmental Applications submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1266 | Submission Open
Keywords: IoT-based monitoring systems; sensors and sensor networks for smart buildings; sensors and sensor networks for the optimization of manufacturing processes; monitoring for BIM and digital twins; wearables for environmental monitoring; wearables for industrial applications; wearables for continuous human health monitoring; ML; or more generally; AI-based approaches for data analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Industrial Sensors)
Computer Vision and Sensor Fusion for Autonomous Vehicles
edited by Yousef Alipouri
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1255 | Submission Open
Keywords: computer vision; sensor fusion; self-driving; SLAM; optical flow; motion detection and analysis; scene understanding
(This special issue belongs to the Section Intelligent Sensors)
New Trends in Time–Frequency Signal Analysis and Processing submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 856 | 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)
Advanced Sensing Applications for Fault Diagnosis and Reliability Analysis of Elector-Mechanical Systems
edited by Chao Zhang, , Shangjun Ma, Wen Zhao and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 797 | Submission Open
Keywords: design and manufacturing of precision sensors for electro-mechanical systems; active and passive sensing methods for electro-mechanical systems; advanced signal processing and data processing for electro-mechanical systems; sensor fusion techniques for electro-mechanical systems; fault diagnosis methods for electro-mechanical systems; reliability analysis methods for electro-mechanical systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Fault Diagnosis & Sensors)
Sensor Developments in Fault Diagnosis and Fault-Tolerant Control submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 603 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Fault Diagnosis & Sensors)
Nature Inspired Engineering: Biomimetic Sensors (2nd Edition)
edited by and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 450 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomimetic sensors/sensing; bioinspired sensors/sensing; artificial intelligence (AI)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Intelligent Sensors)
Applications of Wireless Communication Network Based on MIMO in Sensors
edited by Hongyuan Gao and Yumeng Su
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 306 | Submission Open
Keywords: MIMO technology; wireless communication networks; sensor networks; data transmission; signal processing; resource allocation and scheduling; reliability and robustness; secure communication mechanisms; environmental monitoring; advanced wireless applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensor Networks)
Advances in Electrochemical Sensors for Biomarker Detection, Biomolecular Interaction Analysis and Nanomaterial-Enhanced Sensing Platforms
edited by Dhesmon Lima
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 185 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrochemical sensors and biosensors; biomarker detection; biomolecular interactions; precision medicine; lab-on-a-chip; protein– ligand interactions; wearable biosensors; nanomaterials for sensing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Sensors)
Advanced Electrochemical Sensors: Design and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 177 | Submission Open
Keywords: food safety analysis; environmental monitoring (air; water; and soil quality); biomedical and health monitoring; gas detection; detection of explosives; corrosion and industrial process monitoring; sensors for harsh environments.; microfluidic and lab-on-a-chip electrochemical devices; portable and wearable electrochemical sensors; printed and screen-printed electrochemical sensors; metal oxides; carbon nanomaterials; polymers; novel electrode materials.; machine learning; computational modeling of electrochemical sensors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Sensors)
A Journey into Microwave Imaging and Sensing for Biomedical Applications: Recent Trends and Technologies
edited by , Claire Migliaccio and Nadine Joachimowicz
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 112 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning; microwave imaging; deep learning; diagnostic imaging; detection; hyperthermia; radar; vital signs; inverse problem
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensing and Imaging)
Advances in Biomedical Imaging and Sensing: Technologies, Applications, and Future Directions
edited by , Abbas Jafar, and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 102 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomedical imaging; magnetic resonance imaging (MRI); computed tomography (CT); biomedical signal processing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Sensors)
Low-Cost Chemosensors for Applications in Environment, Health, Food, and Industry Process Control, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 98 | Submission Open
Keywords: low-cost; chemosensors; sensors; food analysis; gas sensor; pH sensor; medical diagnostics; colorimetric sensors; electronic nose; healthcare; environmental monitoring
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical Sensors)
UAVs as Mobile Sensing Platforms: Advances, Innovations, and Emerging Applications submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 87 | Submission Open
Keywords: mobile and remote collaborative sensing; data acquisition platform; data fusion; artificial intelligence; Internet-of-Things
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensors and Robotics)
Recent Trends and Advances in Wearable Exoskeletons, Sensing Technologies and Occupational Ergonomics
edited by , Jaehyun Park and Jeong-ho Kim
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 85 | Submission Open
Keywords: wearable exoskeleton; industrial wearable robot; work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs); physical ergonomics; occupational ergonomics; human– machine interaction; aging study
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Sensors)
Deep Learning-Based Object Recognition via Video Analysis
edited by Yawen Lu
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 70 | Submission Open
Keywords: video-based object detection; multi-object tracking and re-identification; self-supervised video representation learning; sensor fusion (RGB-LiDAR-radar); domain adaptation and generalization in video analytics; adversarial robustness and privacy in video sensing; explainable AI for object recognition; autonomous navigation and smart-city surveillance; real-time video scene understanding
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensing and Imaging)
Advances in Human–Robot Interactions Through Multimodal Sensing and Virtual Reality submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 69 | 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)
Cutting-Edge Developments in Electronic Nose and Tongue Systems for Real-World Applications submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 55 | Submission Open
Keywords: electronic nose; electronic tongue; biomedical applications; food industry; pattern recognition methods; artificial intelligence; machine learning; data acquisition; Internet of Things; industrial automation; tin oxide-based nanosenors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical Sensors)
Editorial Board Members’ Collection Series: Advanced Integrated Sensing Enabling Smart Structures
edited by Jandro L. Abot, and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 54 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart structures; structural health monitoring; novel sensing technologies; wireless sensor networks; sensor integration; energy harvesting; machine learning; predictive maintenance; infrastructure resilience; artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensor Materials)
Advanced Sensing Technologies and Cybersecurity for UAV Systems
edited by and Sicong Shao
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 50 | Submission Open
Keywords: UAV networks (UAV; GCS; and communication channels) cybersecurity; attack detection; communication security; secure sensing; cyber threats; countermeasures; ADS-B security; remote ID security; commend and control security; cryptographic techniques; blockchain
(This special issue belongs to the Section Internet of Things)
Sensor for Biomedical and Machine Learning Applications
edited by Georgina Beltrán-Pérez and Severino Muñoz Aguirre
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 41 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomedical; machine learning; novel sensors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Sensors)
Advanced Sensors in Nondestructive Testing and Structural Health Monitoring: 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 40 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced sensors; nondestructive testing (NDT); structural health monitoring (SHM); sensor technologies; smart materials; numerical simulation; remote monitoring; proactive maintenance; structural integrity; real-time monitoring; wireless sensor networks; terahertz inspection; eddy currents; ultrasounds; thermography
(This special issue belongs to the Section Fault Diagnosis & Sensors)
Sensing, Prediction, and Virtual Validation Technologies for Connected and Automated Vehicles
edited by , Ignacio Alvarez and Eleni Mantouka
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 27 | Submission Open
Keywords: automated and autonomous driving; vehicle sensing technologies; sensor fusion; object detection and identification; driver monitoring; large language models in automotive industry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vehicular Sensing)
Intelligent Control of Cyber-Physical Networks: Complex Sensing Networks, Neuromorphic Sensing, and Machine Learning
edited by Xiaofang Hu, Jie Wu and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 25 | Submission Open
Keywords: sensor networks; cyber-physical networks; sensor nodes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensor Networks)
Laser Spectroscopy Sensing for Gas Detection
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 24 | Submission Open
Keywords: tunable diode laser absorption spectroscopy (TDLAS); cavity ring-down spectroscopy (CRDS); photoacoustic spectroscopy (PAS); quartz-enhanced photoacoustic spectroscopy (QEPAS); light-induced thermoelastic spectroscopy (LITES); integrated cavity output spectroscopy (ICOS); laser-induced fluorescence (LIF); laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS); quantum cascade laser (QCL); interband cascade lasers (ICL)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Optical Sensors)
Advanced Deep Learning Techniques for Intelligent Sensor Systems
edited by and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 19 | Submission Open
Keywords: deep learning; large language mode; large multimodal model
(This special issue belongs to the Section Intelligent Sensors)
Advanced Nanomaterials for Next-Generation Gas Sensors
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 16 | Submission Open
Keywords: gas sensors; nanomaterials; emerging materials; selectivity; electronic nose
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical Sensors)
Advances in Smart Grid Architectures: Sensor Technologies and Intelligent Monitoring Systems
edited by El Hadj Miliani and Arash Farnoosh
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 7 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart grid architecture; sensor technologies; intelligent monitoring systems; real-time data acquisition; artificial intelligence in power systems; predictive maintenance; grid resilience; state estimation; renewable energy integration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Intelligent Sensors)
Medical Image Processing and Analysis Based on Sensor Technology
edited by Weimin Tan and Dawei Dai
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Submission Open
Keywords: medical image processing; sensor technology; foundation models; AI fairness; image enhancement; multimodal fusion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Sensors)
Application, Optimization and Security for Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) and Internet of Things (IoTs)
edited by and
submission deadline 1 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 13514 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart cities and home automation; agriculture and industrial automation; environmental monitoring and disaster management; healthcare monitoring and wearable sensor technologies; energy-efficient routing protocols; data aggregation and coverage optimization; QoS (Quality of Service) optimization; sensor deployment strategies and load balancing in IoT networks; blockchain for IoT security; intrusion prevention systems (IPSs) and intrusion detection systems (IDSs); privacy; authentication; and confidentiality in wireless communications; fault tolerance and reliability in WSNs; sensing data analytics in cloud/edge/fog computing; human– machine interaction and AI applications; traffic monitoring and management optimization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensor Networks)
AI-Powered RF Sensing and Signal Intelligence: Advances in Detection and Classification Techniques
edited by
submission deadline 1 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 606 | Submission Open
Keywords: RF sensing; signal intelligence (SIGINT); spectrum monitoring; RF signal detection and classification; I/Q time series analysis; spectrogram-based methods; artificial intelligence (AI); machine learning (ML); deep learning for RF; real-time signal intelligence; source localization; security and surveillance applications; non-cooperative sensing; cognitive radio; drone detection via RF
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensor Networks)
Advances and Recent Trends in Sensing Technology and Systems for Human Health Monitoring submission deadline 1 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 160 | Submission Open
Keywords: sensing; biomedical engineering; health monitoring; measurement; technology; systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Sensors)
Biodegradable and Polimer-Based Sensors submission deadline 5 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 251 | Submission Open
Keywords: biodegradable sensors; biomaterials; polymeric materials; sensing mechanisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biosensors)
Empowering Sensors in the Internet of Things with Tiny Machine Learning submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6471 | Submission Open
Keywords: tiny machine learning; Internet of Things; data processing; data analysis; energy efficiency; performance evaluation; security; privacy considerations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Internet of Things)
Nanomaterial-Optimized Device Construction and AI-Enhanced Signal Analysis of Gas Sensors
edited by , Tetsuya Shimamura, and
submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5387 | Submission Open
Keywords: gas sensor; chemiresistive sensor; nanomaterials; constructing heterojunctions; two-dimensional materials; electronic sensitization; machine learning; deep learning; electronic nose; signal processing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensor Materials)
Advances in Signal Processing and Sensing Technology for Improved Structural Health Monitoring
edited by Rajendra Prasath Palanisamy, Alp Tugrul Findikoǧlu and Oleksii Karpenko
submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5185 | Submission Open
Keywords: acoustic sensing; defect imaging; thermal imaging; sensor development; machine learning; signal processing; non-destructive testing; composite inspection; material characterization; real-time monitoring; digital twin; training data scarcity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Sensors)
Advanced Design and Electronic Design Automation Techniques of Analog and RF Integrated Circuits for Sensor Applications
edited by , Yushi Zhou and
submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2523 | Submission Open
Keywords: integrated circuits (ICs); analog and radio frequency (RF); circuit design methodologies; electronic design automation (EDA); sensor application; design; and optimization; circuit performance and constraints
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Sensors)
State-of-the-Art Photonics and Optical Sensors submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 542 | Submission Open
Keywords: photonics sensors; fiber optic sensors; fiber biosensors; fiber Bragg gratings; long period gratings; photonic crystal sensors; photonics and optical communications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Optical Sensors)
Intelligent Sensors for Plasma Measurements submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 309 | Submission Open
Keywords: intelligent sensors for plasma measurements; nuclear instruments and methods for hot plasma diagnostics; plasma diagnostics— charged-particle spectroscopy; plasma diagnostics— interferometry; spectroscopy; and imaging; plasma diagnostics— probes; plasma generation (laser-produced; RF; X-ray-produced); plasma diagnostics— simulation; plasma diagnostics— neutral and ion beams; detector design and construction technologies and materials; plasma diagnostics— instrumentation; control; and data acquisition; neutron detectors (cold; thermal; fast neutrons); gamma detectors (scintillators; CZT; HPGe; HgI; etc.); plasma diagnostics— high-speed photography; data processing methods; detector design and construction technologies and materials; detector alignment and calibration methods
(This special issue belongs to the Section Remote Sensors)
AI-Integrated Sensors
edited by Cheryl Li
submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 58 | Submission Open
Keywords: edge AI for sensor processing; building lightweight AI models that thrive on resource-constrained devices  ; real-time data crunching that keeps privacy first  ; cool applications in IoT; smart homes; or industrial systems multimodal AI sensors  ; blending visual; auditory; or tactile data for richer insights  ; generative AI that mimics human-like perception (pretty mind-blowing stuff!)  ; gesture recognition; lip-language decoding; or next-gen human– machine interfaces wearable and biosensors for healthcare  ; AI-driven wearables that monitor health 24/7 or catch diseases early  ; self-powered sensors; like those using triboelectric nanogenerators or graphene  ; devices that empower rehabilitation or assistive tech for better lives AI-enhanced sensor fusion for autonomous systems  ; combining sensors for sharper perception in self-driving cars or robots  ; real-time decision-making and path planning under pressure  ; leveraging 5G to supercharge AI sensor networks in fast-paced settings soft and virtual sensors  ; clever software-based models that act like physical sensors  ; AI-powered predictive maintenance or system health checks  ; smart manufacturing or chemical sensing applications photonic and spintronic sensor integration  ; light- or spin-based sensors for lightning-fast processing  ; AI-driven photonic vision or signal processing breakthroughs  ; innovations fueling next-gen computing or adaptive systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Intelligent Sensors)
Sensors and Real Time Systems for IIoT—Second Edition
edited by and Carlos Alberto Astudillo
submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 18 | Submission Open
Keywords: real-time systems; intelligent sensors; IIoT
(This special issue belongs to the Section Internet of Things)
Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Communications in the 6G Era
edited by Oyunchimeg Shagdar
submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | Submission Open
Keywords: V2X; 6G era; vehicular communications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensor Networks)
Advances in Physical, Chemical, and Biosensors
edited by
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 11711 | Submission Open
Keywords: accelerometers; inclinometers; gyroscopes; mechanical sensors; optical sensors; optical fiber sensors; photonic sensors; chemical sensors; biosensors; immunosensors; BioMEMS; temperature sensors; pressure sensors; acoustic sensors; electromagnetic sensors; gas sensors; humidity sensors; infrared sensors; devices and thermography; radiation sensors; multi sensor fusion; smart sensors; intelligent sensors; artificial intelligence based sensors and sensor systems; virtual sensors; sensor interfacing and signal conditioning; sensor calibration; nanomaterials and electronics technology for sensors; semiconductor materials for sensors; polymer materials for sensors; MEMS and NEMS; quantum sensors; remote sensors and telemetry; sensor applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Intelligent Sensors)
Artificial Intelligence for Medical Sensing submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8083 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Sensors)
Electronic Nose and Artificial Olfaction submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6380 | Submission Open
Keywords: sensor development; novel materials and integration for eNose systems; signal processing techniques for odor recognition and classification; machine learning and artificial intelligence approaches in olfactory data analysis; miniaturization and wearable eNose devices; applications of eNose in food quality control; environmental monitoring; healthcare and beyond; human– machine interaction and olfactory interfaces; challenges and future directions in the field of artificial olfaction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical Sensors)
Quadrupedal Gait Analysis in the Field
edited by Thilo Pfau
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3152 | Submission Open
Keywords: quadrupedal gait analysis; sensor technology; musculoskeletal injury reduction; performance optimisation; quantitative measurements in field applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Intelligent Sensors)
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