Sensor

Researchers develop stretchable fuel cells to extract energy from sweat

Researchers have developed stretchable fuel cells that extract energy from sweat and are capable of powering electronics, such as LEDs and Bluetooth radios.

US engineers develop printed sensor that measures the thickness of tyres in real-time

The printed sensor technology relies on the mechanics of how electric fields interact with metallic conductors.

CMU researchers develop synthetic sensor that turns your room into a smart environment

You can just plug in one device into a conventional electrical socket, and convert everything into the room into smart objects.

Synaptics has announced optical fingerprint sensors for Smartphones

Synaptics, a human interface solution developer has unveiled "Natural ID FS9100" optical fingerprint sensor family for smartphone and tablets, which is capable of high-resolution scanning through 1mm of full cover glass and enables clean, button-free industrial designs.

Xiaomi announces Mi Robot Vacuum

Xiaomi has announced a new product today as part of the Mi Ecosystem product, Mi Robot Vacuum. Mi Mr Robot Vacuum works on an in-house developed Laser Distance Sensor while scanning surrounding 360 degrees 1800 times per second.

App to reveal if your beer is fresh or stale

In this scorching heat, chilled beer is what comes to your rescue but what if it has gone stale, threatening to spoil your party? No worries as now there is a smartphone app that can tell you if your beer is fresh to be gulped down tonight.

Japan develops sensor to detect infectious viruses in 5 minutes

Japanese electronics giant Toshiba in collaboration with Osaka University has developed a sensor that detects infectious viruses in five minutes, the media reported on Tuesday.

New sensor to detect multiple explosives in a jiffy

Scientists have developed a new colour-changing sensor that can detect and identify multiple explosives such as TNT and RDX within 10 seconds.

This tiny temperature sensor does not require any battery to power it

Scientists have developed a tiny, wireless temperature sensor which is powered by the radio waves that are part of the device's own network.

Future iPhone models may ditch the Home button: Report

Integrated fingerprint sensors and a complete absence of the hitherto iconic "home" button could characterise future models of the iPhone, according to a new rumor.