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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.

By Andy Choi 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.

By Andy Choi 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.

By Andy Choi 16 Jan 2011

New Compact, Economical High-Definition LiDAR Sensors from Velodyne

USA-based Velodyne Lidar, a leading provider of HD LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) sensing solutions, has launched its small, weight-less, economical system called the HDL-32E, for use in independent navigation and 3D mobile mapping.

From Velodyne Lidar, Inc. 6 Jan 2011

SunWater Announces Non-Stop Monitoring Program for St George Dam

The St George's Beardmore Dam is now under 24-hour surveillance, as SunWater has launched a surveillance and monitoring program. All the 12 gates of the dam are open having 250,000 megalitres of water passing through daily.

6 Jan 2011

New Parking-Assist Sensor Versions from Steelmate

Steelmate USA proclaimed that it is expanding its front and back parking-assistance model line, including the eight-sensor system specially designed for luxury cars and SUVs.

6 Jan 2011

Sensor Integrated Laptops May Detect Earthquakes

Some innovative laptops may have the potentiality to sense earthquake. The improved versions of laptops form leading companies, such as Apple and Lenovo, are integrated with motion sensing accelerometers to identify when a unit has fallen.

6 Jan 2011

Thermex Temperature Distribution Films Aid in Thermal Management

New Jersey-headquartered Sensor Products, a global fabricator and supplier of tactile pressure representing solutions, announced that the demand for its Thermex temperature distribution film has increased in thermal management industry.

6 Jan 2011

New Gesture-Controlled User Interface for PC Applications

PrimeSense, which manufactures the hardware powering Kinnect, announced that its Immersive Natural Interaction solutions will be integrated in a user interface, developed by ASUS, called the WAVI Xtion.

6 Jan 2011

Ohio University Installs Sensors to Avoid False Alarms

The residence halls on the East and South greens have been incorporated with Safe-T-sensors by the fire protection engineers at Ohio University for lowering the number of nuisance alarms.

6 Jan 2011

Magal to Supply Integrated Security Systems to Seaport in Africa

Magal Security Systems has won a contract worth $2.6 million for the supply of an in-built system for the security of a seaport located in West Africa.

6 Jan 2011

Elbit Systems to Acquire Pearls of Wisdom Advanced Technologies

Elbit Systems has signed a contract to buy Pearls of Wisdom Advanced Technologies for $18 million. The deal will be carried out by a subsidiary of Elbit Systems.

6 Jan 2011

Army Corps Installs New Sensing Equipment at Canaveral Lock

The Canaveral Lock is a man-made passage that links the Atlantic Ocean and the Banana River. Many commercial fishing vessels, Oil barges, and NASA rockets, as well as manatees have been passing through it.

6 Jan 2011

Seismic Sensors to Predict Tremors

In its endeavor to predict earthquakes, the Indian ministry of earth sciences (MoES) plans to develop a network of seismic sensors 8 km under the ground at Koyna in Maharashtra.

30 Dec 2010

Sensors to Help Car Convoys

Road trains are all set to roll on European freeways soon, where tests with two cars will soon take place. Semi-autonomous driving, as it’s called, should make driving to work a happy experience, instead of causing tension.

30 Dec 2010