The field of advanced sensor technologies for the Internet of Things (IoT) is rapidly evolving, driven by the need for more efficient, reliable and sustainable solutions. As IoT applications expand into various sectors, the need for innovative sensor technologies that can capture and transmit data with high accuracy and low power consumption is becoming more and more critical. Recent advances in sensor materials, fabrication techniques, and integration methods have been notable, but challenges remain in optimizing sensor performance and ensuring seamless interoperability across diverse IoT ecosystems. Although significant progress has been made in the development of new materials such as nanomaterials and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), further investigation of scalable, cost-effective and energy-efficient sensor solutions is essential. Addressing these gaps is crucial to advancing the field and realizing the full potential of IoT applications.

This research topic aims to highlight advances in sensor technologies that enable the IoT with innovative sensor solutions. The main goal is to explore and demonstrate the development of new materials and manufacturing techniques that improve the performance and functionality of sensors while reducing energy consumption. Specific objectives include investigating the optimization of sensor networks to adapt to various environmental conditions and communication protocols, ensuring seamless integration into IoT ecosystems. By addressing these objectives, the research seeks to answer critical questions about the scalability, reliability, and sustainability of advanced sensor technologies in various IoT applications.

To gather more information on the limits of advanced sensor technologies for the IoT, we welcome articles that address, but are not limited to, the following topics:

• A variety of sensors in IoT that capture data from various environments such as temperature, UV and humidity.
• Sensors and wireless sensor networks for IoT applications in industrial environments, healthcare, agriculture,
environmental monitoring, wearable technology, smart home and retail.
• Scalable cloud-sensor architecture approaches for seamless integration of sensors in IoT ecosystems.
• Self-powered sensors, multifunctional sensors and smart sensors for smart IoT environments.
• Advanced nanomaterial-based sensors for IoT, including MEMS, NEMS, 1D and 2D nanomaterials, as well as binary and ternary nano-heterostructure based sensors.

Key words: Internet of Things (IoT), Sensor, Wireless Network, Nanomaterial, Smart Environment

Important note: All contributions to this research topic must fall within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to refer an out-of-scope manuscript to a more appropriate section or journal at any stage of peer review.

The field of advanced sensor technologies for the Internet of Things (IoT) is rapidly evolving, driven by the need for more efficient, reliable and sustainable solutions. As IoT applications expand into various sectors, the need for innovative sensor technologies that can capture and transmit data with high accuracy and low power consumption is becoming more and more critical. Recent advances in sensor materials, fabrication techniques, and integration methods have been notable, but challenges remain in optimizing sensor performance and ensuring seamless interoperability across diverse IoT ecosystems. Although significant progress has been made in the development of new materials such as nanomaterials and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), further investigation of scalable, cost-effective and energy-efficient sensor solutions is essential. Addressing these gaps is crucial to advancing the field and realizing the full potential of IoT applications.

This research topic aims to highlight advances in sensor technologies that enable the IoT with innovative sensor solutions. The main goal is to explore and demonstrate the development of new materials and manufacturing techniques that improve the performance and functionality of sensors while reducing energy consumption. Specific objectives include investigating the optimization of sensor networks to adapt to various environmental conditions and communication protocols, ensuring seamless integration into IoT ecosystems. By addressing these objectives, the research seeks to answer critical questions about the scalability, reliability, and sustainability of advanced sensor technologies in various IoT applications.

To gather more information on the limits of advanced sensor technologies for the IoT, we welcome articles that address, but are not limited to, the following topics:

• A variety of sensors in IoT that capture data from various environments such as temperature, UV and humidity.
• Sensors and wireless sensor networks for IoT applications in industrial, health, agriculture,
environmental monitoring, wearable technology, smart home and retail.
• Scalable cloud-sensor architecture approaches for seamless integration of sensors in IoT ecosystems.
• Self-powered sensors, multifunctional sensors and smart sensors for smart IoT environments.
• Advanced nanomaterial-based sensors for IoT, including MEMS, NEMS, 1D and 2D nanomaterials, as well as binary and ternary nano-heterostructure based sensors.

Key words: Internet of Things (IoT), Sensor, Wireless Network, Nanomaterial, Smart Environment

Important note: All contributions to this research topic must fall within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to refer an out-of-scope manuscript to a more appropriate section or journal at any stage of peer review.