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From awards to funding, Norwegian startup NOVELDA is making waves with its ultra-wideband (UWB) technology for presence sensing.

From awards to funding, Norwegian startup NOVELDA is making waves with its ultra-wideband (UWB) technology for presence sensing.

In this article, we'll discuss how to use capacitive sensing to measure acceleration.

In this article, we'll discuss how to use capacitive sensing to measure acceleration.

Many startups are rising to the challenge to create advanced driver monitoring systems (ADAS) as the push for the next…

Many startups are rising to the challenge to create advanced driver monitoring systems (ADAS) as the push for the next generation of vehicles revs up. Arbe is hoping to find its niche with its 4D radar technology.

Learn about the benefits of board-mounted pressure sensors and the considerations when selecting them.

Learn about the benefits of board-mounted pressure sensors and the considerations when selecting them.

In this article, find out what board mount pressure sensors are, how they work, their benefits, applications, and how to…

In this article, find out what board mount pressure sensors are, how they work, their benefits, applications, and how to choose one for a design.

At NVIDIA's GPU Technology Conference, the company unveiled its roadmap to bring autonomy to more vehicles—dependent on…

At NVIDIA's GPU Technology Conference, the company unveiled its roadmap to bring autonomy to more vehicles—dependent on chipsets, sensors, GPUs, cameras, and more.

This article outlines the principles of operation of optical sensors, optical sensor types, considerations for optical…

This article outlines the principles of operation of optical sensors, optical sensor types, considerations for optical sensor selection, and key applications.

With advancements in materials science and electronic engineering, 3D printing is entering the stage of developing…

With advancements in materials science and electronic engineering, 3D printing is entering the stage of developing made-to-fit wearable electronic systems like that from the University of Arizona.

The MEMS piezoresistive pressure sensor stands apart from traditional barometers with a waterproof package, built-in…

The MEMS piezoresistive pressure sensor stands apart from traditional barometers with a waterproof package, built-in temperature compensation, and high tolerance to stress.

New research out of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign may push Moore's law in photonics as well as the quantum realm.

New research out of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign may push Moore's law in photonics as well as the quantum realm.

AI system sensing keeps pushing to new levels lately, especially as more research keeps pouring in concerning tactile…

AI system sensing keeps pushing to new levels lately, especially as more research keeps pouring in concerning tactile sensing. One contributor is Facebook or "Meta" with its DIGIT and ReSkin technology.

Positioning in tunnels and garages can be difficult. Taking on this challenge comes STMicroelectronics' newest GNSS…

Positioning in tunnels and garages can be difficult. Taking on this challenge comes STMicroelectronics' newest GNSS chipset using an inertial measurement unit (IMU) for better positional accuracy.

Brooklyn-based startup Nextiles is blending traditional sewing techniques with innovative PCBs to change how athletes…

Brooklyn-based startup Nextiles is blending traditional sewing techniques with innovative PCBs to change how athletes measure performance.

Additive manufacturing can't do much in the way of complex ICs, but it can replace legacy passives and improve existing…

Additive manufacturing can't do much in the way of complex ICs, but it can replace legacy passives and improve existing fab machinery.

Though LiDAR is one of the most popular technologies for ADAS, it still has its hangups. Now, developers are fine-tuning…

Though LiDAR is one of the most popular technologies for ADAS, it still has its hangups. Now, developers are fine-tuning LiDAR at the chip level—for instance, by extending detection distance and priming it for inclement weather.

Built for wearable devices, the new UV-detection chip can help users monitor their exposure to the most harmful type of…

Built for wearable devices, the new UV-detection chip can help users monitor their exposure to the most harmful type of radiation: UV-A.

Hokuyo Automation and SiLC Technologies are teaming up to push 4D LiDAR to mainstream using frequency modulated…

Hokuyo Automation and SiLC Technologies are teaming up to push 4D LiDAR to mainstream using frequency modulated continuous wave technology (FMCW). However, what is 4D LiDAR and SiLC's chip solution?

What's at the heart of Sony's flurry of new CMOS image sensors? To start, copper-to-copper connection, back-illuminated…

What's at the heart of Sony's flurry of new CMOS image sensors? To start, copper-to-copper connection, back-illuminated structure, and an EVS mechanism.

Augmented reality technology has been a focus for all sorts of technology, but what about its use in heads-up displays…

Augmented reality technology has been a focus for all sorts of technology, but what about its use in heads-up displays for vehicles? What are the challenges and who are innovating in this space?