Thermal computer vision for automotive apps
Owl Autonomous Imaging has announced the availability of an evaluation kit for its new Thermal Ranger ADAS and Autonomous Navigation Development Platform. This hardware and software kit enables Tier 1…
Meet the magnetic position sensor of the future
The new MLX90376 from Melexis is an absolute magnetic position sensor IC, handling 360o rotary automotive applications with strong stray field immunity (SFI). Its dual-stacked die PCB-less version is unique…
How IoT devices are transforming the smart building industry
Smarter buildings make for better sustainability and the wellbeing of occupants. The number of internet of things (IoT) connected devices worldwide is on a steady incline and hasn’t shown any…
More than just a temperature sensor
In addition to measuring temperature, thermistors can be used for surge protection, flow detection, and more. Thermistors are widely used as the sensing element of a temperature sensor, and rightly…
Magnificent MEMs
Are you as amazed as your humble narrator by the ongoing development of micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) sensors and actuators? Recently, I built a 12 x 12 array of ping pong…
Improving the safety and lifespan of bridges
AI, ML, sensors, the IoT, and the cloud come together to monitor and maintain bridges. Exponential global population growth—set to reach 8.5 billion by 2030—coupled with global macrotrends like urbanization…
How Sensor Innovation Improves the Safety and Lifespan of Bridges
Exponential global population growth—set to reach 8.5 billion by 2030—coupled with global macrotrends like urbanization and electrification are elevating the need for reliable transportation infrastructure. Increasing numbers of people will…
Designing a vision sensor for a world in motion
Direct imaging of movement and depth brings human-like vision to machines. Human vision has evolved to focus on the detection of movement. This has been critical to our survival in…
Improving connectivity and compliance for remote workers
Smart sensors detect human presence and enable optimal performance and standards compliance. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the time consumers spend on their devices—computers, tablets, and smartphones—has dramatically…
Camera modules add plug-and-play vision
Arrow Electronics has introduced a family of plug-and-play camera modules based on sensor technology from onsemi. The modules provide an effective way to incorporate camera functionality, supporting migration from proof-of-concept…