Advancements in Sensor Technologies: Applications and Emerging Techniques - S. Kannadhasan

In an era marked by rapid technological advancements and an ever-growing demand for precise data, sensors have emerged as fundamental components driving innovation across diverse fields. From the devices that monitor our health to the systems that optimize industrial processes, sensors play a crucial role in interpreting the world around us and translating physical phenomena into actionable insights.

This new volume, Advancements in Sensor Technologies: Applications and Emerging Techniques, delves into the fascinating and dynamic world of sensor technology, exploring both its historical evolution and its potential for future breakthroughs. As we stand on the brink of a new technological renaissance, understanding the current landscape of sensors is essential for appreciating how they will shape our future.

This book covers a selection of the latest advancements in sensor technologies, highlighting how these innovations are transforming various industries, including the principles behind different types of sensors, emerging trends, and the practical applications driving these developments.

Topics include the applications of intelligent technologies, such as the Internet of Things, deep learning methods, machine learning, etc., in sensors with diverse applications, such as for water treatment systems in aquaculture and fisheries; in agricultural systems, such as for livestock monitoring; in medicine and healthcare, such as for life-saving wearable devices to predict diseases and health issues, including lung cancer, varicose veins, heart issues; in pharmaceutical science, for designing advanced immunobiosensors for targeted drug delivery; in transportation, for luggage tracking and speed monitoring for EV charging; in criminal justice, for tracking and finding missing children; as well as in financial applications. Several chapters also discuss specific electronic and manufacturing design aspects of advanced sensors.

Highlighting the diversified uses of advanced sensor technology in many fields, this volume will inspire researchers in the field to explore new applications.