Potential Applications of Whisker Sensors in Marine Science and Engineering: A Review

Perception plays a pivotal role in both biological and technological interactions with the environment. Recent advancements in whisker sensors, drawing inspiration from nature’s tactile systems, have ushered in a new era of versatile and highly sensitive sensing technology. Whisker sensors, which mi...

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Published inJournal of marine science and engineering Vol. 11; no. 11; p. 2108
Main Authors Wang, Siyuan, Liu, Jianhua, Liu, Bo, Wang, Hao, Si, Jicang, Xu, Peng, Xu, Minyi
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Basel MDPI AG 01.11.2023
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Algorithms
Deformation
Design
Engineering
External stimuli
Marine engineering
Marine environment
marine science and engineering
Marine sciences
Measuring instruments
Perception
Polymers
Robots
Science
Sensitivity
Sensors
Stimuli
Tactile discrimination
Tactile perception
Technology application
Underwater pipelines
Vibrissae
whisker sensors
Netherlands
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Summary:Perception plays a pivotal role in both biological and technological interactions with the environment. Recent advancements in whisker sensors, drawing inspiration from nature’s tactile systems, have ushered in a new era of versatile and highly sensitive sensing technology. Whisker sensors, which mimic the tactile hairs of mammals, offer both high sensitivity and multifunctionality. They excel in capturing fine-grained environmental data, detecting various stimuli with precision, and finding applications in diverse domains. This review explores the integration of whisker sensors in potential marine applications. Categorized into six types, these sensors are invaluable for tasks such as marine structure monitoring, measurement instruments, tactile perception in marine robots, and non-contact sensing in the marine environment. Challenges and potential solutions are examined, along with the prospects of whisker sensors in the field of marine science and engineering. In an era that demands adaptable sensing solutions, whisker sensors emerge as pivotal components, enabling machines and devices to perceive and respond to external stimuli with heightened sensitivity and versatility. Their application in the marine domain holds substantial promise, propelling advancements in the realms of marine science and engineering.
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ISSN:2077-1312
2077-1312
DOI:10.3390/jmse11112108