This week’s embedded technology briefing highlights the latest product launches, funding milestones, industry events, and key personnel moves. STMicroelectronics, a leading global semiconductor manufacturer, announced the perfume industry’s first connected bottle, embedding an NFC contactless chip

AEye’s long‑range LiDAR system, built in Dublin, California, can detect vehicles up to 1,000 m and people up to 200 m, and it can spot tiny objects—like a brick—at 120 m using multiple measurement points. This capability is essential for autonomous cars and heavy‑duty trucks that need ample processi

Ambarella has announced the acquisition of Oculii Corporation for $307.5 million, positioning the company to broaden its offerings into radar perception and sensor fusion—critical technologies for next‑generation automotive AI. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, Oculii has pioneered

The rapid rise of advanced driver‑assist systems (ADAS) has turned autonomous sensing from a futuristic dream into a daily reality. Yet the underlying radar technology that powers these systems faces a critical obstacle: interference. Automakers now install ADAS on virtually every new vehicle, makin

In high‑stakes traffic scenarios, seconds can mean the difference between life and death. While human drivers instinctively rely on both sight and hearing, most autonomous systems prioritize visual perception alone. Avelabs, a Cairo‑based AI and sensor firm, has introduced AutoHears, an end‑to‑end a

Leuven‑based XenomatiX delivers what it calls “true solid‑state LiDAR sensors,” combining a multi‑beam laser architecture with risk‑free, scalable semiconductor technology. Advanced automotive applications such as ADAS and autonomous driving demand high‑performance range and object detection. LiDAR—

The current capabilities of sensors, while helpful, remain relatively rudimentary for fully autonomous vehicles. Yet the automotive industry has made remarkable strides in the past few years. Five or six years ago, a brand‑new car might have carried roughly 60 to 100 sensors. Today that figure is cl

KeepTruckin has unveiled a next‑generation aftermarket dashcam that leverages Ambarella’s CV22 system‑on‑chip to deliver real‑time driver monitoring and advanced ADAS for trucks and other commercial vehicles. Driver‑monitoring technology is now a cornerstone of automotive safety. While much of the c

Continuous‑wave (CW) time‑of‑flight (ToF) cameras deliver unparalleled depth accuracy, making them essential for modern machine vision, automotive safety, and consumer applications. This article introduces the core architecture of CW CMOS ToF camera systems and explains why they outperform tradition

As automotive cameras and millimeter‑wave radar grow, lidar is cementing its role in high‑precision road‑condition sensing and object detection. Yet challenges remain: improving distance‑measurement accuracy, ensuring safety and reliability across diverse environments, and moving toward solid‑state,

Voice assistants are now embedded in almost every product, appliance, and technology. While they offer convenience, their constant listening for wake words—such as “okay Google” or “Alexa”—drains power. In a world where devices are proliferating, reducing this energy footprint is essential. This art

Vision‑based driver monitoring systems (DMS) are moving from niche to mainstream, reshaping automotive safety and compliance across the globe. Recent market reports and industry events underscore the technology’s growing relevance, especially among U.S. OEMs and consumers who once viewed DMS as opti

The growing ubiquity of automotive radar has turned a once‑minor concern into a critical safety issue: when multiple vehicles transmit simultaneously, their signals can interfere with one another. Radar has become a cornerstone of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), complementing CMOS cameras

In the rapidly evolving landscape of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles, the choice of LiDAR wavelength is a pivotal decision that shapes performance, cost, and safety. This article examines the technical, market, and economic factors driving the current preference for

A CMOS time‑of‑flight (ToF) sensor, the Hydra3D from Teledyne e2v, delivers reliable 3D detection and distance measurement for industrial and outdoor use, including robotics, automated guided vehicles, and surveillance systems. The sensor features a 10‑µm three‑tap pixel that captures fast‑moving sc

Quanergy, a leader in 3‑D lidar technology, has launched the Qortex Flow Management platform—an AI‑driven solution that monitors people flow, enforces occupancy limits, and flags individuals with elevated body temperatures. Recognized with the Pandemic Tech Innovation Award in 2020, Quanergy pivoted

STMicroelectronics has announced the launch of the LaSAR Alliance (laser scanning for augmented reality), an ecosystem of technology developers, suppliers and manufacturers collaborating to develop and accelerate augmented reality (AR) smart‑glasses. Founding members in the LaSAR Alliance include Ap

For engineers crafting micro‑electromechanical systems (MEMS) such as motion sensors, microphones, timing devices and energy harvesters, Coventor—an affiliate of Lam Research—has unveiled the next generation of its MEMS design automation platform. CoventorMP 1.3 expands the spectrum of geometries th

Vesper, a leading provider of piezoelectric MEMS solutions, unveiled the VM3011—an intelligent microphone that learns ambient noise to extend hibernation periods, boosting battery life by up to tenfold. Targeting the low‑power, always‑listening device segment, the VM3011 is the first intelligent dig

Governments, health‑care professionals, and industries facing the COVID‑19 crisis are now turning to three powerful allies: large‑scale data analytics, artificial intelligence, and a network of thermal sensors. These technologies are helping to reduce the public‑health toll and stabilize the global