Waterproof pressure sensors for wearable electronics
25 August, 2021Flexible and waterproof sensors that could unlock new applications for wearable electronics have been developed by Korean scientists.
STEGO KTO 111 and KTS 111 series compact thermostats
23 August, 2021 | Supplied by: Transfer Multisort Elektronik Sp. z o.o.STEGO's KTO 111 and KTS 111 series thermostats are familiar to installers and mechanics working in the field of industrial automation.
Pressure sensor paves the way for robot 'skin' and more
01 July, 2021The sensor can be 'printed' onto flexible material such as paper or plastic film, and is so sensitive that it can accurately detect a single flower petal.
Altronics S0158 No Touch Infrared Proximity Switch
29 June, 2021 | Supplied by: Altronic Distributors Pty LtdAltronics has released the S0158 No Touch Infrared Proximity Switch, designed to be used in conjunction with automatic door systems for opening doors with a wave of the hand.
ST and Metalenz partner on metasurface optics technology
11 June, 2021 | Supplied by: STMicroelectronics Pty LtdST will develop manufacturing processes for Metalenz's meta-surface optics technology for next-generation smartphones, consumer devices and more.
Smart foam gives robots a human-like sense of touch
19 May, 2021The foam is able to better sense the proximity of human presence compared with other commonly used e-skin materials such as silicones.
Bluetooth badges enable safe distancing for workers
23 April, 2021 | Supplied by: Digi-Key ElectronicsBy deploying the badge sensors to employees potentially working in close contact with others, Digi-Key Electronics has been able to better perform contact tracing procedures.
Thermometer measures temperatures during quantum calculations
21 April, 2021A novel type of thermometer has been designed to simply and quickly measure temperatures during quantum calculations with extremely high accuracy.
ams AS7038xB and AS7030B vital sign sensors
29 March, 2021 | Supplied by: Mouser ElectronicsThe ams AS7038RB and AS7038GB vital sign sensors and AS7030B vital sign sensor module are based on photoplethysmography (PPG) and electrocardiogram (ECG), two methods for heart rate monitoring (HRM) and heart rate variability (HRV).
Hall sensors — how to check their operation
17 March, 2021 | Supplied by: Transfer Multisort Elektronik Sp. z o.o.When we deal with an unidentified element, we should have at least some basic knowledge of how a Hall sensor works in order to be able to check the system's operation.
Soft sensor for robots mimics human skin
10 March, 2021Researchers have developed a soft tactile sensor with skin-comparable characteristics. A robotic gripper with the sensor mounted at the fingertip could accomplish challenging tasks.
Heavy rain affects object detection by LiDAR sensors
05 March, 2021Researchers found that as the rain intensity increased it became more difficult for the sensors to detect objects.
Sensirion environmental sensors
24 February, 2021 | Supplied by: Mouser ElectronicsSensirion is a designer and manufacturer of flow and environmental sensors, useful for applications including air purification, indoor air quality monitoring and carbon dioxide detection.
Top five innovative printed/flexible sensor technologies
24 February, 2021 by Dr Matthew Dyson, Technology Analyst | Supplied by: IDTechExPrinted/flexible sensors can measure a wide range of parameters and can be employed in emerging applications, including IIoT, wearables, automotive interiors and smart buildings.
Vision-guided artificial skin gives robots a sense of touch
15 February, 2021Researchers have constructed a 3D vision-guided artificial skin for robots that enables tactile sensing with high performance, opening doors to several applications.
