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.
Ethernet-APL enables a network infrastructure for seamless access from hazardous areas to the control or board room – providing insights into production quality and status.
This article presents a novel driven-dissipative quantum sensor for monitoring oscillating electric field gradients with high precision. Utilizing a critical open Rabi model based on a single trapped ion's spin and phonon degrees of freedom, the sensor achieves criticality-enhanced sensitivity.
By Nidhi Dhull
23 Apr 2024
Prof. Zhang’s team from the Harbin Institute of Technology published an in-depth study in the International Journal of Extreme Manufacturing on the use of single atom catalysts in the field of gas sensing, providing a novel technique to improve gas sensor performance.
In a study published in the journal Waves in Random and Complex Media, researchers at the University of Bristol developed a formula that can be used to determine the design boundaries for a specific component’s geometry and microstructure.
The review article explores the critical role of high-performance electrodes in wearable skin devices, emphasizing their mechanical, structural, and biocompatibility aspects. It addresses the need for electrodes that accommodate the skin's dynamic properties while ensuring effective signal capture or stimulation.
By Nidhi Dhull
22 Apr 2024