Sustainability of Intelligent Detection and New Sensor Technology
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy Sustainability".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2026 | Viewed by 797
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Interests: computational imaging; intelligent object detection; optical design
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Dear Colleagues,
In recent years, the rapid advancement of intelligent detection systems and sensor technologies has transformed numerous industries, including environmental monitoring, underwater exploration, intelligent agriculture, and industrial automation. These innovations enable real-time, high-precision data collection and analysis, greatly enhancing decision-making processes. As the demand for smarter, more efficient systems has grown, the integration of intelligent detection and sensor technologies has become a critical component in shaping the future of industries and society.
While the potential of these technologies is immense, their sustainability remains a core concern. The development of energy-efficient, low-cost, and environmentally friendly sensors—along with intelligent systems capable of real-time operation with minimal human intervention—is crucial for their widespread adoption. Furthermore, addressing the challenges of data privacy, security, and long-term reliability is essential to fostering trust and supporting the continued advancement of these technologies.
This Special Issue aims to showcase state-of-the-art research on the sustainability of intelligent detection systems and emerging sensor technologies. We seek to explore innovations in sensor design, data processing techniques, and energy-efficient solutions, as well as examine how these technologies can contribute to a more sustainable future. Additionally, we encourage submissions that address the societal, ethical, and environmental implications of deploying such technologies across various applications.
Through this Special Issue, we hope to facilitate cross-disciplinary collaborations that drive the development of intelligent detection systems and sensor technologies—solutions that are not only innovative but also sustainable, resilient, and responsible.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Advances in optical imaging for intelligent detection ;
- Innovative computational approaches for intelligent detection ;
- AI and machine learning in intelligent detection;
- Intelligent detection in autonomous vehicles;
- Robotics and intelligent detection for navigation;
- Sustainable and smart sensors in intelligent detection;
- Sensor fusion and multimodal perception in intelligent detection;
- Energy-efficient sensor networks and edge computing;
- Emerging technologies for intelligent detection sensors;
- Sustainability challenges in advanced sensor fabrication;
- Recyclability, circularity, and end-of-life management of sensor components;
- AI-powered sensor optimization and self-calibration;
- Applications of intelligent detection systems in agriculture, biomedicine, defense, geology, and environmental science.
Dr. Minjie Wan
Dr. Xiaofang Kong
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- intelligent detection
- sensor technologies
- sensor fabrication
- sensor fusion
- sustainability
- energy-efficient sensors
- AI in intelligent detection
- AI-powered sensor optimization
- sensor design innovations
- sensor data processing and analysis
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