Sensors

Handheld sensor enables rapid detection of multiple bacteria

12 April, 2024

Researchers 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, 2024

Researchers 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 Ltd

The 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 Ltd

The VL53L8CX time-of-flight sensor from STMicroelectronics is designed to provide ambient-light immunity and low power consumption.


Sound-powered sensors stand to save millions of batteries

21 February, 2024 by Peter Rüegg, ETH Zurich

Researchers 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 ASM330LHHXG1 inertial measurement unit

21 February, 2024 | Supplied by: STMicroelectronics Pty Ltd

The STMicroelectronics ASM330LHHXG1 inertial measurement unit targets navigation assistance, telematics and theft prevention for enhanced driving convenience.


STMicroelectronics VD55G1 global-shutter image sensor

20 February, 2024 | Supplied by: STMicroelectronics Pty Ltd

The 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, 2024

Researchers 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, 2024

Researchers have developed an electromyography (EMG) sensor technology that is unaffected by the wearer's sweat.


Würth Elektronik WSEN PDUS differential pressure sensors

22 December, 2023 | Supplied by: Wurth Electronics Australia Pty

The two new WSEN PDUS differential pressure sensors from Würth Elektronik work with an operating voltage of 3.3 V and feature an accuracy of up to ±25% FSS tolerance.


Innovative robotic tech empowers pipe inspection

30 November, 2023

Researchers have demonstrated a novel method for inspecting large pipe structures using mobile robots equipped with guided acoustic wave sensors.


New ultra-strong material for microchip sensors

14 November, 2023

Researchers have developed a new microchip-based material that demonstrates mechanical properties that are necessary for vibration isolation on a microchip.


Nordic-powered sensors and Memfault remotely supervise machinery lubrication management

08 November, 2023 | Supplied by: Nordic Semiconductor

The GreaseBoss Endpoint employs edge processing capabilities of nRF52833 SoC and Memfault's IoT reliability platform to reduce data transmission and conserve power.


Innodisk IAGVOC TVOC gas sensor

01 November, 2023 | Supplied by: Backplane Systems Technology Pty Ltd

The Innodisk IAGVOC TVOC gas sensor from Backplane Systems Technology features a fast response and recovery time, to enable real-time monitoring and swift reaction to fluctuations in TVOC levels.


Preventing catastrophes with next-gen sensors

20 October, 2023 by The University of British Columbia

UBCO researchers are investigating ways to ensure wear-resistant coatings, designed to protect turbines, propellers, bridges and other structures, are not deteriorating over time.


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