Consumer sleep technology is becoming a staple in biometric reading. Now, Google has released a radar chip that more easily tracks and analyzes sleep quality.
Consumer sleep technology is becoming a staple in biometric reading. Now, Google has released a radar chip that more easily tracks and analyzes sleep quality.
The MEDLI2 sensor package on the Perseverance rover is not only gathering data for future missions; it's also…
The MEDLI2 sensor package on the Perseverance rover is not only gathering data for future missions; it's also demonstrating how commercial-off-the-shelf parts can be used in space.
Apple appears to be moving farther into the health market with new patents targeting various metrics of health including…
Apple appears to be moving farther into the health market with new patents targeting various metrics of health including AR/VR, glucose monitoring, and clinical sleep analysis.
Researchers in electronics-based prosthetics, from e-skin to bionic hands, are working to bring comfortable and…
Researchers in electronics-based prosthetics, from e-skin to bionic hands, are working to bring comfortable and cutting-edge technology to future mainstream wearers.
Many Hall-effect sensors specialize in one area of power monitoring—voltage, current, or power from either AC or DC…
Many Hall-effect sensors specialize in one area of power monitoring—voltage, current, or power from either AC or DC signals. Allegro says its new IC monitors all of these metrics in one chip.
TDK's recently-announced single-axis MEMS accelerometer aims to bring a bit more bandwidth to the table in a…
TDK's recently-announced single-axis MEMS accelerometer aims to bring a bit more bandwidth to the table in a bandwidth-hungry industry.
Researchers in Japan have turned to heterogeneous silicone to "bounce back" stretchable sensors that have been stretched…
Researchers in Japan have turned to heterogeneous silicone to "bounce back" stretchable sensors that have been stretched a touch too far.
Scientists in Singapore have developed an AI system that recognizes hand gestures by combining wearable skin-like sensors…
Scientists in Singapore have developed an AI system that recognizes hand gestures by combining wearable skin-like sensors with computer vision.
A new type of so-called drawn-on-skin electronics reportedly allows precise biological data to be harvested while the…
A new type of so-called drawn-on-skin electronics reportedly allows precise biological data to be harvested while the wearer is in motion.
To monitor building occupancy post-COVID-19, many companies are turning to people-counting systems—with versatile radar…
To monitor building occupancy post-COVID-19, many companies are turning to people-counting systems—with versatile radar technology as the key ingredient.
The unipolar Hall-effect sensor, also known as a unipolar switch, animates a variety of proximity-sensing devices—from…
The unipolar Hall-effect sensor, also known as a unipolar switch, animates a variety of proximity-sensing devices—from gear-shift levers to laptop screens.
By means of four wrist-mounted thermal cameras, the detailed positions of 20 points on the human hand can be tracked in real time.
By means of four wrist-mounted thermal cameras, the detailed positions of 20 points on the human hand can be tracked in real time.
Uncomfortable cuffed armbands for blood pressure monitoring may be a technology of the past with continuous-wave radar systems.
Uncomfortable cuffed armbands for blood pressure monitoring may be a technology of the past with continuous-wave radar systems.
There are many ways to do the job, each with its own set of advantages, disadvantages, and best use cases.
There are many ways to do the job, each with its own set of advantages, disadvantages, and best use cases.
Partial or conditional autonomous vehicles leave critical blind spots. MEMs 6DoF inertial sensors plus GNSS, camera,…
Partial or conditional autonomous vehicles leave critical blind spots. MEMs 6DoF inertial sensors plus GNSS, camera, RADAR, and LiDAR data may be a better bet.
Although robots may one day be omnipresent in operating theatres, speaking to AAC, EU Automation’s Mark Howard says…
Although robots may one day be omnipresent in operating theatres, speaking to AAC, EU Automation’s Mark Howard says that we are still “years away” from seeing this.
Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed a small and precise gyroscope for navigating and tracking…
Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed a small and precise gyroscope for navigating and tracking autonomous vehicles and drones without the use of GPS.
The MS5839 is a highly integrated, water- and chlorine-resistant device that utilizes delta-sigma A/D conversion to…
The MS5839 is a highly integrated, water- and chlorine-resistant device that utilizes delta-sigma A/D conversion to provide high-resolution digital data.
VocalZoom’s laser sensors measure location, motion, and vibration levels to monitor critical industrial processes.
VocalZoom’s laser sensors measure location, motion, and vibration levels to monitor critical industrial processes.
This article takes a deeper look at the technical concepts at play in a specific proximity sensor, the VCNL36821S from Vishay.
This article takes a deeper look at the technical concepts at play in a specific proximity sensor, the VCNL36821S from Vishay.
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