Dytran Model 3168D2 single-axis IEPE accelerometer
20 September, 2018Dytran Instruments has introduced the Model 3168D2 single-axis IEPE quartz accelerometer for health and usage monitoring systems (HUMS) and flight test applications. Featuring a thru-hole design for 360° cable orientation, the sensor has mechanical and electrical filters that effectively eliminate ultrahigh-frequency energy that can cause signal saturation.
STMicroelectronics IIS2MDC magnetometer and ISM303DAC eCompass
27 August, 2018The STMicroelectronics IIS2MDC magnetometer and ISM303DAC eCompass enable low-power tamper detection for smart meters and precision motion and distance sensing in applications from industrial automation and robotics to smart buildings, smart security and medical devices.
STMicroelectronics ASM330LHH precision MEMS sensor for automotive navigation
13 July, 2018STMicroelectronics has introduced the automotive-grade ASM330LHH six-axis inertial sensor for super-high-resolution motion tracking in advanced vehicle navigation and telematics applications.
Low-power application design with MEMS accelerometers
18 May, 2018 by Petr StukjungerLow-power applications take advantage of MEMS accelerometer sensors for increasing battery life.
STMicroelectronics IIS3DHHC 3-axis accelerometer
15 May, 2018The IIS3DHHC is a 3-axis accelerometer optimised for high-measurement resolution and stability to ensure accuracy over time and temperature.
Strain-sensing clothes can monitor your movements
08 May, 2018Strain-sensing textiles have particular relevance in the development of smart devices for health, sports and soft robotics.
Smart socks help physios treat patients remotely
17 April, 2018The technology consists of three sensors embedded in socks that patients wear while performing exercises, plus a web interface that displays the captured data in real time.
Fitness trackers can enhance biomedical research
28 February, 2018Wearable sensors are not just useful for personal fitness tracking — they can also be used to gain new insights in several fields of biomedical research.
IoT technology to reduce traffic congestion
06 February, 2018 by Andrew SpenceA pilot study using Internet of Things technology to help reduce traffic congestion and create the foundations for the deployment of autonomous vehicles is underway in South Australia.
STMicroelectronics L20G20IS 2-axis MEMS gyroscope
15 December, 2017The L20G20IS 2-axis MEMS gyroscope measures 2 x 2 x 0.7 mm, to help shrink camera module size and simplify circuit design. Its suppression ratio of 6 dB provides good optical correction to banish camera shake from smartphone photography.
Dytran Model 5340B2 VibraScout 3D Vibration Measurement System
30 November, 2017Dytran Instruments has released the Model 5340B2 VibraScout 3D Vibration Measurement System, which includes a USB digital triaxial accelerometer combining a MEMS accelerometer with a microcontroller to create an intelligent sensor.
Turning off the TV with a cup of tea: join the remote control revolution
04 October, 2017Lancaster University researchers have developed gesture control technology that allows body movement, or movement of objects, to be used to interact with screens.
Motion capture device for rehab patients
23 August, 2017Deakin University researchers have designed a wireless motion capture device, about the size of a matchbox, that is changing the lives of a variety of Australians — from Parkinson's disease sufferers to golfers.
Wearable robotics assisting stroke, cerebral palsy patients
31 July, 2017 by Lauren DavisNot one but two US research groups have announced successful studies into wearable robotic devices for patients struggling with abnormal gaits.
A sign of the times: smart glove translates sign language into text
14 July, 2017US engineers have developed a smart glove that translates the American Sign Language (ASL) alphabet into text and controls a virtual hand to mimic sign language gestures.
