Optical Sensor

Optical sensors are devices that detect and measure light, enabling a wide range of applications from industrial safety monitoring to medical diagnostics. Current research emphasizes enhancing sensor accuracy and functionality through innovative designs, such as integrating optical waveguides into soft robotics for improved state estimation, and employing machine learning algorithms (e.g., neural networks) for real-time data analysis and fault detection. These advancements are driving improvements in areas like human-robot collaboration, autonomous systems, and healthcare, by providing more precise, reliable, and adaptable sensing capabilities.