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computing architectures improve system responsiveness and scalability. This trend also unfolds in automotive and industrial environments. Vehicles are evolving into compute-rich platforms that require high-bandwidth perception systems as well as distributed control for functions such as battery management and occupant sensing. Each of these functions demands sensor nodes with minimal wiring, autonomous power handling, and precise analog front ends. The ability to embed miniature, prequalified electronics across the vehicle supports distributed control and real-time actuation. In industrial automation, the use of miniaturized sensing platforms supports predictive maintenance strategies. For instance, machines outfitted with compact temperature or pressure sensors can monitor health continuously without interrupting operation. When combined with local processing capability, these sensors can identify early signs of failure, filter and compress the data, and forward only relevant events upstream. This paradigm reduces data volume and allows for quicker responses to anomalies, resulting in improved asset use and lower maintenance costs. Medical and wearable devices represent another frontier for distributed sensing. These systems require extreme miniaturization to maintain user comfort and mobility while also delivering continuous monitoring and high accuracy. Wearable biosensors must track multiple physiological parameters within compact form factors powered by small batteries. Integration becomes necessary here, as sensors, analog front ends, and wireless communication tend to coexist in a single miniature package. Space and aerospace systems offer another compelling use case, as satellites, C h a p t e r 3 | E m e r g i n g A p p l i c a t i o n s o f M i n i a t u r i z e d D i s t r i b u t e d S e n s i n g a n d D a t a A c q u i s i t i o n Space data systems greatly benefit from compact sensing and acquisition networks, particularly in small satellites that serve as the foundation for large constellations, distributed environmental monitoring, and planetary exploration. Ideally, these sensors also integrate edge computing capabilities to enhance autonomy and efficiency." Gianluca Furano Sr. On Board Computer Engineer, European Space Agency 19 11 Experts on Miniaturized Electronics Design and Applications