The Woven Fabric Sensor and the Intelligent Glove Based on Ecoflex/Carbon Composite Ink

ABSTRACT This research successfully developed a fabric sensor with an exceptional linearity and sensitivity based on Ecoflex/carbon composite ink, which holds significant potential for the field of intelligent wearable devices. The sensor's substrate is crafted from woven fabric, selected for its flexibility and breathability, making it an ideal choice for wearable applications. Incorporating Ecoflex/carbon composite ink as a functional material endows the sensor with a favorable linear resistance change rate and ensures its stability. Itis worth noting that the conductive network of the pressure‐sensitive layer, made from Ecoflex/carbon composite ink, is firmly embedded within the elastic substrate rather than merely adhered to the fabric surface, thereby conferring superior mechanical strength to the pressure sensor. The fabric sensor exhibits a high linear resistance change rate ( R 2 = 0.9965) across a broad strain range (0%–100%) and maintains remarkable durability after 2000 cycles of cyclic stretching. In terms of application, the intelligent fabric sensor is integrated into a woven glove designed to monitor finger movements to control the navigation between different PowerPoint slides. This innovative application showcases the practicality of intelligent fabric sensors in human–computer interaction, particularly in enhancing the interactivity of presentations and educational settings. The demonstration of this smart glove reflects the sensor's potential applications in wearable electronic devices and paves new directions for the future development of intelligent interactive devices. Equipped with this smart glove, users can interact with electronic devices intuitively and naturally, enhancing operational convenience and opening up new possibilities for the application of innovative wearable technology.