Earthquake damaged buildings, bridges and other critical infrastructure may be evaluated more quickly for safety and response options following an event with new optical sensor technology and software ...

There is a large disparity between the survival rates of prematurely born babies in the developing world and those in the developed world, but scientists at Northwestern University are working on ways ...

Laser Proximity Sensors use laser beams to detect the presence or absence of objects within a certain range. They are used in security systems, robotics, automation, and industrial processes, where ...

Vibration sensors provider VocalZoom (VZ) recently launched autonomous sensors for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). Combining contactless, high-resolution vibration sensor technology with ...

Gaetano Borriello at U. Washington; Intel, Small embedded computers and communications protocols; Deborah Estrin at U. California, Los Angeles, Networking, middleware, data handling, and hardware for ...

Since manufacturers rely on various critical equipment, they often cannot effectively monitor each one. Major technical issues ensue if a problem goes undetected for long enough, making unplanned ...

Every year, 15 million babies are born too early, with 1 million never making it to their next birthday. And in low-resource settings, the outlook is even more dire. Half of babies born at 32 weeks or ...

Researchers describe a new wireless laser charging system that overcomes some of the challenges that have hindered previous attempts to develop safe and convenient on-the-go charging systems. With ...

Over the last few decades, wearable electronics have become more common. While one major benefit of these wearable sensors is the low level of user discomfort, another important aspect is the scope ...

Sustainability was on full display at CES 2025. Many electronic component manufacturers and their partners are solving power challenges by delivering sustainable power solutions that eliminate the ...