sensors

Sorry, Shakespeare, I just had to use this headline as Neuralink, Elon Musk's brain-computer interface (BCI) start-up, is recruiting people for its first human trial—the goal is connecting human brains to computers. Initially, the company…

While it may not be common knowledge, ASICs have transformed many electronics products. Even a mid-range vehicle manufactured some years ago will feature several specialized ASICs for tire pressure monitoring, engine monitoring, and gas…

Researchers from Xi’an Jiaotong University in China innovated a new method for making tiny stretchable antennas from hydrogel and liquid metal. Potentially used in wearable and flexible wireless electronic devices, they can provide a link…

Soft inflatable robots are becoming more important for applications requiring safety and adaptability. Yet, integrating sensing and control systems in these robots is challenging without compromising their softness, form factor, or…

In the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, technological advancements are pivotal in transforming patient care, diagnosis, and treatment. The convergence of various disciplines, such as virtual reality (VR), neurostimulation, smart…

In an era of rapid technological advancement, it's no surprise that the construction industry is embracing automation in a big way. Drones and robots, once relegated to the realm of science fiction, are now playing pivotal roles in shaping…

The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) and NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) will launch ComPair aboard a high-altitude balloon from Fort. Sumner, New Mexico Aug. 10. The ComPair mission instrument measures and detects gamma-ray…

A new digital headset measures brain function alterations that could help coaches, players, and doctors decide how quickly an athlete is ready to return to the field after a concussion. UC San Francisco researchers say it revealed brain…

As humanity looks beyond Earth for future settlements, the moon, and Mars have emerged as potential destinations. However, establishing livable habitats on these celestial bodies poses significant challenges, particularly in regulating…

Excess heat from electronic or mechanical devices can cause inefficient performance. Using embedded sensors to monitor heat flow can help alter device behavior or designs to improve efficiency. For the first time, researchers exploited a…