Guest Editorial Leveraging Sensors, Actuators, and Biosensors for the Development of Consumer Electronic Devices in Healthcare

THE RAPID advancements in sensor technology, actuators, and biosensors have paved the way for the next generation of consumer electronic devices, particularly in the healthcare sector. These technologies play a pivotal role in transforming traditional healthcare methodologies by enabling real-time monitoring, early disease detection, and personalized therapeutic solutions. The integration of these innovations into consumer electronics fosters an ecosystem where health monitoring is not limited to clinical settings but becomes a seamless part of everyday life. This special issue of IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS focuses on recent advancements in leveraging sensors, actuators, and biosensors for developing intelligent and user-centric healthcare solutions. The issue highlights cutting-edge research addressing the challenges and opportunities associated with integrating these technologies into consumer electronic devices. From wearable biosensors for continuous health monitoring to smart actuators for assistive devices, the contributions in this issue showcase a diverse range of applications demonstrating these technologies transformative potential.