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, I'm investigating how the pins and jumpers of the shield match to an Arduino UNO I couldn't find a readable schematic...
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...
The Razzmatazz, heat sink case for the Raspberry Pi 2. Overclocking a Raspberry Pi 2 allows you to get the most out of the hardware, with performance boots of at least 50%, however it steadily increases the internal chipset temperature. The new Razzm...
Mock-up of the intended research into a wearable sleeve for the rehabilitation of stroke patients. The University of Southhampton recently received a grant of almost one-million pounds over two-years to develop a wearable sleeve with first-class sens...
This sensors only measures 2 square millimeters in length. Researchers at the Eindhoven University of Technology have created a tiny sensor that never needs a battery. (via Eidnhoven)Having all these smart devices in our hands – in the field – is con...
Sentiri sits on your head and guides you through the environment. Chaotic Moon's Sentiri uses haptic feedback to help guide the visually impaired. (via Chaotic Moon)For years the visually impaired have been relying on service dogs and cans to hel...
Dr. Phil Kennedy, the ‘father of cyborgs.' Dr. Phil Kennedy is a neurosurgeon who has contributed to mind-controlled technology. Now, he is using his own brain to understand how speech is connected to neural signals in the brain to help ALS sufferers...
ETwater's Hermitcrab smart irrigation control system. (Left) Functional flow (Right) The actual system. See the attached PDF to this post. (via ETwater)With smart technology infiltrating everything from our televisions to our refrigerators, it...
Panasonic Grid Eye Sensor features 64 thermopile elements in an 8x8 grid format that detect absolute temperatures by infrared radiation.Grid Eye is able to measure actual temperature and temperature gradients, providing thermal images. It is possible...
This laser has a wavelength of only 0.15 nanometers. A research team in Japan have built a new laser that's the new record holder for the world's shortest wavelength. (via UEC)A laser developed by a team of Japanese scientists is now the new ...
The Tzoa Tracker is a multi-purpose wearable that monitors air quality, UV exposure and more to give users real-time information about how the atmosphere is affecting their health. (via Tzoa) If you’ve ever wondered if the air you’re breat...
If you’ve ever thought the architects who plan grocery store aisles intentionally create impenetrable mazes, you’ll be happy to hear about Phillips’ grocery store GPS. The Dutch-based lighting company created an LED lighting system and app duo that d...
New soundwave powered button from Disney. Physical buttons are usually powered by electric circuits, but Disney Research Labs have different ideas. They are using audiowaves via your phone’s audiojack and microphone to trigger anything from opening a...
People are usually smuggled illegally in containers like these. Franklin Felber has invented a sensor that can detect sound behind metal walls. (via Franklin Felber)Human smuggling is still a prominent issue in various countries around the world. Sin...
The DADSS programs hopes to put an end to drunk driving, with a technology that prevents a drunk driver from driving when intoxicated. The project involves the development of a car that tests blood alcohol content (BAC) and prevents ignition-start up...
These drum pads and foot pedals fit over and under your clothes. DrumPants 2.0 has new features and will be open source? (via Drumpants) Rhythm games such as Rock Band and Guitar Hero are making a triumphant return this year. But if you want to feel ...
TU Wien Researcher. A research team from the Vienna University of Technology and Vienna Medical University recently developed a polymer-based artificial blood vessel that promotes the natural growth of a new one, so that when the polymer dissolves an...
