Sensors/​Data Acquisition

Sensors

Access the latest developments used in sensor-related technologies. Learn more about essential applications for specialized sensors and durable designs for extreme conditions.

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Briefs: Materials
The camera combines lasers, computers, and terahertz waves to see “unseen” details.
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Facility Focus: Test & Measurement
Purdue University is helping to create better battery monitoring, stretchable biosensors, allergen detectors, and more.
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Briefs: Communications
“Dumb” headphones are made smart by turning them into sensors.
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Briefs: Electronics & Computers
The phased array antenna based on large-area electronics technology could enable many uses of emerging 5G and 6G wireless networks.
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Briefs: Software
It can also find the nearest electric wall outlet to recharge without human assistance.
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Briefs: AR/AI
The model allows robots to ask clarifying questions to soldiers.
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Briefs: Photonics/Optics
Potential uses include MEMS accelerometers, vibration monitoring, and other precision motion control applications.
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Briefs: Motion Control
The multi-legged robots are capable of maneuvering in challenging environments.
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Products: Electronics & Computers
Motors, suspension arms, slit couplings, and more.
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INSIDER: Motion Control
NASA Kennedy Space Center developed the Inductive Non-Contact Position Sensor for motion control applications. The sensor was designed to monitor the precise movements of an optical inspection system that...
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Articles: Photonics/Optics
See top suppliers and manufacturers in over 20 categories, including high-speed cameras, sensors, and optical components.
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Blog: RF & Microwave Electronics
A reader asks a simulation expert: How do you compensate for the interaction of rain or snow storms on lidar sensors?
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Articles: Photonics/Optics
When even your iPhone can easily become a thermal imager, today's top cameras offer better sensitivity and measurement accuracy.
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Briefs: Photonics/Optics
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have developed an optical amplifier that they expect will revolutionize both space and fiber communication.
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Application Briefs: Imaging
To have a successful product, one must consider all the required sub-systems to deliver high-quality illumination.
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Products: Test & Measurement
Infrared lens testers, fiber optic transceivers, spectral radiometers, and more.
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Application Briefs: Imaging
Unmanned aircraft present a range of optics challenges.
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Articles: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Freetouch turns a smartphone into a touchscreen remote control.
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UpFront: Manufacturing & Prototyping
How to be a NASA intern; a new ideas for moon fabrics; and NASA's need for a better rover.
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Products: RF & Microwave Electronics
Power supply ICs, temperature sensors, DC-DC converters, and more.
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Briefs: Materials
This paves the way for innovative and more energy-efficient printed electronics.
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Articles: Materials
The Halo replaces all metal retractors with one simple, one-size-fits-all design.
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Briefs: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Directly visualizing external stresses of plastics is useful in development of materials with improved mechanical properties.
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Articles: Robotics, Automation & Control
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5 Ws: Sensors/Data Acquisition
The wearable device turns the touch of a finger into a source of power for small electronics and sensors.
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Articles: Automotive
See this year's product designs from engineers, students, and entrepreneurs worldwide.
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Briefs: Robotics, Automation & Control
An off-the-shelf USB camera captures the shadows made by hand gestures on the robot’s skin.
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Facility Focus: Energy
The "ERDC" helps solve problems in civil and military engineering, geospatial sciences, water resources, and environmental sciences.
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Briefs: Motion Control
Low-voltage DC stepper and servo drives offer space-saving options for applications traditionally handled by AC servo drives.
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