Always‑on devices—from smart speakers to wearables—have transformed everyday life, yet their battery demands remain a pressing challenge. Although voice assistants feel like a staple of modern living, Amazon only launched its first smart speaker, the Echo, in late 2014. Today, hundreds of millions o

Precision positioning is critical for countless mobile applications, especially autonomous vehicles. Sapcorda, a nascent company, supplies GNSS correction services that deliver rapid, reliable, centimeter‑level location data across diverse markets. On 1 Dec 2020, Sapcorda launched its L‑Band augment

Smart city initiatives increasingly focus on intelligent transport systems (ITS). A recent pilot in San Francisco using LIDAR sensors demonstrates how this technology can enhance the city’s Vision Zero traffic signal project. Vision Zero aims to reduce road fatalities to zero, with San Francisco los

Image sensors are advancing along three interrelated trajectories: expanding system‑level functionality driven by the Internet of Things, integrating cutting‑edge features such as on‑chip polarization and hyperspectral capabilities, and—most critically for machine vision—capturing ever higher resolu

The hearables sector—spanning wireless earbuds, hearing aids, and AR glasses—is one of the fastest‑growing segments in consumer electronics. Experts project the market to reach $93.9 billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 17.2% from 2019 to 2026. Consumer demand is increasingly focused on context‑awa

Ambarella, a leading provider of computer‑vision processors, has introduced a new SoC that expands the company’s CVflow portfolio and targets a broader range of smart‑device applications demanding flexible edge‑AI sensing and processing. The CV28M, the latest addition to the CVflow family, integrate

Norway‑based sensor pioneer Novelda has unveiled plans to embed its ultra‑wideband (UWB) sensor into Lenovo’s flagship ThinkPad X1 Nano, marking the first global instance of a radar system integrated into a laptop.The UWB impulse radar is a fully integrated CMOS system on a single chip, offering exc

Vital signs—body temperature, blood pressure, breath rate, and heart rate—offer clinicians immediate insight into a patient’s health status and the trajectory of recovery or decline. These metrics vary with age, gender, weight, fitness, and current physical or mental activity. For example, during ex

Multi‑sensor arrays in oil, gas, and petroleum facilities continually harvest critical pressure and temperature data. To deliver accurate, high‑resolution readings across the wide dynamic ranges these environments demand, the sensor chain must be both compact and exceptionally precise. Traditional m

The earliest automotive tires were simple solid rubber strips, but the industry’s evolution began with Charles Goodyear’s discovery of vulcanized rubber. In 1846, Robert Thomson patented the first vulcanized rubber pneumatic tire—decades before the first motor vehicles—and sparked a relentless pursu

Fourteen years ago, a pioneering location‑systems company unveiled a software platform that could seamlessly integrate with the wireless infrastructure of industry giants such as Cisco, Symbol, Aruba, and Nortel. The resulting location appliance delivered precise, real‑time tracking for thousands of

From automotive gauges to home automation, the era of pervasive instrumentation has already transformed how we diagnose and predict system failures. Yet, our own bodies remain largely untapped. Early consumer health trackers focused on simple metrics—heart rate or step count—without delivering clini

Air pollution is invisible, yet its impact on our health is profound. In both indoor and outdoor settings, elevated levels of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) can trigger respiratory, cardiovascular, and even neuro‑degenerative conditions. This article explores

Motor rotation data—position, speed, direction—must be measured with pinpoint accuracy to deliver reliable drivers and controllers for today’s emerging markets. From pick‑and‑place machines that deposit microscopic components on ultra‑compact PCBs to surgical robots and UAVs, the demand for high‑pre

Sensor fusion remains a cornerstone of modern technology, especially as the Internet of Things expands and autonomous vehicles and advanced driver‑assist systems (ADAS) become mainstream. Though the concept dates back to the 1960s, today’s industry is unlocking new insights into which sensor streams

Explore how silicon photodiodes stack up against infrared and ultraviolet semiconductor technologies in modern light‑sensing systems. In this fourth installment of our photodiode series, we examine the strengths and limitations of common semiconductor materials—primarily silicon, as well as indium a

This article discusses some concepts for ensuring motion detector designs will be robust to external disturbances by presenting an infrared detector assembly that can significantly reduce the parts count and improve product performance and reliability.  Smart homes and buildings are benef

Learn the fundamentals of magnetometers, how they measure magnetic fields, and their wide-ranging applications—from everyday electronics to deep-space probes. Magnetometers are precision instruments that quantify either the magnitude or direction of a magnetic field. They are ubiquitous in modern e

A comprehensive guide to the most common magnetometer types – scalar, vector, gradient, and advanced vibrating‑sample instruments. Building on our previous introduction to magnetometers and their key applications, this article delves into the specific technologies that enable precise magnetic field

Introducing Lapis Technology’s Low‑Power Cold Chain Asset Tracker Cold chain logistics are critical for any product that degrades if exposed to temperature fluctuations. From perishable foods to life‑saving pharmaceuticals, maintaining the required temperature range throughout the supply chain guara