 Abstract stretchable and conductive nanocomposites are emerging as important components of soft mechanical sensors for health monitoring, human-machine interaction, and soft robotics. These composites can be tailored to have varying levels of resistance depending on the type of deformation they are designed to detect. Additionally, these composites can be processed using traditional fiber processing methods such as thermal drawing, allowing for long, flexible, and highly sensitive sensors to be created. This article was authored by Andreas Laber, Stella Lapera says, Yinping Chu, and others.