This article takes a look at how current- or next-generation technologies can provide the potential for innovative applications and the problems and solutions…
This article takes a look at how current- or next-generation technologies can provide the potential for innovative applications and the problems and solutions that may arise.
The Innovation World Cup Series is a collection of competitions targeting developers and "technpreneurs" to foster the…
The Innovation World Cup Series is a collection of competitions targeting developers and "technpreneurs" to foster the development of open innovation.
In this article, we’ll develop and test an algorithm for automatically shutting down a robot in response to a collision…
In this article, we’ll develop and test an algorithm for automatically shutting down a robot in response to a collision (or some other violent event).
In this Teardown Tuesday we are going to take a look at the insides of a gas leakage detector. This device is designed to…
In this Teardown Tuesday we are going to take a look at the insides of a gas leakage detector. This device is designed to detect the presence of halogen gases.
In part two of the tachometer/speedometer project, we'll add a keypad and LCD for easier user interaction.
In part two of the tachometer/speedometer project, we'll add a keypad and LCD for easier user interaction.
The newest addition to the franchise, Star Trek Discovery, will be airing this month. In anticipation, here are a few…
The newest addition to the franchise, Star Trek Discovery, will be airing this month. In anticipation, here are a few Star Trek technologies and how they compare to today’s available tech.
The industrial Internet of Things (IoT) encompasses the broad transformation underway that will make pervasive sensing…
The industrial Internet of Things (IoT) encompasses the broad transformation underway that will make pervasive sensing across connected machines not just a competitive advantage, but an essential fundamental service. The industrial IoT starts with the edge node, which is the sensing and measurement entry point of interest.
Sensirion’s SDP3x differential pressure sensor offers high sensitivity at low airspeeds—in the smallest package on the market.
Sensirion’s SDP3x differential pressure sensor offers high sensitivity at low airspeeds—in the smallest package on the market.
Learn how to make a tachometer and speedometer using a C8051 microcontroller, an optoelectronic sensor, and a spinning disc.
Learn how to make a tachometer and speedometer using a C8051 microcontroller, an optoelectronic sensor, and a spinning disc.
Mixing and matching tech domains can produce some amazing results and sophisticated solutions to today’s problems.
Mixing and matching tech domains can produce some amazing results and sophisticated solutions to today’s problems.
An accelerometer can be a valuable addition to a robotics project. This article will show you one approach to generating…
An accelerometer can be a valuable addition to a robotics project. This article will show you one approach to generating and analyzing acceleration data.
This project uses a C8051 microcontroller development kit, an accelerometer evaluation board, and Simplicity Studio…
This project uses a C8051 microcontroller development kit, an accelerometer evaluation board, and Simplicity Studio IDE—all from Silicon Labs—to rather quickly and easily build a motion-detecting alarm system.
In this teardown, we examine the innards of the solar-powered ultrasonic dog repellent, complete with solar panel and PIR sensor.
In this teardown, we examine the innards of the solar-powered ultrasonic dog repellent, complete with solar panel and PIR sensor.
A new breed of color sensors is taking integration to a new level with more robust white color balancing capabilities and…
A new breed of color sensors is taking integration to a new level with more robust white color balancing capabilities and display management features.
SpaceX’s goal of making reusable rockets to drastically cut down the costs of space flight is coming to fruition.
SpaceX’s goal of making reusable rockets to drastically cut down the costs of space flight is coming to fruition.
From Samsung to Apple, device manufacturers are striving to optimize security and functionality with dual sensor cameras.
From Samsung to Apple, device manufacturers are striving to optimize security and functionality with dual sensor cameras.
Panasonic Saturn Lens EKMB and EKMC PIR Motion Sensors have a unique dual function lens that allows for more subtle…
Panasonic Saturn Lens EKMB and EKMC PIR Motion Sensors have a unique dual function lens that allows for more subtle motion to be detected in the center of the field of view.
Intel’s RealSense Camera R200 is a world-facing, long range stereoscopic 3D imaging system used to sense the…
Intel’s RealSense Camera R200 is a world-facing, long range stereoscopic 3D imaging system used to sense the surrounding environment.
Lets take a look at the insides of an infrared thermometer.
Lets take a look at the insides of an infrared thermometer.
AI labs race to develop processors that are bigger, faster, stronger.
AI labs race to develop processors that are bigger, faster, stronger.