Scientists develop battery-free lactic acid sensor
13 June, 2024Scientists from the University of Bath have introduced a carbon-based sensor to detect lactic acid levels in saliva, without requiring an electrical power source.
Laser printing on fallen tree leaves produces sensors for medical and laboratory use
16 May, 2024 by José Tadeu Arantes | Agência FAPESPResearchers have used pyrolysis to convert leaf cellulose into graphite, which is printed in the right shape for the surface to serve as a sensor.
Wearable health sensor charges without wires or batteries
10 May, 2024Researchers from the University of Missouri have developed a material that is soft, self-charging and battery free, marking a step forward in the future of self-health monitoring.
Würth Elektronik WSEN-HIDS MEMS humidity sensor capacitor
07 May, 2024 | Supplied by: Wurth Electronics Australia PtyThe WSEN-HIDS MEMS humidity sensor capacitor from Würth Elektronik is suitable for distributed IoT sensor networks, such as those in smart farming applications.
Machine learning used to create fabric-based touch sensor
25 April, 2024 by Joey Pitchford, NC State UniversityIntegrated into clothing, the device can control mobile apps, enter passwords and play video games.
Wearable sensor measures real skin feel
24 April, 2024A team of researchers has developed a wearable skin sensor that offers precise, objective and quantifiable measurements of tactile sensations.
Handheld sensor enables rapid detection of multiple bacteria
12 April, 2024Researchers have developed a handheld biosensor that can simultaneously detect multiple disease-causing bacterial species within an hour.
Ultra-thin fibres can turn clothes into wearable electronics
15 March, 2024Researchers have developed ultra-thin semiconductor fibres that can be woven into fabrics, turning them into smart wearable electronics.
Metromatics HBK 3DM-GQ7-GNSS/INS MicroStrain
01 March, 2024 | Supplied by: Metromatics Pty LtdThe MicroStrain GNSS/INS navigation sensor is designed to provide positioning and orientation to help guide drones, unmanned vehicles and autonomous robots.
STMicroelectronics VL53L8CX ToF ranging sensor
22 February, 2024 | Supplied by: STMicroelectronics Pty LtdThe VL53L8CX time-of-flight sensor from STMicroelectronics is designed to provide ambient-light immunity and low power consumption.
STMicroelectronics ASM330LHHXG1 inertial measurement unit
21 February, 2024 | Supplied by: STMicroelectronics Pty LtdThe STMicroelectronics ASM330LHHXG1 inertial measurement unit targets navigation assistance, telematics and theft prevention for enhanced driving convenience.
Sound-powered sensors stand to save millions of batteries
21 February, 2024 by Peter Rüegg, ETH ZurichResearchers at ETH Zurich have developed a sensor that utilises energy from sound waves to control electronic devices. This could one day save millions of batteries.
STMicroelectronics VD55G1 global-shutter image sensor
20 February, 2024 | Supplied by: STMicroelectronics Pty LtdThe VD55G1 global-shutter image sensor from STMicroelectronics is designed to capture distortion-free images when the scene is moving or when near-infrared illumination is used.
'Frozen smoke' sensors detect indoor pollutants
15 February, 2024Researchers have developed a sensor made from 'frozen smoke' that uses artificial intelligence techniques to detect formaldehyde in real time.
New sweat-resistant wearable robot sensor
01 February, 2024Researchers have developed an electromyography (EMG) sensor technology that is unaffected by the wearer's sweat.
