With the beginning of the Internet of Things (IoT) era, modern people have developed significant interest in obtaining and communicating more information through novel smart devices. Therefore, wearable electronic skins (e-skins) have been spotlighted as potential info-communication media for human-machine and human-human interfaces (HMI and HHI, respectively) because of their skin-attachability, multi-functionality, and superior portability.
Recently, although several researchers have actively investigated these e-skins, there are still some issues that scientists must solve, such as device performance in terms of device structures, materials, and fabrication processes. For solving these problems, researchers need to apply novel materials (e.g., 2D materials, complex oxides, and compound semiconductors), or develop new sensor structure (e.g., micro/nano architectures, and hierarchical structure) to the devices.
Wearable electronics have become increasingly popular in recent years, with the market for smartwatches, fitness trackers, and other wearable devices growing rapidly. However, as these devices become more sophisticated, there is a growing need for new technologies and materials that can improve their performance and functionality.
This Research Topic will explore several new developments in wearable electronics, including new device architectures for e-skins, materials for wearable electronics, microelectromechanical systems and nanoelectromechanical systems (MEMS and NEMS, respectively) for wearable electronics, novel technologies, such as nanoparticles and nanowires, and bioapplications using wearable electronics. The following articles will examine the pros and cons of each of these developments, focusing on the benefits they offer to users and the potential impact they could have on the wearable electronics market.
The Research Topic’s scope concerns the improved sensitivity and durability of wearable electronics. By using new materials and technologies, wearable devices can be made more responsive to user input and more resistant to damage from frequent use. This durability can improve the user experience and make wearable devices more practical and useful in many settings.
By incorporating new technologies, such as MEMS/NEMS and novel materials like nanoparticles and nanowires, wearable devices can perform a wider range of functions and operate more efficiently than before. Performance enhancements can make wearable devices more versatile and useful in several contexts, from healthcare to entertainment and beyond. By improving the sensitivity, durability, and user experience of these devices, researchers can unlock new possibilities for how humans interact with technology and improve the lives of individuals around the world.
Prof. Han Eol Lee was employed by Jeonbuk National University in the Republic of Korea. All other editors declare no competing interests in the Topic.
Keywords:
wearable electronics, flexible electronics, thin-films, semiconductor sensors, micro/nanomaterials
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.
With the beginning of the Internet of Things (IoT) era, modern people have developed significant interest in obtaining and communicating more information through novel smart devices. Therefore, wearable electronic skins (e-skins) have been spotlighted as potential info-communication media for human-machine and human-human interfaces (HMI and HHI, respectively) because of their skin-attachability, multi-functionality, and superior portability.
Recently, although several researchers have actively investigated these e-skins, there are still some issues that scientists must solve, such as device performance in terms of device structures, materials, and fabrication processes. For solving these problems, researchers need to apply novel materials (e.g., 2D materials, complex oxides, and compound semiconductors), or develop new sensor structure (e.g., micro/nano architectures, and hierarchical structure) to the devices.
Wearable electronics have become increasingly popular in recent years, with the market for smartwatches, fitness trackers, and other wearable devices growing rapidly. However, as these devices become more sophisticated, there is a growing need for new technologies and materials that can improve their performance and functionality.
This Research Topic will explore several new developments in wearable electronics, including new device architectures for e-skins, materials for wearable electronics, microelectromechanical systems and nanoelectromechanical systems (MEMS and NEMS, respectively) for wearable electronics, novel technologies, such as nanoparticles and nanowires, and bioapplications using wearable electronics. The following articles will examine the pros and cons of each of these developments, focusing on the benefits they offer to users and the potential impact they could have on the wearable electronics market.
The Research Topic’s scope concerns the improved sensitivity and durability of wearable electronics. By using new materials and technologies, wearable devices can be made more responsive to user input and more resistant to damage from frequent use. This durability can improve the user experience and make wearable devices more practical and useful in many settings.
By incorporating new technologies, such as MEMS/NEMS and novel materials like nanoparticles and nanowires, wearable devices can perform a wider range of functions and operate more efficiently than before. Performance enhancements can make wearable devices more versatile and useful in several contexts, from healthcare to entertainment and beyond. By improving the sensitivity, durability, and user experience of these devices, researchers can unlock new possibilities for how humans interact with technology and improve the lives of individuals around the world.
Prof. Han Eol Lee was employed by Jeonbuk National University in the Republic of Korea. All other editors declare no competing interests in the Topic.
Keywords:
wearable electronics, flexible electronics, thin-films, semiconductor sensors, micro/nanomaterials
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.