Design and Optimization of Compact Multimodal Sensors for Wearable Mechatronics Systems Applications

1. Introduction 1.1. Background and Motivation 1.2. Objectives of the Study 1.3. Structure of the Paper 2. Fundamentals of Wearable Mechatronics 2.1. Definition and Scope 2.2. Key Components Overview 2.3. Use Cases and Applications 3. Multimodal Sensor Design 3.1. Sensor Types and Functions 3.2. Integration Techniques 3.3. Material Selection Criteria 4. Compactness in Sensor Design 4.1. Importance in Wearable Systems 4.2. Space-saving Engineering Approaches 4.3. Miniaturization Strategies 5. Optimization Techniques 5.1. Energy Efficiency Methods 5.2. Signal Processing Enhancements 5.3. Performance Parameters Analysis 6. Prototyping and Testing 6.1. Prototyping Techniques 6.2. Testing Protocols for Validation 6.3. Case Studies and Results 7. Challenges and Limitations 7.1. Technical Barriers 7.2. Economic Considerations 7.3. Future Research Directions 8. Conclusion 8.1. Summary of Findings 8.2. Implications for Future Designs 8.3. Final Remarks on the Study