sensors

There's a barrier preventing truly elastic electronic systems needed for advanced human-machine interfaces, artificial skin, smart health care, and more. A Penn State-led research team found a way to stretch around it. Fully elastic…

Electrical engineering is a field of science and technology that has revolutionized our lives. Often unnoticed, its principles and inventions have seamlessly integrated into our daily routines, powering our modern lives in ways we might not…

Engineers, innovators, and tech enthusiasts will benefit from this new tech tailored for your development needs. Introducing the M5Stack CoreS3 ESP32S3 IoT development kit, a robust and versatile tool for prototyping and implementing your…

Smart windows are undergoing a revolutionary transformation with the development of adaptive mechano-optical systems. These systems can adjust themselves to different wavelengths of light, from visible to microwave, and are becoming…

A general platform has been introduced to enable meta materials to count mechanical compression cycles and store the results in easily interpretable internal states, paving the way for advancements in intelligent sensing, soft robotics, and…

No, I’m not talking about the Beach Boys (yes, I’m an old); I’m talking about harvesting energy from vibrations in our surroundings. Researchers have developed an energy-generating device of piezoelectric composites and carbon…

Aerospace, energy, transportation, and defense require sensors to measure and monitor under extremely harsh conditions for both human safety and mechanical systems integrity. Sensors must work in high temperatures and be rugged enough to…

USB 3.0 Quad-Channel IEPE Vibration Sensor Measurement System: An Overview For electrical engineers, measuring vibration in machines and structures is important. Engineers use vibration sensors to measure the frequency and intensity of…

Electronic noses, or e-noses, are systems that combine chemical gas sensors, signal processing, and machine learning algorithms to mimic the sense of smell. E-noses can be used for checking food quality, monitoring air pollution, diagnosing…

Physicians monitor the brain's electrical signals via an EEG and specialized electrodes implanted into, or placed on, the surface of the head. Scientists can incorporate EEGs into “brain-machine interfaces,” that use brain waves to control…