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ArticleNano-micro letters2025

A Reconfigurable Omnidirectional Triboelectric Whisker Sensor Array for Versatile Human-Machine-Environment Interaction.

Weichen Wang, Jiaqi Zhu, Hongfa Zhao, Fei Yao, Yuzhu Zhang, Xiankuan Qian, Mingrui Shu, Zhigang Wu, Minyi Xu, Hongya Geng and 2 more

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Article in Nano-micro letters, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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Weichen Wang *Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, People's Republic of China.
Jiaqi Zhu *Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, People's Republic of China.
Hongfa Zhao *Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, People's Republic of China.
Fei YaoInstitute of Biomedical and Health Engineering, Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, People's Republic of China.
Yuzhu ZhangShenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, People's Republic of China.
Xiankuan QianShenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, People's Republic of China.
Mingrui ShuShenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, People's Republic of China.
Zhigang WuState Key Laboratory of Digital Manufacturing Equipment and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, People's Republic of China.
Minyi XuDalian Key Lab of Marine Micro/Nano Energy and Self-Powered System, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian, 116026, People's Republic of China.
Hongya GengInstitute of Biomedical and Health Engineering, Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, People's Republic of China. geng.hongya@sz.tsinghua.edu.cn.
Wenbo DingShenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, People's Republic of China. ding.wenbo@sz.tsinghua.edu.cn.
Juntian QuShenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, 518055, People's Republic of China. juntian.qu@sz.tsinghua.edu.cn.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Developing effective, versatile, and high-precision sensing interfaces remains a crucial challenge in human-machine-environment interaction applications. Despite progress in interaction-oriented sensing skins, limitations remain in unit-level reconfiguration, multiaxial force and motion sensing, and robust operation across dynamically changing or irregular surfaces. Herein, we develop a reconfigurable omnidirectional triboelectric whisker sensor array (RO-TWSA) comprising multiple sensing units that integrate a triboelectric whisker structure (TWS) with an untethered hydro-sealing vacuum sucker (UHSVS), enabling reversibly portable deployment and omnidirectional perception across diverse surfaces. Using a simple dual-triangular electrode layout paired with MXene/silicone nanocomposite dielectric layer, the sensor unit achieves precise omnidirectional force and motion sensing with a detection threshold as low as 0.024 N and an angular resolution of 5°, while the UHSVS provides reliable and reversible multi-surface anchoring for the sensor units by involving a newly designed hydrogel combining high mechanical robustness and superior water absorption. Extensive experiments demonstrate the effectiveness of RO-TWSA across various interactive scenarios, including teleoperation, tactile diagnostics, and robotic autonomous exploration. Overall, RO-TWSA presents a versatile and high-resolution tactile interface, offering new avenues for intelligent perception and interaction in complex real-world environments.

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Interaction interfaceOmnidirectional sensorReconfigurable sensor arrayReversible anchoringTactile perception

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PMID41083620
PMCPMC12518198

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