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As the battle amongst optical sensor technology providers rages on in the self-driving car market, general trends are starting to form within the industry. Laser-based Lidar systems (light detection ...

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 ...

This may look look like an incredibly simple little device—because, well, it is—but don’t be fooled. This laser-powered nanosensor can spot the movement of the tiniest of objects, and it could help us ...

Research scientist and entrepreneur Sverre Dokken believes laser-based remote sensing has big potential in the maritime domain. But what is LADAR, who’s it for and what are the key benefits? “Our ...

A newly developed laser-optical technique for measuring detailed engine thrust and other parameters with unprecedented accuracy will be evaluated in flight by Pratt & Whitney on the manufacturer’s ...

I like geeky DIY projects as much as anyone else does. I especially like them when the builder takes something cool from a video game and brings it into the real world. If you are a fan of Portal, you ...

Structural health monitoring (SHM) and condition monitoring are crucial processes that ensure reliability and safety of engineering systems in a variety of fields, including aerospace, civil ...