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How Hydrogel Shells can Help in Deploying Bacteria as Environmental Sensors

AZoSensors speaks with Tzu-Chieh (Zijay) Tang, a Postdoctoral Associate in the Research Laboratory of Electronics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Zijay is one of the authors of a paper documenting the development of what the team terms a deployable physical containment strategy (DEPCOS).

By Joan Nugent 1 Jun 2021

Sensors to Detect Human Emotions: The Newest Developments and Applications

With a recent rise in the research and application of digital technologies, the solutions capable of assessing the needs of a potential customer or a user based on their emotional state is increasing drastically, including in areas such as marketing, automation, and entertainment.

By Brett Smith 28 May 2021

Argo AI's Game-Changing LiDAR Sensors for Safer Self-Driving Cars

A US-based self-driving car developer, part-owned by Ford Motors and Volkswagen, could be set to redirect focus in the nascent – and turbulent – LiDAR sensor industry. Argo AI developed the new LiDAR sensor for autonomous cars in-house, following a recent acquisition.

From Argo AI 28 May 2021

How 5G Sensors are Improving Coastal Safety in the UK

5G RuralDorset has announced a project which will use 5G sensors to monitor land stability and cliff movement at key locations along Dorset’s Jurassic Coast.

By Lara Osborne 27 May 2021

Self-Calibrating Gas Sensor Technology - TruCal®

As a gas sensor ages, it tends to lose accuracy. Recalibrating gas sensors can be a time-consuming, expensive and complicated procedure. The TruCal®, with it's self-calibration technology, lowers the cost of sensor ownership and maintenance.

From MSA - The Safety Company 5 May 2021

Increasing Sensor Reliability through Ultrasonic Transducer Optimization

By understanding what features in the ultrasonic design, of the transducer and the sensor, influence sensor reliability when used in/with chemicals – ultimate performance results can be achieved.

From Massa Products Corp. 14 May 2021

Using Ultrasonic Sensors to Overcome Sound Attenuating Vapors

Ultrasonic Sensors are often used to measure the level of liquid and solid materials. They are reliable and cost effective instruments for these applications.

From Massa Products Corp. 14 May 2021

The Graphene-Based Sensor that Detects COVID in Less than 5 Minutes

Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have developed a new test that can detect the presence of coronavirus RNA in under five minutes. The test – based on thin-film graphene and filter paper sensor – is cheap to produce, portable, and can be adapted for sensing other diseases.

By Ben Pilkington 10 May 2021