Fancy a phone case made of artificial skin?
30 October, 2019Researchers have developed an artificial skin-like membrane for augmenting interactive devices such as phones, wearables and computers.
Knock knock: object interaction with a smartphone
15 October, 2019Researchers have developed a new technology that identifies objects and executes actions following a simple knock against a smartphone. The software is powered by machine learning that analyses sounds, vibrations and other reactions.
Super-sensitive electronic skin for robots and prosthetics
31 July, 2019Asynchronous Coded Electronic Skin has ultrahigh responsiveness and robustness to damage, and can be paired with any kind of sensor skin layers to function effectively as an electronic skin.
Smart sensors keep medication secure
07 May, 2019New sensor technology could be used as part of a smart pill bottle that sends wireless alerts when it detects tampering, overdose or unsafe storage conditions.
Smart glove made from a sensory film
01 April, 2019Researchers took an ultralightweight, highly flexible film made from an elastic polymer and turned it into an adaptable sensory organ for a variety of technical applications.
Smartphones powered by STMicroelectronics touchscreen controller
15 October, 2018STMicroelectronics' FingerTip touchscreen controller (TSC) is powering all three of the latest Xiaomi Mi8 smartphone models — Standard, SE and Explorer.
Electronic skin mimics human-like sense of touch
27 September, 2018Inspired by human skin, researchers have constructed a tactile sensor that detects pressure and pulses, replicating the experience of pressurised human touch.
Plastic sensors could monitor health conditions
17 July, 2018Researchers have developed a low-cost sensor made from semiconducting plastic that can be used to diagnose or monitor a wide range of health conditions.
Adding touch interaction to any object, surface or space
05 February, 2018Silicon chips from semiconductor company STMicroelectronics have enabled the creation of zForce AIR touch-sensing modules.
Qeexo and STMicroelectronics accelerate OEM adoption of FingerSense technology
12 January, 2018Qeexo and STMicroelectronics have announced a collaboration to further accelerate integration of Qeexo's FingerSense technology by OEMs.
Touch-sensitive robot acts as a real-time avatar
09 November, 2017Japanese researchers have developed a robotic arm that serves as a real-time avatar for a remotely located user, to whom it transmits sound, vision and highly sensitive feelings of touch.
Silicon Labs CPT212B and CPT213B TouchXpress capacitive touch controllers
15 September, 2017Silicon Labs' CPT212B and CPT213B TouchXpress capacitive touch controllers provide a fast and easy way for design engineers to add low-power capacitive touch interfaces to embedded designs.
Fujitsu Biometric Authentication Palm Vein Authentication Board control board
14 February, 2017The Fujitsu Biometric Authentication Palm Vein Authentication Board is a compact, smartcard-sized control board with firmware that processes such functions as image capture, registration and authentication.
Fujitsu Biometric Authentication PalmSecure-F Pro sensor
13 February, 2017The Fujitsu Biometric Authentication PalmSecure-F Pro is a sensor that can be embedded into equipment.
End-to-end security architecture for biometric fingerprint authentication
24 February, 2016Gemalto, Fingerprint Cards, Precise Biometrics and STMicroelectronics introduced the first end-to-end security architecture for biometric fingerprint authentication at Mobile World Congress 2016.
