The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH The proposed sensor aims to help patients who suffer from muscle atrophy monitor changes to their health in a more convenient way. (Images: Getty Images) Researchers at The Ohio State University have fabricated the first wearable sensor designed to detect and

Northrop Grumman Corporation, Falls Church, VA Northrop Grumman is developing the next-generation radar for the F-35 Lightning II. (Image: Northrop Grumman) Northrop Grumman Corporation is developing AN/APG-85, an advanced Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar for the F-35 Lightning II. N

Florida Atlantic University, FL The soft robotic glove integrates five actuators into a single wearable device that conforms to the user’s hand. (Image: Alex Dolce) For people who have suffered neurotrauma such as a stroke, everyday tasks can be extremely challenging because of decreased coordinatio

Home Sensors/Data Acquisition Article March 8, 2024 Woodrow Bellamy The development of new counter UAS technologies is expanding across the global Aerospace and Defense industry.Youve listened to the podcasts. Its on your radar. You know theres no silver bullet. But how much do you actual

In this compendium of popular articles from the editors of Automotive Engineering and ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle Engineering, see how advances in AI tools, software, sensors, chips, test systems, and other critical technologies are driving the evolution of automated vehicles. Overview The ADAS

Electronics & Sensors INSIDER A cryptographic tag developed at MIT uses terahertz waves to authenticate items by recognizing the unique pattern of microscopic metal particles that are mixed into the glue that sticks the tag to the item’s surface. (Image: Jose-Luis Olivares, MIT. Chip courtesy of

Electronics & Sensors INSIDER An example VR scene for an office with building hardware mapped as mixed reality objects that can be interacted with. (Image: The researchers) A new system that brings together real-world sensing and virtual reality would make it easier for building maintenance pers

Electronics & Sensors INSIDER Penn State researchers demonstrated 3D integration of semiconductors at a massive scale, characterizing tens of thousands of devices using 2D transistors made with 2D semiconductors, enabling electronic gadgets to possibly become smarter and more versatile. (Image:

While the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to surge, its definition and how it’s applied often varies depending on application and industry sector. In the world of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for instance, AI takes the form of a system that collects data, then learns and adjusts as

Without force-sensing technology, polishing and sanding applications cannot be developed. (Image: Flexiv) The manufacturing landscape is undergoing a transformation, propelled by the need for innovative, efficient, and precise technology that can effectively replace expensive manual labor. This arti

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Spain A new smart printer enables the manufacture of soft multifunctional materials by continuously adapting extrusion parameters. Combining experimental and computational methods, it prints conductive and magneto-active materials with mechanical properties that mim

Overview The April 2024 Special Report on Optics & Photonics Innovations presents a comprehensive overview of recent advancements in the field, highlighting significant developments that promise to enhance various applications, from environmental monitoring to space exploration. One of the stand

DNA or aptamer-based biosensors offer a highly sensitive, specific, and versatile approach for detecting a wide range of target molecules. (Image: Sergey Nivens/AdobeStock) DNA or aptamer-based biosensors offer a highly sensitive, specific, and versatile approach for detecting a wide range of target

Researcher Zhaodan Kong and his team are developing a hybrid aircraft that can land and take off vertically like a rotorcraft, but also has qualities of a fixed-wing aircraft that can cruise at high altitudes for hours. (Image: UC Davis) Where there’s smoke, there will be no fire because a drone is

National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MarylandA new measurement approach could lead to a better way to calibrate computed tomography (CT) scanners, potentially streamlining patient treatment by improving communication among doctors. The approach suggests how the X-ray beams g

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, CambridgeTo investigate oceans, researchers aim to build a submerged network of interconnected sensors that sends data to the surface. Supplying constant power to scores of sensors designed to stay for long durations underwater has been a major problem. A batte

Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, New MexicoUnderstanding how cars, planes, bridges, and other structures handle vibrations and dynamic loads can be critical to their design and performance. Researchers have developed a new way to measure the response of civil, mechanical, and aerospace st

Spinoff is NASAs annual publication featuring successfully commercialized NASA technology. This commercialization has contributed to the development of products and services in the fields of health and medicine, consumer goods, transportation, public safety, computer technology, and environmental re

Simple, Cost-effective Sensor for Early Detection of Battery Faults Steve Risser, Jim Saunders, Alex Morrow, Kevin Spahr, Krista Smith, Russ Kittel, Ben Eisenmann, and Flora Li BattelleColumbus, OH USA When batteries catastrophically fail, they can overheat, rupture, and/or explode. Susceptible lit

University of Houston, Texas, and University of Colorado, BoulderContact lenses that can monitor the wearer’s health and correct eyesight use embedded electronics. These, and other curved devices such as solar cells and electronics, could be manufactured using a new method called conformal additive