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Scientists from the University of Sydney have developed a new type of photonic radar system and sensor promising…

Scientists from the University of Sydney have developed a new type of photonic radar system and sensor promising non-invasive medical monitoring.

To keep pushing advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) technology to new levels and areas of the vehicle, companies are…

To keep pushing advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) technology to new levels and areas of the vehicle, companies are now betting on radar sensors and distance sensors to provide safety for autonomous vehicles.

To accelerate efficient performance in autonomous vehicles, the new AI domain controller from Ambarella promises robust…

To accelerate efficient performance in autonomous vehicles, the new AI domain controller from Ambarella promises robust single-chip processing for multi-sensor perception in an advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS).

Sensors are vital for almost any industry and application; however, how are researchers and companies leveraging…

Sensors are vital for almost any industry and application; however, how are researchers and companies leveraging technology like photodetectors to bring sensing to the quantum realm?

Many startups are rising to the challenge to create advanced driver monitoring systems (ADAS) as the push for the next…

Many startups are rising to the challenge to create advanced driver monitoring systems (ADAS) as the push for the next generation of vehicles revs up. Arbe is hoping to find its niche with its 4D radar technology.

Scientific complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (sCMOS), a type of CMOS image sensor (CIS) with stringent noise…

Scientific complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (sCMOS), a type of CMOS image sensor (CIS) with stringent noise specifications, appears to be entering its 4th generation era in 2021.

Electronic advancements are not limited to Earth applications. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)…

Electronic advancements are not limited to Earth applications. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) strives to leverage its sensor technology and research to push its sensors into space.

University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers have introduced a novel angle-based sensor made from exploring the near-filed…

University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers have introduced a novel angle-based sensor made from exploring the near-filed effect of flat optics, which claims could help create atomic-level measurements.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

Today, Samsung announced its first ISOCELL image sensor designed for the automotive space.

Today, Samsung announced its first ISOCELL image sensor designed for the automotive space.

The past week has seen a variety of new driver monitoring system (DMS) technology being released to the industry, namely…

The past week has seen a variety of new driver monitoring system (DMS) technology being released to the industry, namely from ST and Maxim. Both of which take two vastly different approaches.