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We live in an era where advanced technology is enhancing the quality of life. With the assistance of new medical devices and activity trackers, our knowledge and awareness of our own health and disease state have grown rapidly. However, existing products still suffer from severe limitations. For instance, hemodynamic monitoring is essential for specific populations with conditions, as hypotension and hypertension may impair vital organ function. Continuous monitoring provides more information about how blood pressure (BP) and heart rate (HR) fluctuate, but current sphygmomanometers provide only static measurements. While current medical-grade continuous BP monitors exist, they are limited to critically ill patients due to their bulkiness and price. On the other hand, activity-tracking smartwatches are either inaccurate or intermittent. We have been developing soft conformal pressure sensors that are …