Collaborative robots, or cobots, are robots that can work alongside or with humans. These cobots are intended to interact with and assist workers as opposed to being standalone automated equipment with little to no human interaction. Historically, th...

There's 10 days to go to enroll in the Experimenting with Vibration Sensors Design Challenge. You can apply by going here: https://www.element14.com/community/community/create-roadTestApp!input.jspa?containerID=3071&containerType=14&road...

Bourns introduced a new environmental pressure sensor model that provides high accuracy, 3.3 V and ultra-low pressure range capabilities. Bourns®︎ Model BPS125 pressure sensors are based on state-of-the-art Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) tech...

STMicroelectronics has introduced its IIS3DWB vibration sensor, supported by the STEVAL-STWINKT1 multi-sensor evaluation kit, that accelerates development of condition-monitoring systems that boost productivity by inferring equipment maintenance need...

Infineon announced its XENSIV™︎TLE5109A16  AMR-based angle sensors to address the need for very precise, fast and yet cost-efficient angle measurement at the highest functional safety levels in automotive and industrial applications. These includ...

ON Semiconductor has introduced the ARX3A0 digital image sensor with 0.3 Mega-Pixel (MP) resolution in a 1:1 aspect ratio. With up to 360 frames per second (fps) capture rate it can perform like a global shutter in many conditions but with the size, ...

Vishay has brought out RGBC-IR sensors for applications such as automatic white balancing and color cast correction in digital cameras; automatic LCD backlight adjustment; and active monitoring of LED color output for IoT and smart lighting. The new ...

The NTC Thermistor is an alternative to the Platinum resistance thermometer; the name derives from “thermal resistor” and defines a metallic oxide which displays a high negative temperature coefficient of resistance. This compares with the small posi...

Temperature calibration provides a means of quantifying uncertainties in temperature measurement in order to optimise sensor and/or system accuracies. Uncertainties result from various factors including: a)     &nbs...

Connections between the thermocouple or Pt100 and associated instruments may involve a physical interface with installed wiring and/or sensors. Such interfaces take the form of special connectors, terminal strips, barrier blocks and extension cables....

Sheath materials range from mild and stainless steels to refractory oxides (ceramics, so called) and a variety of exotic materials including rare metals. The choice of sheath must take account of operating temperature, media characteristics, durabili...

 Think back to early 2000s when flipping a phone open was in style. The phone was the accessory that completed the look. Now fast forward five to ten years where having a Motorola Razor is pretty much unheard of. A few weeks ago, I was cleaning...

The relatively new Type N thermocouple represents the single greatest advance in thermocouple thermometry in recent years. The dominant, well established Type K thermocouple has, for many years been the industry standard general purpose, high tempera...

Alps Alpine's wide variety of resistive position sensors meet needs of angle, position detection in various applications.Product introduction video is available => videoAlps Alpine / Resistive Position Sensors introduction-example of applicati...

I'm Road Testing the Rohm SensorShield-EVK-003 (Arduino Compatible) and the sensors that come with it.In this post, the Accelerometer Sensor KX224-1053KX224-1053.This post turns out differently than I intended. I was going to test the device directly...

I'm pleased to introduce you to Alps Alpine's Humidity Sensors.Introduction video is available from here.The video covers analog output type sensors, in addition to this,Alps Alpine offers digital sensors. SeriesHSHCAAHSHCALphotoProd No.HSHCAA00...

I'm Road Testing the Rohm SensorShield-EVK-003 (Arduino Compatible) and the sensors that come with it.In this post, the Ambient Light and Proximity Sensor RPR-0521RSRPR-0521RS. The Sensor Shield ecosystemSensor Shield ecosystem is ROHM's test be...

I'm Road Testing the Rohm SensorShield-EVK-003 (Arduino Compatible) and the sensors that come with it.In this post, I'm investigating how the pins and jumpers of the shield match to an Arduino UNO I couldn't find a readable schematic...

I'm Road Testing the Rohm SensorShield-EVK-003 (Arduino Compatible) and the sensors that come with it.In this post, alternative libraries for the Colour Sensor BH1749NUCBH1749NUC.  This is a follow up on ROHM Colour Sensor BH1749NUC. I was ...

I'm Road Testing the Rohm SensorShield-EVK-003 (Arduino Compatible) and the sensors that come with it.In this post, the Colour Sensor BH1749NUCBH1749NUC. The Sensor Shield ecosystemSensor Shield ecosystem is ROHM's test bed for their sensors. It...

I'm Road Testing the Rohm SensorShield-EVK-003 (Arduino Compatible) and the sensors that come with it.In this post, the HALL Sensor BD7411GBD7411G. The Sensor Shield ecosystemSensor Shield ecosystem is ROHM's test bed for their sensors. It's an ...

I'm Road Testing the Rohm SensorShield-EVK-003 (Arduino Compatible) and the sensors that come with it.In this post, the Geo Magnetic Sensor BM1422AGMVBM1422AGMV. The Sensor Shield ecosystemSensor Shield ecosystem is ROHM's test bed for their sen...

I'm Road Testing the Rohm SensorShield-EVK-003 (Arduino Compatible) and the sensors that come with it.In this post, the Temperature Sensor BD1020HFVBD1020HFV. The Sensor Shield ecosystemSensor Shield ecosystem is ROHM's test bed for their sensor...

This blog provides a brief explanation of how pulse induction circuits detect metal objects.Pulse induction metal detection relies on the fact that when metal is in a changing magnetic field, eddy currents are induced in the metal. These eddy current...

Oombrella, a French smart-umbrella that notifies users when it is raining, successfully met its Kickstarter goal. The product is expected to ship to early backers in October of this year. (All images via Wezzoo)  Oombrella, the ‘unforgettable um...