Triboelectric Contact Localization Electronics: A Systematic Review

The growing demand from the extended reality and wearable electronics market has led to an increased focus on the development of flexible human-machine interfaces (HMI). These interfaces require efficient user input acquisition modules that can realize touch operation, handwriting input, and motion...

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Main Authors: Wei Xu, Qingying Ren, Jinze Li, Jie Xu, Gang Bai, Chen Zhu, Wei Li
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Published: MDPI AG 2024-01-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/24/2/449
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author Wei Xu
Qingying Ren
Jinze Li
Jie Xu
Gang Bai
Chen Zhu
Wei Li
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Qingying Ren
Jinze Li
Jie Xu
Gang Bai
Chen Zhu
Wei Li
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description The growing demand from the extended reality and wearable electronics market has led to an increased focus on the development of flexible human-machine interfaces (HMI). These interfaces require efficient user input acquisition modules that can realize touch operation, handwriting input, and motion sensing functions. In this paper, we present a systematic review of triboelectric-based contact localization electronics (TCLE) which play a crucial role in enabling the lightweight and long-endurance designs of flexible HMI. We begin by summarizing the mainstream working principles utilized in the design of TCLE, highlighting their respective strengths and weaknesses. Additionally, we discuss the implementation methods of TCLE in realizing advanced functions such as sliding motion detection, handwriting trajectory detection, and artificial intelligence-based user recognition. Furthermore, we review recent works on the applications of TCLE in HMI devices, which provide valuable insights for guiding the design of application scene-specified TCLE devices. Overall, this review aims to contribute to the advancement and understanding of TCLE, facilitating the development of next-generation HMI for various applications.
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spelling doaj.art-89ee0be4cbae4151b0d151c6b06777b12024-01-29T14:14:52ZengMDPI AGSensors1424-82202024-01-0124244910.3390/s24020449Triboelectric Contact Localization Electronics: A Systematic ReviewWei Xu0Qingying Ren1Jinze Li2Jie Xu3Gang Bai4Chen Zhu5Wei Li6College of Electronic and Optical Engineering & College of Flexible Electronics (Future Technology), Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing 210023, ChinaCollege of Electronic and Optical Engineering & College of Flexible Electronics (Future Technology), Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing 210023, ChinaCollege of Integrated Circuit Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing 210023, ChinaCollege of Integrated Circuit Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing 210023, ChinaCollege of Integrated Circuit Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing 210023, ChinaCollege of Integrated Circuit Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing 210023, ChinaCollege of Electronic and Optical Engineering & College of Flexible Electronics (Future Technology), Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing 210023, ChinaThe growing demand from the extended reality and wearable electronics market has led to an increased focus on the development of flexible human-machine interfaces (HMI). These interfaces require efficient user input acquisition modules that can realize touch operation, handwriting input, and motion sensing functions. In this paper, we present a systematic review of triboelectric-based contact localization electronics (TCLE) which play a crucial role in enabling the lightweight and long-endurance designs of flexible HMI. We begin by summarizing the mainstream working principles utilized in the design of TCLE, highlighting their respective strengths and weaknesses. Additionally, we discuss the implementation methods of TCLE in realizing advanced functions such as sliding motion detection, handwriting trajectory detection, and artificial intelligence-based user recognition. Furthermore, we review recent works on the applications of TCLE in HMI devices, which provide valuable insights for guiding the design of application scene-specified TCLE devices. Overall, this review aims to contribute to the advancement and understanding of TCLE, facilitating the development of next-generation HMI for various applications.https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/24/2/449touch positioningtrajectory detectiontriboelectric sensorself-powered deviceshuman-machine interface
spellingShingle Wei Xu
Qingying Ren
Jinze Li
Jie Xu
Gang Bai
Chen Zhu
Wei Li
Triboelectric Contact Localization Electronics: A Systematic Review
Sensors
touch positioning
trajectory detection
triboelectric sensor
self-powered devices
human-machine interface
title Triboelectric Contact Localization Electronics: A Systematic Review
title_full Triboelectric Contact Localization Electronics: A Systematic Review
title_fullStr Triboelectric Contact Localization Electronics: A Systematic Review
title_full_unstemmed Triboelectric Contact Localization Electronics: A Systematic Review
title_short Triboelectric Contact Localization Electronics: A Systematic Review
title_sort triboelectric contact localization electronics a systematic review
topic touch positioning
trajectory detection
triboelectric sensor
self-powered devices
human-machine interface
url https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/24/2/449
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