Highly sensitive sensors help enhance human touch
20 February, 2020Scientists have created a system based on a crack-based sensor that is said to be so sensitive that it allows the wearer to detect the light brush of a feather.
Teaching tomorrow's vehicles to 'hear'
18 February, 2020Modern cars already feature a range of sophisticated systems, but the self-driving cars of the future will also have auditory capabilities.
Laird Connectivity Sentrius BT510 sensor
17 February, 2020 | Supplied by: Mouser ElectronicsLaird Connectivity's Sentrius BT510 sensor is a multisensor platform that combines temperature, open/closed, motion and impact sensing with Bluetooth 5 capabilities such as long-range (Coded PHY), security and Bluetooth Low Energy beaconing.
Mikroe PIR Click board pyroelectric proximity sensor
13 February, 2020 | Supplied by: Mouser ElectronicsThe PIR Click board, from Mikroe, is a pyroelectric sensor supporting human presence detection. The product is equipped with an onboard PL-N823-01 pyroelectric proximity infrared (PIR) sensor from KEMET Electronics, which enables human detection through glass or resin.
TI LaunchPad SensorTag kit
27 January, 2020 | Supplied by: Texas Instruments Australia LtdThe TI LaunchPad SensorTag kit offers integrated environmental and motion sensors, multiband wireless connectivity and easy-to-use software to help users prototype their next connected application.
Texas Instruments AWR1843 automotive radar sensor
09 January, 2020 | Supplied by: Mouser ElectronicsTexas Instruments' AWR1843 is an integrated single-chip frequency-modulated continuous-wave (FMCW) radar sensor capable of operation in the 76–81 GHz mmW spectrum.
Bimodal sensor processes both touchless and tactile stimuli
21 November, 2019The new sensor could simplify the interplay between humans and machines, providing a seamless interactive platform for virtual and augmented reality scenarios.
Emerson AMS Wireless Vibration Monitor
14 November, 2019 | Supplied by: EmersonEmerson's AMS Wireless Vibration Monitor is an easy-to-deploy vibration sensor that performs prescriptive analytics on vibration data using native software to automatically identify failure modes and prevent potential problems involving rotating assets.
Würth Elektronik WSEN-PADS absolute pressure sensor
06 November, 2019 | Supplied by: Wurth Electronics Australia PtyThe WSEN-PADS absolute pressure sensor measures pressure in the range between 26 and 126 kPa. Its output data rate can be selected between 1 and 200 Hz.
Artificial skin improves sensory ability of robots
06 November, 2019Researchers have combined artificial skin with control algorithms, creating what is claimed to be the first autonomous humanoid robot with full-body artificial skin.
Molex Contrinex Industry 4.0 inductive and photoelectric sensors
31 October, 2019 | Supplied by: Mouser ElectronicsMolex Contrinex inductive and photoelectric sensors are robust, self-contained sensors with an integrated IO-Link in a compact housing. Part of Molex's range of Industry 4.0 solutions, the miniature sensors feature a large sensing range and are suitable for limited-space applications and challenging environments.
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.
Monnit ALTA Wireless Water Detection Puck Sensor
16 October, 2019 | Supplied by: Metromatics Pty LtdThe sensor is designed to simplify water intrusion monitoring in crawl spaces, sub-floor areas, basements and elevator shafts, and locations where water damage is a threat to valuable materials, machinery or electronics.
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.
Dytran CAN-MD digital smart accelerometer network
10 October, 2019 | Supplied by: Metromatics Pty LtdThe CAN-MD (Controller Area Network – Machinery Diagnostics) accelerometer, from Dytran Instruments, is a bus-based, digital smart accelerometer network with configurable firmware for machinery health monitoring and diagnostics.
