sensors

A multi-pixel passive infrared sensor that recognizes vehicles as they approach intersections could reduce collisions on rural roads. The low-cost, self-powered warning system detects vehicles and triggers the stop sign’s flashing system…

A team of researchers from McMaster University has developed a sensor that can track the movements and location of a person in a burning building or another hazardous environment. The motion-powered, fireproof sensor can track the…

A new type of sensor could lead to artificial skin that may someday help burn victims "feel" and safeguards the rest of us. Our skin's ability to perceive pressure, heat, cold, and vibration is a critical safety function that most people…

A Heriot-Watt University spin-out company is using smart technology to help safeguard Scotland’s roads and possibly bring an end to pot-holes. Gritting lorries dispersing salt along the roads are a familiar sight at this time of year but…

News out of the University of St. Andrews has revealed that serious strides have been made in miniature radar techniques that could potentially transform how we interact with computers, smart watches, and other smart devices. The St. …

Cows are always on the move, which makes it difficult to track just how much methane they're giving off.

At CES 2019, Nissan demonstrated the future of driving to CES visitors through an interactive, three-dimensional immersion experience at Nissan's display. Invisible-to-Visible, or I2V, is a future technology that helps drivers "see the…

ON Semiconductor, responsible for driving energy efficient innovations, and 3M, a global science and innovation company, have announced a collaboration to improve communication between vehicles and roadway infrastructure. Together, the two…

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced the winners of its second-annual CES Eureka Park Climate Change Innovators contest, recognizing emerging innovations that help improve the environment and the lives of consumers.…