Power consumption substantially cut for IoT sensors
23 November, 2018Researchers have invented a 'battery-less' wake-up timer that is claimed to cut the power consumption of rarely active IoT sensor nodes by 1000 times.
Dialog Semiconductor SmartBond Multi-Sensor Kit
13 November, 2018 | Supplied by: Mouser Electronics (Hong Kong) LtdDialog Semiconductor's SmartBond Multi-Sensor Kit is a complete multisensor node solution that enables engineers to develop multiple applications on the same hardware and support different use cases through firmware.
'Touch' virtual objects with these ultralight gloves
24 October, 2018The DextrES haptic glove enables users to touch, grasp and manipulate virtual objects while feeling like they are actually touching something in the real world.
Smartphones powered by STMicroelectronics touchscreen controller
15 October, 2018 | Supplied by: STMicroelectronics Pty LtdSTMicroelectronics' 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.
Dytran Instruments 3525A3 IEPE quartz accelerometer
27 September, 2018 | Supplied by: Metromatics Pty LtdDytran Instruments has introduced the model 3525A3 single-axis IEPE hermetically sealed quartz accelerometer with a built-in impedance converting amplifier, capable of operating continuously at high temperatures up to 200°C.
Dytran Model 3168D2 single-axis IEPE accelerometer
20 September, 2018 | Supplied by: Metromatics Pty LtdDytran 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.
Creating smart textiles with carbon nanotube-based sensors
10 September, 2018Fabric coated with the sensing technology could be used in future 'smart garments', with the sensors slipped into the soles of shoes or stitched into clothing.
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.
'Electronic nose' recognises a variety of scents
20 June, 2018A newly developed sensor can be taught different scents, sniffing out potential hazards — such as smouldering cables or spoilt food — earlier than a human being.
Low-power application design with MEMS accelerometers
18 May, 2018 by Petr Stukjunger | Supplied by: STMicroelectronics Pty LtdLow-power applications take advantage of MEMS accelerometer sensors for increasing battery life.
Meet Marilyn, the robot car that can see through fog
17 May, 2018VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has invented a robot car that is claimed to see better than humans in foggy conditions and can navigate without stopping.
Strain-sensing clothes can monitor your movements
08 May, 2018 | Supplied by: Deakin UniversityStrain-sensing textiles have particular relevance in the development of smart devices for health, sports and soft robotics.
How voice recognition will change industry
26 April, 2018 | Supplied by: EU AutomationVoice recognition technology has changed the way we complete many daily tasks — from shopping to getting weather updates. Could it do the same for manufacturing?
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.
