'Mini brains' help robots recognise pain
27 October, 2020Singaporean scientists have developed a way for robots to have the artificial intelligence (AI) to recognise pain and to self-repair when damaged.
MEMS and sensors for autonomous automotive applications
30 September, 2020 by Lauren Davis | Supplied by: STMicroelectronics Pty LtdHow will MEMS and sensors enable the evolution of the automotive industry? Davide Bruno explains how we're edging closer to a future of fully autonomous vehicles.
Maxim Integrated MAX31889 and MAX31825 temperature sensor ICs
15 September, 2020 | Supplied by: Avnet Electronics MarketingThe MAX31889 digital temperature sensor is designed to replace resistance temperature detectors (RTDs) in precise temperature-sensitive applications, while the MAX31825 digital temperature sensor enables up to 64 devices per bus to reduce wiring complexity.
Smart gaming glove is lightweight and flexible
09 September, 2020The InfinityGlove allows users to mimic a variety of in-game controls using simple hand gestures, without the need for additional wiring to connect it to a computer.
Honeywell HGuide i200 MEMS-based IMU
02 September, 2020 | Supplied by: Supreme Components International (SCI)Honeywell's HGuide i200 is a MEMS-based inertial measurement unit (IMU) offering guidance, control and pointing abilities in harsh environments.
Matrox AltiZ 3D profile sensors
28 August, 2020 | Supplied by: Dindima Group Pty LtdMatrox Imaging announces the Matrox AltiZ series of integrated high-fidelity 3D profile sensors, featuring a dual-camera single-laser design.
Texas Instruments IWR6x mmWave sensors for industrial radar systems
28 August, 2020 | Supplied by: Mouser ElectronicsThe IWR6x mmWave sensors, from Texas Instruments (TI), allow engineers to integrate mmWave technology into a broad range of factory automation, radar, robotics and building automation designs.
AI system for precise recognition of hand gestures
18 August, 2020Scientists have developed an artificial intelligence system that recognises hand gestures by combining skin-like electronics with computer vision.
Proximity sensors encourage social distancing
27 July, 2020 | Supplied by: STMicroelectronics Pty LtdProximity and ranging sensors from STMicroelectronics are helping prevent disease transmission in products developed in response to the global pandemic.
Intelligent sensing abilities make robots smarter
23 July, 2020Researchers have developed a way to equip robots with an exceptional sense of touch, as well as the ability to process sensory information quickly and intelligently.
Renesas IPS2200 inductive position sensor
13 July, 2020 | Supplied by: Renesas ElectronicsThe magnet-free IPS2200 inductive position sensor features high speed, total stray field immunity and efficient motor integration in a thin and lightweight form factor.
Maxim Integrated MAXM86146 dual-photodetector optical sensor
10 July, 2020 | Supplied by: Avnet Electronics MarketingDevelopers can quickly and easily design sensors into places where they never used to fit with the MAXM86146 dual-photodetector optical sensor solution, from Maxim Integrated Products.
EXAIR Digital Flowmeter
16 June, 2020 | Supplied by: Compressed Air Australia Pty LtdEXAIR's pressure-sensing Digital Flowmeter provides a way for plant personnel to monitor pressure and flow throughout a compressed air system.
Machine learning system to detect wild animals on the road
08 June, 2020 | Supplied by: TRIO Test & MeasurementEvery two minutes there is an accident caused by wildlife on German roads, at a cost to the insurance industry of more than €600 million in 2015 alone.
Pimoroni PIM486 Enviro for Raspberry Pi
18 May, 2020 | Supplied by: Mouser ElectronicsPimoroni's PIM486 Enviro for the Raspberry Pi board provides a comprehensive sensor solution for indoor monitoring, offering measurement of pressure, temperature, humidity, noise level and light.
