A compressible high-sensitivity flexible sensor array for real-time motion artifact detection in magnetic resonance imaging

Abstract

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) serves as a critical tool in modern medical diagnosis, and its accuracy is directly linked to patient treatment and recovery. However, unintentional patient movement during MRI scans often results in motion artifacts on the images, significantly compromising the precision of diagnosis. Traditional solutions typically involve identifying and addressing these issues after the scanning sequence is completed, leading to significant resource waste and delays in patient treatment. Here, we propose a flexible tactile sensor array system based on triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) for real-time monitoring of head motion artifacts in MRI. The unique design of the tactile sensor structure, operating in a dual-electrode mode, maintains high sensitivity and a wide response range, even with a minimal surface area. The advantage of TENG is the wide range of material choices, ensuring that a proper selection will not interfere with MRI during application. By integrating TENG sensor technology and control program systems, this solution provides a novel approach for monitoring head motion artifacts in MRI. On the basis of ensuring patient comfort, it has saved the time and money costs of monitoring, improved the efficiency of detection, and demonstrated significant potential in the field of medical imaging.