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Mini-Robot Detects Motion and Breathing through Concrete Walls

TiaLinx has released the Cougar20-H, a mini-robot system for dual functions such as sensing motion and a person’s breathing in a building monitored from afar to perform various tasks.

From TiaLinx, Inc. 9 Feb 2011

Triaxial Accelerometer to Measure Noise Vibration and Harshness

Dytran Instruments has declared releasing its 3343A series, triaxial IEPE-type accelerometers.

From Hottinger Brüel & Kjaer GmbH 9 Feb 2011

Multi-Position Sensing Device Foretells Gear Shifts

Paragon, a supplier of automotive electronics components, has manufactured a sensor that can be applied to gearboxes.

9 Feb 2011

Acoustic Sensors in Oscilloscope Adapters to Monitor Vibrations

The PS4224-IEPE 20MHz 12bit two-channel PC oscilloscope adapter from Saelig can be deployed with an accelerometer or microphone to monitor vibrations and audio waveforms.

From Saelig Company, Inc. 9 Feb 2011

Multi-Application Sensors for Tire Pressure Monitoring

The VDO Redi-Sensor multi-application Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) from Continental can be used in tires of vehicles of all models and from any company, reducing installation time, while not needing special software or training.

9 Feb 2011

Interlaced Sensors Provide Digital Features in Analog Cameras

Ahrensburg, Germany-based Basler is producing two models, acA750-30gm and acA750-30gc of the GigE scan camera series.

From Basler Inc. 9 Feb 2011

Fiber Optic Shape and Localization Sensors Enhance Non-Robotic Applications

Hansen Medical, a provider of robotic technology that is used in three dimensional control of catheter movement, has signed a sub-licensing agreement to permit Philips to sell Hansen’s fiber optic shape sensing and localization technology deployed in non-robotic applications.

9 Feb 2011

Ambient Light and Proximity Sensor for Energy Efficient Solutions

Texas Advanced Optoelectronic Solutions will be displaying its sensor that detects ambient light and proximity for use in mobile applications at the Mobile World Congress 2011.

9 Feb 2011

Triton Remote Sensing System to Enhance Wind Farming in the US

Second Wind has introduced the Triton Sonic Wind Profiler, which is a remote sensing system deploying sodar to measure wind. Sodar is a technology that detects sound and range of wind in a wind turbine.

9 Feb 2011

General Dynamics Team to Demonstrate Sensor Data Subsystem

In 2009, General Dynamics was selected by the Marine Corps to provide nine Combat Operations Center (COC) Capability Set III systems as part of the government's CAC2S initial integration of the Processing and Display Subsystem.

By Andy Choi 8 Feb 2011

New Sensors for Canon's New PowerShots

Canon is revamping its line of consumer-oriented point-and-shoot cameras, and where the company previously equipped its PowerShot and Elph units with a variety of CCD-based sensors, the company is standardizing on 12.1-megapixel CMOS sensors across the line.

By Andy Choi 8 Feb 2011

Lumidigm Partners Verimetrics to Offer Enhanced Fingerprinting Solutions

Lumidigm, a company developing multi-spectral imaging biometrics, has declared its collaboration with Verimetrics, a developer of identity and access management systems.

8 Feb 2011

Sensor Connector Range Immune to Shock and Vibrations

Belden, company providing signal transmission solutions, has launched a series of 8-pole M8 actuator/sensor connectors that can tolerate shock and vibrations. They are available either as molded cables or as receptacles.

8 Feb 2011

Proximity Sensors Detect Position of Electric Drives

The SIES-8M series of inductive sensors from Festo measuring 8mm are user-friendly and provide a space and time efficient solution for detecting the position of electric drives. They can also determine the position of pneumatic grippers as well as metal components.

8 Feb 2011

Magnetic Sensors Make Multi-Axis Joints Suitable for Humanoid Robots

igus robolink, a company that develops multi-axis joints to be used in humanoids and light automation applications, has introduced a device that couples polymers displaying high performance rate with technology that provides efficient controls.

8 Feb 2011