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The finite element method (FEM) is utilized to analyze the mechanical stress and membrane deflection to enhance the degree of stress concentration in this unique sensor. The functional relationship between mechanical performance and dimension variables is established after using the curve fitting approach to handle the stress and deflection. Additionally, the Taguchi optimization method is employed to identify the best dimensions for the proposed structure. Then, the suggested design is compared to the other three designs in terms of operating performance. It is revealed that the recommended sensor can significantly improve sensitivity while maintaining extremely low nonlinearity. In this study, three different types of serpentine-shaped graphene piezoresistors are also designed, and their sensing capability is compared to silicon. 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