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.
STMicroelectronics powers PIQ multisport wearable sensor
13 January, 2016The lightweight and low-power PIQ sports wearable device for performance measurement and coaching relies on key sense, control and communication technologies from semiconductor company STMicroelectronics.
STMicroelectronics MIS2DH motion sensor for medical applications
18 September, 2015STMicroelectronics has introduced the MIS2DH, an ultralow-power 3-axis accelerometer designed for medical applications, including implantable devices classified by US FDA as Class III. The off-the-shelf solution can enable functions such as activity monitoring and posture sensing to be included in a wide range of medical applications.
Connecting cars to our digital lives
16 September, 2015Automotive manufacturer Continental is working on in-car apps that will connect drivers with their homes as well as with other personal devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptops and wearables.
Radio-tracking drones used to track wildlife
28 August, 2015Australian researchers have developed a world-first radio-tracking drone to locate radio-tagged wildlife.
Teledyne wins $15m NASA contract
21 July, 2015Teledyne Brown Engineering has won a $15 million contract from NASA for space-based imagery.
InvenSense MPU-6555 6-axis motion sensor for wrist-worn devices
30 March, 2015The MPU-6555 is InvenSense's 6-axis (3-axis gyroscope + 3-axis accelerometer) activity detection device, working in conjunction with its Automatic Activity Recognition library (AAR) in a 3 x 3 x 0.9 mm (24-pin QFN) package.
