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What are the origins of visual SLAM? and what are some other applications for this technology beyond floor cleaning? 

What are the origins of visual SLAM? and what are some other applications for this technology beyond floor cleaning? 

Can you imagine a world in which heat wasn't an issue when designing with silicon data chips?

Can you imagine a world in which heat wasn't an issue when designing with silicon data chips?

Maybe you've heard of perovskite for solar cells. But what about perovskite LEDs? Can a team of researchers make them a…

Maybe you've heard of perovskite for solar cells. But what about perovskite LEDs? Can a team of researchers make them a viable alternative to organic LEDs or quantum-dot LEDs?

With Samsung and LG closing production on LCDs, the two display leaders turn their sights on two newer technologies:…

With Samsung and LG closing production on LCDs, the two display leaders turn their sights on two newer technologies: quantum dots and OLEDs.

This article explains the characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages of three CCD (charge-coupled device) architectures.

This article explains the characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages of three CCD (charge-coupled device) architectures.

This article, the first in a series, discusses light-sensitive electronic devices called photodiodes and compares CCD and…

This article, the first in a series, discusses light-sensitive electronic devices called photodiodes and compares CCD and CMOS sensors.

In this article, we will look at a retina-inspired photonic synapse that may further develop sensory AI systems.

In this article, we will look at a retina-inspired photonic synapse that may further develop sensory AI systems.

Let’s take a look at the 2JCIE-EV, which comes with sample code and supports a wide variety of sensing applications.

Let’s take a look at the 2JCIE-EV, which comes with sample code and supports a wide variety of sensing applications.

See how multi-channel automotive LED driver ICs implement backlight local dimming, bringing ‘true black’ to…

See how multi-channel automotive LED driver ICs implement backlight local dimming, bringing ‘true black’ to automotive LCD displays.

LiDAR has been a staple sensing technology in the development of autonomous vehicles. What's new in automotive LiDAR sensors?

LiDAR has been a staple sensing technology in the development of autonomous vehicles. What's new in automotive LiDAR sensors?

This article takes a deeper look at the technical concepts at play in a specific proximity sensor, the VCNL36821S from Vishay.

This article takes a deeper look at the technical concepts at play in a specific proximity sensor, the VCNL36821S from Vishay.

Position trackers and position sensors are fundamentally different. Yet sometimes outside of engineering spaces, we hear…

Position trackers and position sensors are fundamentally different. Yet sometimes outside of engineering spaces, we hear the terms used interchangeably. Here's why the distinction matters.

More T&M companies are trending toward lower-priced equipment. Here are a few recent tools that offer competitive…

More T&M companies are trending toward lower-priced equipment. Here are a few recent tools that offer competitive features for reasonable prices.

Learn more about the design considerations that go into developing adaptive automotive lighting solutions.

Learn more about the design considerations that go into developing adaptive automotive lighting solutions.

The pre-engineered module aims to save developers the effort of finding and deploying separate sensing solutions.

The pre-engineered module aims to save developers the effort of finding and deploying separate sensing solutions.

The highly sensitive flicker sensor is designed to deliver distortion-free images and videos captured on a smartphone camera.

The highly sensitive flicker sensor is designed to deliver distortion-free images and videos captured on a smartphone camera.

This episode of Tech Specs is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of…

This episode of Tech Specs is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of…

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.

Learn the different ways companies are using time-of-flight 3D sensor technology to create products for facial…

Learn the different ways companies are using time-of-flight 3D sensor technology to create products for facial recognition, smart cars, and manufacturing.