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Electronic Noses Sniff Out Diseases, WildFires, and Pestered Plants

Electronic Noses Sniff Out Diseases, WildFires, and Pestered Plants

Breakthroughs in sensor technology are giving rise to new, interesting applications for electronic noses.


News Apr 21, 2023 by Darshil Patel
3 New Sensors Feed High-accuracy Information to Smart Devices

3 New Sensors Feed High-accuracy Information to Smart Devices

From emissions monitoring to waste management, these sensors connect designers with new information streams.


News Apr 13, 2023 by Aaron Carman
Moving Sonar Onto the Body: Cornell’s AI Eyeglasses Read Silent Speech

Moving Sonar Onto the Body: Cornell’s AI Eyeglasses Read Silent Speech

New research from Cornell integrates a silent speech interface (SSI) into a pair of smart eyeglasses.


News Apr 11, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Australian Army “Mind Controls” Robot Dog With Brain-Machine Interface

Australian Army “Mind Controls” Robot Dog With Brain-Machine Interface

In the near future, robots may take little more than a thought to control.


News Mar 30, 2023 by Aaron Carman
Sensirion and STMicroelectronics Join Forces To Improve Environmental Sensing

Sensirion and STMicroelectronics Join Forces To Improve Environmental Sensing

Sensirion’s Director of Product Management speaks with All About Circuits about the new partnership between Sensirion and STMicroelectronics to provide improved humidity and temperature sensing systems.


News Mar 16, 2023 by Dale Wilson
Seaweed-based Sensor Acts as Second Skin for Health Monitoring

Seaweed-based Sensor Acts as Second Skin for Health Monitoring

Made from seaweed, rock salt, water, and graphene, the sensor is a more sustainable alternative to polymer-based solutions currently used for health-monitoring wearables.


News Mar 08, 2023 by Jake Hertz
MIT and Caltech Team Up on Ingestible Sensor That Pinpoints GI Issues

MIT and Caltech Team Up on Ingestible Sensor That Pinpoints GI Issues

The two powerhouse research centers developed an ingestible capsule containing a magnetic sensor and wireless transmitter to monitor GI motility.


News Feb 17, 2023 by Jake Hertz
IoT Modules and Dev Kits Enable Low-power, Edge Device Designs

IoT Modules and Dev Kits Enable Low-power, Edge Device Designs

Serving up low-power wireless connectivity, high-performance computing, and comprehensive development resources, this batch of IoT modules, SoCs, and dev boards smooth the way for IoT system designers.


News Feb 13, 2023 by Jeff Child
The Internet of Animals Is Here to Track, Monitor, and Conserve Species

The Internet of Animals Is Here to Track, Monitor, and Conserve Species

The Internet of Things isn't just useful for remotely locking your doors or turning off a light. Connected devices may now play a role in saving wildlife.


News Jan 31, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Tree Tech: Enlisting Electronics in Environmental Protection

Tree Tech: Enlisting Electronics in Environmental Protection

As organizations and governments around the world seek solutions to climate change and deforestation, engineers are playing their part in the quest for ecological balance.


News Jan 25, 2023 by Robert Keim
Vertical Transistor Prototype Shows Promise for Biomedical Wearables

Vertical Transistor Prototype Shows Promise for Biomedical Wearables

With the ability to operate in both blood and water, the organic electrochemical transistor is proven useful for onsite signal processing.


News Jan 24, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Overcome Smart Home Technology Limits Using Sensors and Edge Computing

Overcome Smart Home Technology Limits Using Sensors and Edge Computing

Designing smart home devices involves numerous challenges. In this article, learn the important limitations of today’s smart home technologies and how sensor fusion helps smooth the way.


Researchers Point to Printable Semis as Path to Sustainable IoT

Researchers Point to Printable Semis as Path to Sustainable IoT

New research outlines the state of the printable electronics industry and the role it could play in the future of IoT.


News Jan 11, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Seeing Machines Snags Numerous Partnerships to Advance ADAS

Seeing Machines Snags Numerous Partnerships to Advance ADAS

Seeing Machines is partnering with Analog Devices, Ambarella, Autobrains, and Omnivision to build vehicle monitoring systems for drivers, occupants, and pedestrians.


News Jan 06, 2023 by Jake Hertz
From Flash LiDAR to Mergers, the Road to Advancing LiDAR Looks Smooth

From Flash LiDAR to Mergers, the Road to Advancing LiDAR Looks Smooth

Leading companies are unveiling new solid-state LiDAR sensors to meet the requirements of state-of-the-art autonomous cars.


News Jan 03, 2023 by Abdulwaliy Oyekunle
Biosensor Roundup: Sensor Tech Comes to the Defense of Human Health

Biosensor Roundup: Sensor Tech Comes to the Defense of Human Health

Here is a roundup of some recent biosensor prototypes designed to protect against food-borne illnesses and diseases alike.


News Dec 20, 2022 by Jake Hertz
Nisshinbo RIOT-002 Environment Sensing Board | Asia New Product Brief

Nisshinbo RIOT-002 Environment Sensing Board | Asia New Product Brief

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


new products Dec 15, 2022 by Mouser
Laki Power Marries Sensors and Energy Harvesting to Protect the Grid—Exclusive

Laki Power Marries Sensors and Energy Harvesting to Protect the Grid—Exclusive

In our exclusive interview at Iceland-based Laki Power’s HQ, the company shares how its blend of sensing, data, and energy harvesting aims to revolutionize grid monitoring.


News Dec 06, 2022 by Jake Hertz
Our Electronica Interview with Infineon PSS Division President Adam White

Our Electronica Interview with Infineon PSS Division President Adam White

In Infineon’s booth in the vast Hall C3 at Electronica 2022, we caught up with Adam White to talk supply chain, sustainability, green energy, and more.


News Nov 23, 2022 by Jeff Child
Electrical Engineer Creates AI System to Track Elephants Without Tags

Electrical Engineer Creates AI System to Track Elephants Without Tags

EE professor Dr. Karen Panetta recently leveraged drones and machine learning to bolster elephant conservation efforts. All About Circuits interviewed Dr. Panetta to learn the details.


News Nov 21, 2022 by Ingrid Fadelli