Fiber optic sensors for industrial applications

Seminar by Prof. Emiliano Schena, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma. Optical fiber technology extends far beyond telecommunications, offering unique opportunities for advanced sensing systems. Fiber optic sensors combine excellent metrological performance with compact size, immunity to electromagnetic interference and the ability to perform distributed and multiparameter measurements. The first part of the seminar provides an overview of the most widely used fiber optic sensors, focusing on sensing mechanisms, materials, strategies for improving metrological performance, technological challenges and applications. The second part presents selected research activities from the Laboratory of Measurements and Medical Devices at Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma. By combining fiber optic sensors with numerical simulations, additive manufacturing, artificial intelligence and advanced materials, these activities address healthcare, precision agriculture, worker safety and collaborative robotics.