Battery-free smart home sensors developed using metal tags
22 April, 2026 by Joshua Stewart, Georgia Institute of TechnologyResearchers at Georgia Tech have developed battery-free ultrasonic sensors that use passive tags to capture environmental data.
Ultrasound wristband enables precise robotic hand control
15 April, 2026 by Jennifer Chu, MIT NewsBy moving their hands and fingers, users can direct a robot to play piano or shoot a basketball, or they can manipulate objects in a virtual environment.
Ultra-thin fibre microphone monitors power grid systems
11 February, 2026Immune to extreme heat and high voltage, the new device could listen for problems inside high-voltage transformers, detecting early signs of failure before power outages occur.
AI-powered wearable turns gestures into robot commands
20 November, 2025 by Liezel Labios, UC San Diego Jacobs School of EngineeringA new wearable system uses stretchable electronics and artificial intelligence to interpret human gestures with high accuracy in high-motion environments.
3D-printed diamond device powers medical implants
02 October, 2025Researchers from RMIT University have developed a 3D-printed diamond–titanium device that generates electricity from flowing liquid and receives wireless power through tissue.
DNA-inspired design enhances flexible fibre sensors
05 May, 2025Drawing inspiration from the double helix of DNA, researchers have created a durable fibre sensor for the next generation of wearable devices.
Making sensors more sustainable with a greener power source
19 September, 2024A new project aims to eliminate the reliance of sensors on disposable batteries by testing the fast production of perovskite photovoltaic (PV) cells as a sustainable power source.
Self-assembling sensors could improve wearable devices
04 July, 2024 by Sarah Small, Penn State UniversityResearchers from Penn State University have developed a 3D-printed material that self-assembles and is also soft and stretchable.
Novel piezoelectric sensors monitor robotic movement
18 June, 2024Researchers have developed a piezoelectric composite material; sensors made from this material showed significant performance and stability improvements in robotics.
Scientists develop battery-free lactic acid sensor
13 June, 2024Scientists from the University of Bath have introduced a carbon-based sensor to detect lactic acid levels in saliva, without requiring an electrical power source.
Ultra-thin fibres can turn clothes into wearable electronics
15 March, 2024Researchers have developed ultra-thin semiconductor fibres that can be woven into fabrics, turning them into smart wearable electronics.
STMicroelectronics ASM330LHHXG1 inertial measurement unit
21 February, 2024The STMicroelectronics ASM330LHHXG1 inertial measurement unit targets navigation assistance, telematics and theft prevention for enhanced driving convenience.
STMicroelectronics VD55G1 global-shutter image sensor
20 February, 2024The VD55G1 global-shutter image sensor from STMicroelectronics is designed to capture distortion-free images when the scene is moving or when near-infrared illumination is used.
New sweat-resistant wearable robot sensor
01 February, 2024Researchers have developed an electromyography (EMG) sensor technology that is unaffected by the wearer's sweat.
Innovative robotic tech empowers pipe inspection
30 November, 2023Researchers have demonstrated a novel method for inspecting large pipe structures using mobile robots equipped with guided acoustic wave sensors.
