Flexible electronics in humanoid five senses for the era of artificial intelligence of things (AIoT)

Abstract

The safe and amicable interactions around humans have become a significant area of focus due to the rapid advancements in flexible electronics, artificial intelligence (AI), and the internet of things (IoT). It has been demonstrated that combining artificial intelligence of things (AIoT) with adaptable sensing technology improves data identification, opening the door to the creation of intelligent sensory robotics systems, including humanoid robots that mimic five senses. The integration of flexible sensing technologies with functional materials, mechanisms, and AIoT to develop sophisticated human–machine interaction (HMI) across the five senses is well-discussed to solidify the potential development in flexible electronics. For example, in order to create intelligent sensory systems that can replicate human sensations, the creative structures and functional materials for flexible sensing systems were summarized. In order to show intelligent perception systems improved flexible HMI sensing robotics, this review also examined their applications in a variety of domains in the five senses, including speech, olfactory, gustatory, tactile, visual, and auditory perception. In the end, the smarter systems with environmental “self-awareness” AIoT to pave the way for new possibilities in the age of intelligent society highlight the difficulties and potential future developments in creating AI-driven smart flexible sensor systems.