Andy Choi

Articles from Andy

Fly Inspired Wireless Sensor Network

A new study reveals that the fly arranges the hair-like structures of its nervous system to feel and hear. That method now serves as a model for refining wireless sensor networks, among other computer applications.

17 Jan 2011

Philippines Deploys Landslide Sensors

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) will deploy locally-developed landslide sensors in risk areas around the country in preparation for possible calamities during this year's typhoon season.

17 Jan 2011

A Network of Sensors to Monitor Greenhouse Gases

The parent company for weather prediction and windspeed-monitoring company Weatherbug has channelled $25m into a global sensor network, thereby refocusing its efforts on greenhouse gas monitoring.

16 Jan 2011

New Biosignatures Challenge for ASU's Deirdre Meldrum

Senior scientist Deirdre Meldrum has acquired a new role in 2011, as the leader of one of the most ambitious research endeavour ever undertaken at Arizona State University.

15 Dec 2010

Human-Networking Research Looks at Disease Transmission

Published in this week's issue of the journal ‘Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences’ are results of a new research using human-networking theory shedding light on how exactly; infectious diseases such as the common cold, influenza, whooping cough and SARS can spread through a closed group of people, and even through populations at large.

15 Dec 2010

Lockheed Martin Network of Sensors to Support for U.S. Army

Lockheed Martin operators will be supporting a network of sensor systems that provide improved persistent surveillance for U.S. troops stationed in field operations.

15 Dec 2010

Super-Low Power Wireless Mouse Sensors

After a long wait, wireless mouse users might just get what they wanted, a special sensor that draws so little power, it can run from a single battery for over a year.

12 Dec 2010

Smart Electronic Sportswear Being Developed by MC10 and Reebok

Stretchable silicon electronics that offer the computing power of rigid chips could make their way into Reebok's athletic apparel shortly. The company and MC10, a start up maker of flexible electronics, are working together to develop sportswear that incorporates electronics to monitor athletes' health and performance during training and rehabilitation.

12 Dec 2010

Gunshot Sensors Installed in Birmingham UK

For the first time ever in the UK, sensors that alert police to the exact location of gunshots were installed. West Midlands Police has installed dozens of the ‘ShotSpotter’ sensors in north-west Birmingham in a bid to combat gun crime in the city.

9 Dec 2010