Wearable Textile UHF-RFID Sensors: A Systematic Review

Area of Science:

• Materials Science
• Electrical Engineering
• Wearable Technology

Background:

• Textile ultra-high frequency radio-frequency identification (UHF-RFID) sensors are gaining traction due to the Internet of Things (IoT) and an aging society.
• These sensors offer textile-specific advantages like comfort, light weight, and washability over conventional sensors.
• Research integrating textile UHF-RFID and sensing techniques is still developing.

Purpose of the Study:

• To systematically review the current research status of textile UHF-RFID sensors.
• To analyze the fundamentals, materials, history, and state-of-the-art scenario-based development.
• To identify future prospects and challenges in the field.

Main Methods:

• Systematic literature review of textile UHF-RFID sensor research from 2004 to the present.
• Analysis of techniques, materials, and scenario-based applications.
• Identification of research gaps and future trends.

Main Results:

• A comprehensive overview of textile UHF-RFID sensor technology, materials, and historical development.
• Analysis of current state-of-the-art applications across various scenarios.
• Identification of key areas for future research, including materials, manufacturing, machine learning, and reliability.

Conclusions:

• Textile UHF-RFID sensors present significant potential for IoT and healthcare applications.
• Further research is needed in advanced materials, manufacturing, AI integration, and ensuring sensor reliability.
• The field is poised for growth, driven by the demand for smart textiles and wearable sensing solutions.