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However, due to limitations such as low elongation and high hysteresis, it is difficult to fully leverage its promising sensor properties in practical applications. In this study, we synthesized flake-like PEDOT particles (FP particles) and used Polyacrylamide (PAM) as the hydrogel matrix to fabricate a conductive hydrogel strain sensor. These particles were obtained by grinding PEDOT particles prepared via a template-free method. After swelling with ethylene glycol (EG) and assembly with polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), the FP particles become porous and contain many hydroxyl groups. This design enables the adsorption of acrylamide (AM) monomers within FP particles, facilitating the in situ polymerization of PAM onto the PEDOT\/PVA chains, thereby yielding a dual-network structure with strong entanglements. This gives the sensor high elongation and very low hysteresis. In addition, it offers favorable sensor performance, including high sensitivity, high repeatability, and reliability. 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