Tiny sensors the size of a grain of sand could allow brain-machine interface control of prosthetics and implantable wearable tech.
Tiny sensors the size of a grain of sand could allow brain-machine interface control of prosthetics and implantable wearable tech.
This year’s Olympic Games extensively utilize wearables and sensors.
This year’s Olympic Games extensively utilize wearables and sensors.
For this article, we are only concerned with one type of sensor that can measure temperature. This sensor is called a thermistor.
For this article, we are only concerned with one type of sensor that can measure temperature. This sensor is called a thermistor.
Maxim develops a platform for better measurement of static activities such as yoga using GSR sensors.
Maxim develops a platform for better measurement of static activities such as yoga using GSR sensors.
The CAT-apult! is the robotic food launcher your cat never knew it needed.
The CAT-apult! is the robotic food launcher your cat never knew it needed.
Recent research shows that wearable embedded sensors can be used to crack a user's PINs and passwords.
Recent research shows that wearable embedded sensors can be used to crack a user's PINs and passwords.
Learn what industry trends were on display at Sensors Expo 2016.
Learn what industry trends were on display at Sensors Expo 2016.
Harvesting energy from non-conventional sources has received an increased interest as designers look for alternative…
Harvesting energy from non-conventional sources has received an increased interest as designers look for alternative power sources. Even though the power is usually harvested in small amounts, it is adequate for various low-power applications.
Learn how to use a Raspberry Pi and an Arduino to develop a system for monitoring and controlling your home.
Learn how to use a Raspberry Pi and an Arduino to develop a system for monitoring and controlling your home.
These sports wearables and trackers are pushing how we track our performance on and off the field, and how engineers…
These sports wearables and trackers are pushing how we track our performance on and off the field, and how engineers devise ever more svelte packaging and clever ways to improve ourselves.
See what's new in the world of wearables this week.
See what's new in the world of wearables this week.
No I2C interface with that sensor? No problem. Program a PIC chip as an I2C slave device for custom sensor and I/O…
No I2C interface with that sensor? No problem. Program a PIC chip as an I2C slave device for custom sensor and I/O interfacing. Here, we use three DHT22 sensors on a single I2C interface.
We examine some new sensors in development for cloud-based healthcare data.
We examine some new sensors in development for cloud-based healthcare data.
In the systems where custom sensors are required, it's imperative that the designer quantifies the environmental,…
In the systems where custom sensors are required, it's imperative that the designer quantifies the environmental, mechanical, electrical, and magnetic parameters of the entire system so that a sensor which meets those operating conditions can be selected.
Whether for cooking or reflow soldering, a thermocouple is often the best choice for a high temperature sensor. The…
Whether for cooking or reflow soldering, a thermocouple is often the best choice for a high temperature sensor. The MAX31855, a PICAXE-08M2, a serial LCD, and a few lines of code will do the trick.
Learn how to correctly select the right sensors for your project with this handy guide.
Learn how to correctly select the right sensors for your project with this handy guide.
Learn one of the ways to get started with the BMP180 sensor and learn a simple way to improve the data.
Learn one of the ways to get started with the BMP180 sensor and learn a simple way to improve the data.
The intuitive, step-by-step procedure presented in this article will help you to successfully perform reflow soldering in…
The intuitive, step-by-step procedure presented in this article will help you to successfully perform reflow soldering in your toaster oven.
If you're looking for a cool weekend project, you've found it. This is not only a digital clock: it also measures and…
If you're looking for a cool weekend project, you've found it. This is not only a digital clock: it also measures and displays the temperature and the relative humidity of your room periodically.
5 awesome sensors that you'll want to use on your next project!
5 awesome sensors that you'll want to use on your next project!