Researchers in China have developed a wavelet denoising approach to improve the accuracy of settlement location identification in fiber optic monitoring signals within permafrost regions. By selecting optimal wavelet basis functions and decomposition levels, they effectively reduced noise interference while preserving essential signal features, thus enhancing the reliability of infrastructure monitoring systems in challenging environmental conditions.
By Dr. Noopur Jain
8 May 2024
Chi Hwan Lee and his colleagues developed a smart neckband that tracks eating and drinking habits.
Researchers have developed a soft hydrogel-based bioadhesive interface to attach sensors to soft and fragile marine animals without causing harm. Published in Nature Communications, the study showcases the interface's rapid, robust, and non-invasive adhesion, enabling large-scale sensor deployments to study marine biomechanics, behaviors, and interspecific interactions.
By Dr. Noopur Jain
7 May 2024
Researchers introduced a novel approach to cardiovascular health monitoring by integrating a stroke-volume allocation (SVA) model with wearable sensors. Through comprehensive experiments and clinical trials, they demonstrated the effectiveness and accuracy of this model in assessing vascular age and detecting cardiovascular diseases, offering a promising solution for real-time monitoring and early intervention.
By Dr. Noopur Jain
6 May 2024
A recent study in Scientific Reports introduces a stochastic SEIRS model to dissect the intricate dynamics of worm transmission in wireless sensor networks (WSNs). By integrating environmental randomness, the research uncovers critical insights into malware propagation, paving the way for proactive control strategies to fortify network security against malicious attacks.
By Dr. Noopur Jain
2 May 2024
A research team at Pitt led by Alexander Star, a chemistry professor in the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, has developed a fentanyl sensor that is six orders of magnitude more sensitive than any electrochemical sensor for the drug reported in the past five years.
A recent article in Scientific Reports introduces a novel Mach-Zehnder interference (MZI) temperature sensor chip designed on a silica substrate, addressing the challenges of temperature monitoring in seawater environments.
By Dr. Noopur Jain
1 May 2024
Researchers from the UK demonstrate the efficacy of self-supervised learning for human activity recognition using a vast wearable dataset. By addressing convergence issues and evaluating multi-task self-supervision, they showcase robust models with superior representation quality across diverse populations and activity types.
By Dr. Noopur Jain
30 Apr 2024
Researchers in Iran developed a pioneering sensor for simultaneous rotary and linear displacement measurements using soft pneumatic sensing chambers (SPSCs). This advancement addresses the limitations of traditional sensors, offering precise and flexible sensing capabilities crucial for various applications.
By Dr. Noopur Jain
29 Apr 2024
Fleet of ZX Lidars to support TR6 standalone Lidar bankable energy yield assessments
The trend toward miniaturization continues, creating demand for increasingly powerful sensors with more compact housing dimensions. To keep up with this trend, the time-of-flight principle of measurement has been integrated into the R20x compact housing design, combining precise and rugged long-distance measurement technology for areas where space is very limited.
Researchers introduced a novel approach using photo-responsive perovskite light-emitting diodes (PeLEDs) to create multifunctional displays. By integrating touch control, ambient light sensing, image sensing, and photovoltaic functionalities into individual pixels, this innovative display technology eliminates the need for separate sensors.
By Dr. Noopur Jain
25 Apr 2024
According to a study that was published and featured on the journal cover of ACS Applied Nano Materials, scientists from the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil have created a bioelectronic chip that can concurrently detect vitamin D and C in bodily fluids. It can be customized for use in a wearable device to help with a customized diet, and it is versatile and easy to use.
Researchers from China introduce a novel flexible calorimetric flow (FCF) sensor designed to enhance airflow sensing in microair vehicles (MAVs). By leveraging vanadium oxide (VOx) films on flexible substrates, the sensor demonstrates exceptional sensitivity and directionality, enabling precise estimation of flight parameters.
By Dr. Noopur Jain
24 Apr 2024
Bota Systems, a leader in multi-axis force-torque sensors, today launched the PixONE, a cutting-edge through-hole sensor that integrates high-performance electronics within a compact, ultra-lightweight design.