The interface between immiscible fluids, characterized by its susceptibility, diversity, structural flexibility, and easy accessibility, shows high capability to transduce mechanical stimuli into measurable electrical signals. Through deformation or interfacial charges, it can offer a novel paradigm for constructing advanced mechanical sensors in robotics, personal healthcare, Internet of Things and other emerging fields. This paper provides a comprehensive review of the recent research progress in mechanical sensors in terms of fluid interfaces and offers a prospect on their emerging application fields. Firstly, the fundamental physicochemical principles governing fluid interfaces, such as contact angle, surface tension, and electric phenomena, are elucidated, which underpin their sensing mechanisms. Then, the latest advancements in the structural design, fabrication methodology, and performance of these sensors are systematically discussed. Furthermore, their transformative potential in a wide range of applications is highlighted. Finally, by analyzing current challenges and opportunities, we forecast future development trends and identify promising, yet underexplored, application domains for fluid-interface-based sensors (FIB sensors).
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