Sensors News

New Anti-Sleep Sensor can Monitor Respiration and Heart Rate of Drivers

Amid a series of deadly accidents caused by drivers falling asleep or being inattentive at the wheel, researchers have developed a monitoring system to warn anyone in danger of dozing off.

Scientists Develop New Graphene Sensor that can Accurately Detect Diseases in Blood Plasma

Scientists at the University of Southampton have developed a new sensor, which can rapidly and accurately detect tiny amounts of oligonucleotides related to diseases (ACS Sensors, "Graphene Oxide-Upconversion Nanoparticle Based Optical Sensors for Targeted Detection of mRNA Biomarkers Present in Alzheimer’s Disease and Prostate Cancer").

Nanosensor Could Determine Presence and Quantity of Explosives

Researchers have developed a new type of nanosensor that is capable of determining both the presence and quantity of explosives such as TNT. The new technology offers a potential replacement for sniffer dogs, and could open the door to sensing applications for a variety of target analytes.

At the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) BIG Show 2017, Samsung Electronics America, Inc. unveils retail innovations that can assist traditional brick-and-mortar retailers with delivering more engaging and personalized mobile-first customer shopping experiences.

NI Industrial IoT Lab to Foster Collaboration Between Different Companies

NI, the provider of solutions that enable engineers and scientists to solve the world’s greatest engineering challenges, announced today the opening of the new NI Industrial IoT Lab at its Austin headquarters.

Wearable Sensor Device to Help Visually Impaired Perceive Their Environment

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has built a wearable assistive device for the visually impaired, which enables them to sense their environment as well as move around more safely.

OmniVision’s New OV9716 Image Sensor Delivers Best-in-Class Low-Light Sensitivity and HDR Performance

OmniVision Technologies, Inc., a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, today introduced the OV9716 image sensor, which brings 1392 x 976 resolution at up to 60 frames per second in a 1/3.8" optical format with more than 120dB dynamic range to automotive imaging applications.

OmniVision’s OV12A10 and OV12A1B Large-Pixel Image Sensors Enable Exceptional Image Quality

OmniVision Technologies, Inc., a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, today announced from the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) the introduction of the OV12A10 and OV12A1B, two large-pixel image sensors built on OmniVision's PureCel®Plus technology for exceptional image quality.

OmniVision’s New OV9281 and OV9282 Global Shutter Image Sensors Deliver Excellent Near-Infrared Quantum Efficiency

OmniVision Technologies, Inc., a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, today announced from the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) the introduction of the OV9281 and OV9282 global shutter image sensors.

New ASUS ZenFone AR smartphone Features Synaptics’ Touch Controllers and Fingerprint Sensors

Synaptics Incorporated, the leading developer of human interface solutions, today announced its Natural ID™ fingerprint sensors and ClearPad® touchscreen controllers are featured on the new ASUS ZenFone AR smartphone.

New Multi and Motion Sensors Offered by Jasco Reign High in Home Automation Field

Today at CES 2017, Jasco Products—one of the pioneers in home automation for more than a decade and also a GE licensee—announced the launch of two new Z-Wave Plus Portable Smart Sensors, namely, Z-Wave Portable Smart Multi Sensor and Smart Motion Sensor.

Sensoria Launches New Smart IoT-Enabled Socks at 2017 Consumer Electronics Show

Sensoria, a world leader in truly wearable smart garment technology, announces today its new smart sock, Sensoria Sock 2.0.

Bosch Sensortec Introduces High Performance Barometric Pressure Sensor

Superior altitude tracking for consumer devices

New Sensor Could Fill Major Gap in IBD Diagnosis and Treatment

Researchers have developed the first sensor capable of objectively identifying inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and distinguishing between its two subtypes. The device represents a substantial achievement toward a more personalized approach to diagnosing and treating IBD, a chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract affecting more than 1 million Americans.

Autoliv to Release 6th Generation Location and Positioning Module at CES 2017

Autoliv, Inc., the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, is proud to announce the release of its 6th generation location and positioning module at the 2017 CES.