sensors

Autonomous vehicles using radar/lidar sensors and a camera system can hit the brake in 0.5 seconds if they detect a child running out into the road. This is more than three times faster than a human driver, who typically begins stopping in…

The U.S. infrastructure investment gap has become glaringly obvious. By 2016, the U.S. ranked 16th globally in infrastructure networks. A 2013 American Society of Civil Engineers study predicted the U.S. could lose as much as $3.1 trillion…

Living organisms’ ability to change shapes to perform specific actions was the inspiration for researchers at City University of Hong Kong and the Thayer School to develop a robot that swims through the bloodstream with a light-controlled…

Graphene inks could lead to washable wearables The future of mobile devices is wearable – but we aren’t talking about watches or clip-on accessories or even bulky battery packs sandwiches within pockets of shirts. Researchers at the…

Sensor-based technologies can go a long way towards helping women age independently. A small University of Colorado study of 10 women (average age 65) characterized perceptions of wearable and smart home technologies for older women,…

Performance enhancing smart textiles intended for use in athletics, extreme sports and military applications are in their infancy. E-textiles that can regulate body temperature, reduce wind resistance, control muscle vibration, or guard…

Wounds that heal too slowly – or don’t heal at all – can cause infections and even lead to gangrene. People with diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and vascular diseases may face great danger from slow-healing wounds. Researchers at…

Each year, one million new cases of congestive heart failure are diagnosed. Now, a team of researchers is commercializing a product that makes it easier for hospitals to monitor patients with the condition in the comfort of their own…

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…