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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?

One major challenge to LiDAR technology has always been: scaling. Striving to take this challenge head-on is Lumotive…

One major challenge to LiDAR technology has always been: scaling. Striving to take this challenge head-on is Lumotive with the industry's "smallest and most cost-effective" solution yet.

While integrating AR into smart glasses requires many size-consuming components, even normal wearable features take up…

While integrating AR into smart glasses requires many size-consuming components, even normal wearable features take up precious PCB real estate. Now, Facebook says it has re-engineered components to fit in a lightweight frame.

Industry Tech Days 2021 concluded yesterday. This article will give you a chance to peruse the full list of the week's…

Industry Tech Days 2021 concluded yesterday. This article will give you a chance to peruse the full list of the week's events that are now available on-demand.

Day 2 of Industry Tech Days comes with not one but two NASA astronauts.

Day 2 of Industry Tech Days comes with not one but two NASA astronauts.

Health wearables are one of the most in-demand consumer electronics. Here's a roundup of a few recent sensor-level innovations.

Health wearables are one of the most in-demand consumer electronics. Here's a roundup of a few recent sensor-level innovations.

Brain IC implants might sound fictional, but with joint research from top universities and Qualcomm, a new brain-computer…

Brain IC implants might sound fictional, but with joint research from top universities and Qualcomm, a new brain-computer interface called "neurograins" has been born.

As LiDAR aims to strike big in autonomous driving and other areas, Quanergy demonstrates its industry-first solid-state…

As LiDAR aims to strike big in autonomous driving and other areas, Quanergy demonstrates its industry-first solid-state OPA-based LiDAR hoping to ease size, scalability, and cost constraints.

Some wearable manufacturers don’t consider energy harvesting (of any sort) a good return on investment. In pursuit of…

Some wearable manufacturers don’t consider energy harvesting (of any sort) a good return on investment. In pursuit of self-powered wearables, EE researchers are looking to change that.

LiDAR technology seems to be everywhere lately, in cars, phones, etc. However, it wasn't always like that. LiDAR had a…

LiDAR technology seems to be everywhere lately, in cars, phones, etc. However, it wasn't always like that. LiDAR had a long, 50-year journey to become the latest "hot" tech that it is today.

Safety is always a major concern for designers, especially in vehicles. Hoping to further ADAS safety, TDK, Maxim…

Safety is always a major concern for designers, especially in vehicles. Hoping to further ADAS safety, TDK, Maxim Integrated, and Rohde & Schwarz release new devices.

As the battle for autonomous driving heats up, more companies are investing in LiDAR. From improved sensing to a smaller…

As the battle for autonomous driving heats up, more companies are investing in LiDAR. From improved sensing to a smaller design, three startups are adding fuel to the LiDAR fire.

Making robots more human-like could be a necessary hurdle to cross, especially concerning motion control and planning.…

Making robots more human-like could be a necessary hurdle to cross, especially concerning motion control and planning. What are places like MIT and Mitsubishi trying to accomplish with the right algorithms?

Navigating with ON Semiconductor technology onboard, AutoX’s self-driving platform is the first to receive a license to…

Navigating with ON Semiconductor technology onboard, AutoX’s self-driving platform is the first to receive a license to operate autonomously on China’s roadways; however, what tech is it using?

Position sensors have been trending, especially with the increasing need for them in industrial settings. What new…

Position sensors have been trending, especially with the increasing need for them in industrial settings. What new products have companies come up with and how have they advanced monitoring technology?

Taoglas has released a new SoM platform for IoT systems. What is this platform exactly, and how does it claim to speed up…

Taoglas has released a new SoM platform for IoT systems. What is this platform exactly, and how does it claim to speed up IoT time-to-market by 80%?