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Fabrication of Flexible Image Sensor Based on Lateral NIPIN Phototransistors

Fabrication of Flexible Image Sensor Based on Lateral NIPIN Phototransistors

Published on: June 23, 2018

Technology Roadmap for Flexible Sensors.

Yifei Luo^1,2, Mohammad Reza Abidian³, Jong-Hyun Ahn⁴

¹Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 2 Fusionopolis Way, #08-03 Innovis, Singapore 138634, Republic of Singapore.

|March 9, 2023

Summary

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Flexible sensors offer solutions for digitalization challenges, but market adoption is limited. This study identifies key bottlenecks in performance, interfaces, and commercialization, proposing a roadmap for faster deployment and broader impact.

Keywords:

bioelectronics body area sensor networks conformable sensors flexible electronics human-machine interfaces mechanics engineering soft materials sustainable electronics technology translation

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Engineering
Biotechnology

Background:

Flexible sensors are crucial for ubiquitous sensing in the digital age, addressing grand challenges.
Despite research progress, market adoption of flexible sensors lags behind their potential.
Conventional rigid sensors have limitations that flexible alternatives aim to overcome.

Purpose of the Study:

To identify critical bottlenecks hindering the maturation and market adoption of flexible sensors.
To propose actionable solutions and a comprehensive roadmap for accelerating flexible sensor deployment.
To foster coordinated development strategies across diverse research communities.

Main Methods:

Analysis of challenges in sensing performance for real-world applications.
Review of issues related to sensor-biology interfaces.
Discussion of power, connectivity, commercialization, and non-technical factors.

Main Results:

Identified limitations in sensing performance, sensor-biology integration, and network infrastructure.
Highlighted environmental, business, regulatory, and ethical considerations as non-technical barriers.
Outlined future directions for intelligent flexible sensors.

Conclusions:

Addressing identified bottlenecks is essential for the successful commercialization and sustainable growth of flexible sensor technology.
A collaborative, roadmap-driven approach can expedite scientific breakthroughs and societal benefits.
Overcoming technical and non-technical hurdles will enable wider deployment of advanced flexible sensors.