Sensors are vital for almost any industry and application; however, how are researchers and companies leveraging technology like photodetectors to bring sensing…
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?
When attached to factory workers' waistbands, the device can sense unsafe postures and movements—providing analytics…
When attached to factory workers' waistbands, the device can sense unsafe postures and movements—providing analytics for employers and insurance companies.
Though there are a bunch of sensor options for position sensing, Melexis' newest positional sensor IC for electric…
Though there are a bunch of sensor options for position sensing, Melexis' newest positional sensor IC for electric vehicles claims higher accuracy thanks to improved noise immunity.
The natural world can always be an inspiration for new technology. A new sensor inspired by spider webs from TU Delft…
The natural world can always be an inspiration for new technology. A new sensor inspired by spider webs from TU Delft could have large implications for the study of gravity, the quantum internet, and more.
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.
Vehicles and wearables alike require increasingly precise positioning technology—and this innovation is often…
Vehicles and wearables alike require increasingly precise positioning technology—and this innovation is often fine-tuned starting with GNSS receivers.
At NVIDIA's GPU Technology Conference, the company unveiled its roadmap to bring autonomy to more vehicles—dependent on…
At NVIDIA's GPU Technology Conference, the company unveiled its roadmap to bring autonomy to more vehicles—dependent on chipsets, sensors, GPUs, cameras, and more.
With advancements in materials science and electronic engineering, 3D printing is entering the stage of developing…
With advancements in materials science and electronic engineering, 3D printing is entering the stage of developing made-to-fit wearable electronic systems like that from the University of Arizona.
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.
The MEMS piezoresistive pressure sensor stands apart from traditional barometers with a waterproof package, built-in…
The MEMS piezoresistive pressure sensor stands apart from traditional barometers with a waterproof package, built-in temperature compensation, and high tolerance to stress.
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.
AI system sensing keeps pushing to new levels lately, especially as more research keeps pouring in concerning tactile…
AI system sensing keeps pushing to new levels lately, especially as more research keeps pouring in concerning tactile sensing. One contributor is Facebook or "Meta" with its DIGIT and ReSkin technology.
In 2021, a crop of technology has revolutionized three sectors of modern agriculture: precision farming, digital farming,…
In 2021, a crop of technology has revolutionized three sectors of modern agriculture: precision farming, digital farming, and smart farming.
Positioning in tunnels and garages can be difficult. Taking on this challenge comes STMicroelectronics' newest GNSS…
Positioning in tunnels and garages can be difficult. Taking on this challenge comes STMicroelectronics' newest GNSS chipset using an inertial measurement unit (IMU) for better positional accuracy.
Brooklyn-based startup Nextiles is blending traditional sewing techniques with innovative PCBs to change how athletes…
Brooklyn-based startup Nextiles is blending traditional sewing techniques with innovative PCBs to change how athletes measure performance.
Though LiDAR is one of the most popular technologies for ADAS, it still has its hangups. Now, developers are fine-tuning…
Though LiDAR is one of the most popular technologies for ADAS, it still has its hangups. Now, developers are fine-tuning LiDAR at the chip level—for instance, by extending detection distance and priming it for inclement weather.
As the world becomes more digital, where does that leave printed books? A new electronic device from the University of…
As the world becomes more digital, where does that leave printed books? A new electronic device from the University of Surrey hopes to bring the features of eBooks to paper.
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.
Competitions are always an exciting way to test the limits and ingenuity of both technology and the designer. This week…
Competitions are always an exciting way to test the limits and ingenuity of both technology and the designer. This week the winners of the first inaugural TinyML Vision Challenge were announced.