Soft Sensing Technologies for Soft Human-Machine Interfaces

Project Details

• Student(s): Raghad Amine
• Advisor(s): Dr. Charbel Tawk
• Department: Industrial & Mechanical
• Academic Year(s): 2025-2026

Abstract

Soft sensing technologies are transforming human-machine interfaces (HMIs) by enabling flexible, comfortable, and intuitive interactions between humans and machines. Unlike conventional rigid sensors, soft sensors can conform to the human body while detecting signals such as strain, pressure, force, motion, and touch. This work dives into the main soft sensing mechanisms, including resistive, capacitive, piezoelectric, optical, pneumatic, and magnetic sensing, as well as recent advances in materials and fabrication methods. Key applications in wearable devices, healthcare, rehabilitation, prosthetics, and soft robotics are highlighted.