Articles tagged with Sensors
A new study published in npj Digital Medicine found that a wearable tracking device called Tingle achieves higher accuracy in position tracking using thermal sensors. The device was able to distinguish between behaviors directed toward six different locations on the head, potentially aiding in the diagnosis and management of conditions...
Researchers at Saarland University have developed magnetic field sensors that can detect biomagnetic fields produced by the human body under normal ambient conditions. The sensors can detect signal strengths far below a billionth of a tesla, enabling non-contact medical diagnostics and geophysical applications.
Researchers from MSU and WUSTL are rolling out the next phase of testing by installing up to 2,000 sensors to explore logistics and provide useful monitoring data. The goal is to transform bridge preservation/management economics and improve maintenance with condition-based maintenance.
NASA technologist Mahmooda Sultana is advancing a revolutionary nanomaterial-based detector platform capable of sensing gases, atmospheric pressure, and temperature. The technology enables miniaturization of sensors, simplifying integration and packaging, with potential applications in space exploration and human health.
Scientists at the University of Toronto are developing a new nanoparticle sensor technology to detect and visually identify pathogens that cause Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs). The system, called OptiSolve Insight, will enable rapid detection and effective decontamination of surfaces, potentially reducing illness rates.
A new technique using micropipette force sensors measures the tiny forces exerted by living cells and microorganisms with high precision. The method allows for testing the reaction of cells to environmental factors and has potential applications in biomedicine, such as identifying drugs for infectious diseases.
A NASA-industry team successfully built and demonstrated a prototype quantum sensor for satellite gravimetry, enabling highly sensitive gravity measurements. The sensor employs atom interferometry, a technique that could revolutionize next-generation geodesy, hydrology, and climate-monitoring missions.
A new graphene-based sensor design can detect multiple substances simultaneously, including bacteria and pathogens, offering improved food safety. The sensor's high sensitivity and adjustable properties make it suitable for a wide range of applications.
Researchers at NIST made measurements of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) a hundred times faster than before, resolving fine details of transient motions. This breakthrough allows for quicker repetitive testing and assessment of durability in miniature mechanical systems.
MIT engineers have created a new technique to detect electromagnetic signals in the brain using minimally invasive MRI sensors, enabling spatially accurate pinpointing of electrical activity. The sensors can also detect light produced by luminescent proteins, expanding their potential applications in neuroscience and beyond.
Researchers developed flexible piezoelectric acoustic sensors for improved speaker recognition, achieving sensitivity over two times higher than conventional sensors. These sensors enable 97.5% accurate speaker recognition and diverse voice detection in various environments.
Researchers at WSU have developed an implantable, biofuel-powered sensor that runs on glucose from body fluids to monitor biological signals. The sensor has shown high sensitivity in processing physiological and biochemical signals, making it a promising tool for disease detection.
Researchers have developed a new sensor that uses the mbira instrument to detect toxic substances and counterfeit medications. The sensor can distinguish between different liquids by their density, making it a potential tool for detecting counterfeit medication.
A new sensor based on a 3,000-year-old African musical instrument can detect adulterated or counterfeit drugs. The device measures the density of any liquid, revealing whether it has the same ingredients as a known product.
Researchers at Tokyo Institute of Technology developed a fluorescent protein sensor that can provide real-time information on dynamic changes in oxygen levels. The ANA sensor shows very high sensitivity in tracking changes in oxygen content.
Researchers from the University of Surrey developed a fiber-based sensor that can detect lithium concentration levels in blood, providing an easy-to-use alternative to invasive blood samples. The sensor is ready to use and doesn't require pre-conditioning, making it ideal for people with bipolar disorder and depression.
Researchers at OIST have created a new sensor design using hollow glass bubbles to detect tiny particles, increasing sensitivity and efficacy. This technology has potential applications in detecting toxic molecules in water and blood-borne viruses in rural areas.
Researchers equip a US bridge with sensors that can detect cracks and alert maintenance engineers, increasing supervision of critical areas and extending structure lifetimes. The system uses Comparative Vacuum Monitoring sensors that can detect tiny cracks smaller than the thickness of a dime.
Scientists developed a wireless tagging device that detects spoiled food using NFC labeling tags and smartphone signals. The sensor can detect biogenic amines, giving decomposing meat its bad odor, and transmits this information to nearby smartphones.
A University of Central Florida team has designed a nanostructured optical sensor that can efficiently detect molecular chirality, a property defining biochemical properties. This technology has the potential to identify chiral drugs and proteins with high accuracy, revolutionizing drug development and understanding diseases.
Researchers developed a sensor that can detect halitosis with high sensitivity and portability, providing doctors with a convenient test for diagnosing the condition. The sensor uses a color-changing chemical reaction to detect traces of hydrogen sulfide gas in breath samples.
Researchers developed a wireless, stretchable hybrid electronic system for real-time sodium monitoring in the oral cavity. The device integrates miniaturized chip-scale technology and microstructured sensors to measure sodium intake wirelessly.
Two randomized controlled studies show a 65% improvement in treatment group and a 27% improvement in patient-rated measures compared to sham stimulation. The therapy has few side effects, with most participants reporting improvement after receiving treatment.
Scientists have developed a portable sensor array that can detect tiny amounts of chemicals emitted by humans, even at levels as low as three parts per billion. The device is light, affordable, and compact, making it ideal for first responders to carry or drones to use in search and rescue operations.
Researchers are developing a miniature collision detection sensor system that could drastically improve the safety of autonomous vehicles. The ULTRACEPT project combines near-range collision detection, long-range hazard perception, and thermal-based collision detection tools to overcome current limitations.
Researchers at KAUST are designing hybrid optical-acoustic sensors to collect high-quality data while minimizing noise pollution. The new system uses acoustic and optical signals for communication, allowing accurate location tracking and reducing energy consumption.
Researchers have developed a fast gluten detector that can detect and quantify different sources of gluten than current tests, providing more accurate results. The new test is faster, taking only 45 minutes, and can sense less than 20 parts per million of gluten, meeting the FDA's limit for 'gluten-free' designation.
Researchers have discovered a two-dimensional metallic material called MXene that can detect gases at very low concentrations, improving the sensitivity of chemical sensors. This could lead to early diagnosis and treatment of diseases such as ulcers, diabetes, cancer, cirrhosis, multiple sclerosis, and kidney disease.
A new silicon-based sensor developed by TU Wien measures electric field strength without distortion, with potential applications in weather forecasting, industrial process control, and high-voltage power line safety. The sensor achieves impressive levels of precision, reliably measuring weak fields of less than 200 volts per meter.
A new report describes a soft, flexible contact lens that monitors glucose levels in tears through wireless circuits, glucose sensors, and displays. The device can deliver real-time sensing results and alerts users if glucose levels are too high, offering potential for pre-diabetes screening and daily monitoring.
Researchers at NIST have demonstrated a quantum method for detecting digitally modulated magnetic signals that can travel through building materials and water. The technology has the potential to improve communication range and accuracy in environments where GPS signals are weak or unreliable.
The Space Debris Sensor (SDS) will track orbital debris between .05mm and 3mm in size for two to three years, providing near-real-time impact detection capabilities. The sensor will help researchers map the entire orbital debris population and plan future sensors to mitigate damage from debris.
A University of Sydney team has developed quantum control techniques to enable ultra-sensitive quantum sensors that can identify tiny signals while rejecting background noise. The new protocols reduce spectral leakage by many orders of magnitude over conventional methods, with applications in medicine and defence.
Researchers have developed a low-cost sensor using adhesive tape to analyze both liquid and solid samples, improving the accuracy of paper-based sensors. The device detects heavy metal ions in water without displacing indicator ink, making it reliable for environmental testing.
Researchers developed a transfer technique to grow high-performance gallium nitride gas sensors on sapphire substrates, which can be transferred to metallic or flexible polymer support materials. The new process doubles sensitivity and boosts response time by a factor of six.
Researchers have developed a new method using synthetic DNA aptamers to measure cocaine's effect on the brain in real-time with high resolution. The study aims to answer whether age-related differences are due to neuron sensitivity or drug concentration in specific brain areas.
Researchers have developed a portable and affordable wearable sensor, a ring that can detect chemical and biological threats, revolutionizing external threat detection. The device, designed with fashion in mind, offers a compact and non-invasive solution for widespread adoption.
Researchers at MIT have developed a flexible sensor that can be ingested to diagnose gastrointestinal disorders such as slow digestion and monitor food intake. The sensor measures the rhythmic contractions of the digestive tract, providing valuable information on stomach movement.
Researchers at Kyoto University have developed a more advanced radar-based device that can accurately measure the body's vital signals without attaching cumbersome wires. This technology has great promise for remote health monitoring and could potentially be integrated into household appliances to monitor residents' vitals.
Researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology propose a new way to gather and share information during natural disasters that does not rely on the internet. Using edge computing, mobile phones, routers, and other hardware can create a network, enabling emergency managers and first responders to share and act on information gathered fr...
Researchers use aerial drones to visualize Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) in the York River, allowing for more efficient and cost-effective water sampling. The drones provide high-resolution images that complement satellite imagery and enable researchers to identify toxic algal species.
New leaf sensor technology measures plant water stress and detects wilting points, allowing for precise irrigation. The system uses a smartphone app to manage details, promising significant improvements in water-use efficiency.
Researchers have developed a DNA sensor system to measure Topo II enzyme activity, which is crucial for anti-cancer therapy. The system achieved synchronous detection of both Topo II and Topo I in human cell extracts, providing new insights into cancer treatment.
The USGS has awarded $4.9 million to six universities and a non-profit organization to support the transition of the ShakeAlert system into a production system. The partnership aims to improve the sensor and telemetry infrastructure across the western United States.
The new sensor array-based instrument uses superconducting quantum interference to detect small amounts of energy with improved sensitivity and bandwidth. This advancement enables accurate tracking of nuclear materials, such as plutonium isotopes, and improves astronomical studies of cosmic microwave background radiation.
NASA's Satellite Servicing Projects Division tested three rendezvous and proximity operations sensors in a simulated environment. The testing confirmed improved performance for light intensity and range measurements, and will help build flight cameras and Lidar systems for satellite servicing.
Scientists have developed a new technique to produce high-density clusters of aligned quantum sensors in diamond, just nanometers from the surface. This enables submolecular sensitivity for microscopy, allowing researchers to detect changes in protein concentration within single cells.
A team of researchers has created a personalized, 3D-printed 'earable' sensor that monitors core body temperature in real time. The device, integrated with data processing circuits and wireless module, detects ear temperature using infrared sensors.
A team of researchers created a highly sensitive soft capacitive sensor made of silicone and fabric that moves with the human body to detect movement. The sensor, which combines the qualities of both materials, improves sensitivity to movement by limiting deformation while stretching.
Researchers from PolyU develop nanocomposite sensors that can be sprayed on flat or curved surfaces, enabling real-time information on structural health. The sensors have a low fabrication cost, light weight, and higher frequency response than conventional sensors.
Researchers at the University of Waterloo developed a new sensor technology that can measure tiny objects with high accuracy, potentially leading to breakthroughs in medical diagnosis and gas detection. The sensor uses electromagnetism to determine mass, reducing interference and enabling wireless transmission of results.
Researchers at the University of Illinois developed a sensor that detects ammonia in breath, a sign of kidney failure. The device is sensitive enough to detect low levels, making it suitable for portable, disposable use.
The study successfully detected three magnitude 5 earthquakes since December 2016 without false alarms. Individual smartphones and 'smart' appliances could be part of a crowd-sourced network for earthquake early warnings in the future.
During the three-month campaign, scientists will validate GOES-16's advanced instruments using measurements from planes, ground-based sensors, unmanned aircraft systems, the International Space Station, and other sources. The goal is to ensure precise data for weather forecasting, severe storm warnings, and space weather predictions.
A new flexible sensor developed at the University of British Columbia holds potential for foldable touch screens and wearable devices. The sensor detects different types of touch, including swiping and tapping, even when stretched or bent.
A novel technology platform has been developed to monitor organs-on-chips, enabling long-term studies that closely model human physiology and responses. The platform integrates multiple sensors to track temperature, oxygen levels, and pH values, allowing for more accurate and efficient data collection.
Perena Gouma's invention uses semiconductor sensors to detect the flu virus in a patient's breath, potentially leading to earlier diagnosis and treatment. The handheld device has far-reaching implications for public health and may help prevent flu epidemics from spreading.
A team from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has developed an on-chip sensor capable of detecting unprecedentedly small frequency changes, achieving record-high sensing precision with a small footprint that can be integrated with standard CMOS technology.
A new sensor system can detect worsening heart failure conditions in patients with high accuracy, potentially preventing hospitalizations and death. The system, developed by Boston Scientific, uses a suite of sensors to track heart rate, activity, breathing, and other physiological measures.
Case Western Reserve University researchers create sensor-enabled geometric blocks to assess cognitive skills, revealing hyperactivity and performance accuracy. The technology allows for customizable testing and training for individuals of any age, including those with developmental disabilities or brain trauma.