VR glove powered by soft robotics
02 June, 2017Engineers at UC San Diego are using soft robotics technology to make light, flexible gloves that allow users to feel tactile feedback when they interact with virtual reality environments.
Power and secure your devices as you walk
29 May, 2017Researchers have developed technology which uses a person's gait — ie, the way they walk — to power wearable devices, as well as serve as an authentication method.
Creating a smart campus with the IoT
25 May, 2017Curtin University has selected Hitachi to deploy an Internet of Things (IoT) solution to advance its vision of a smart campus that enhances the student experience.
STMicroelectronics LIS2DW12 3-axis accelerometer
23 February, 2017STMicroelectronics' LIS2DW12 3-axis accelerometer delivers flexibility and energy savings by supporting multiple low-power and low-noise settings in a 2 x 2 x 0.7 mm package.
Valencell and STMicroelectronics development kit for biometric wearables
12 January, 2017Valencell and STMicroelectronics have announced a development kit for biometric wearables that includes ST's compact SensorTile turnkey multisensor module integrated with Valencell's Benchmark biometric sensor system.
STMicroelectronics LIS2DS12 3, LSM6DSL/M and LSM303AH smart motion sensors
09 January, 2017STMicroelectronics is helping social fitness fans stay motivated with innovative, smart motion sensors that enable always-on tracking applications to run for longer and better record progress.
ST motion-sensing device certified for Daydream and Tango
21 October, 2016STMicroelectronics' LSM6DSM 6-axis inertial measurement unit (IMU) has earned certification for use in next-generation mobile devices running Google Daydream and Tango.
Smartphone sensor to reduce driving accidents
23 September, 2016The Driving Barista smartphone app aims to reduce the number of traffic accidents in Japan's Aichi Prefecture, which has had the highest number of traffic fatalities in the country for 13 consecutive years.
Context detection is the next MEMS wave
19 September, 2016Thinking about the evolution of sensing and the IoT in mobile applications, smart watches, fitness bands and other wearable devices has STMicroelectronics seeing waves rolling onto the sand.
Olympians train with ST
11 August, 2016For this year's Summer Olympics, some of the athletes may want to thank technology for their chance to capture Olympic gold.
Software support for smart mobile sensors
04 July, 2016Qualcomm Technologies intends to add software support for STMicroelectronics' inertial sensor solutions.
ASM POSITAPE WBR tape extension sensor with integrated pulley
01 April, 2016ASM has added an extra feature to its POSITAPE tape extension sensor product line. The WBR models are now equipped with an integrated pulley mounted directly onto the sensor, which enables a flexible pullout angle of the measuring tape.
Infineon TLV493D-A1B6 3D magnetic sensor
24 March, 2016The 3D magnetic sensor TLV493D-A1B6 offers three-dimensional sensing with low power consumption in a small 6-pin package. With magnetic field detection in the x, y and z directions, the sensor measures three-dimensional, linear and rotation movements.
Delivering the future: Domino's unveils autonomous delivery vehicle
22 March, 2016Franchise group Domino’s has unveiled plans to welcome an autonomous delivery vehicle to its team. The four-wheeled vehicle was developed within the company's DLAB, a purpose-built lab aimed at helping budding entrepreneurs commercialise their ideas.
STMicroelectronics LSM6DSL and LSM6DSM MEMS sensor modules
25 February, 2016STMicroelectronics has revealed the latest generation of its highly miniaturised 6-axis MEMS inertial modules with ultralow-power design that strengthen the smartphone's emerging role as an 'always on' personal assistant and enhance user experiences for digital cameras, wearables and remote controls, game consoles, drones and virtual reality.
