In Judith Su’s (Judith Su) Little Sensor Lab (Little Sensor Lab), researchers are working to detect small quantities—even single molecules—of biomarkers ranging from dopants to cancer, Alzheimer's disease, Lyme disease, and even COVID-19.
Wearable sensors are evolving from watches and electrodes to flexible devices that provide users with more accurate biometric measurements and comfort. Now, an international team of researchers has taken evolution a step further by printing sensors directly onto human skin without using heat.
Two researchers at Cornell University aim to use high-resolution sensors to help vineyard growers identify nutrient deficiencies and have received a grant worth $67.6 million from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
A global study from Otago shows that flash glucose monitors can help young people with type 1 diabetes monitor their blood glucose levels more effectively, but do not improve glycemic control. A team of researchers co-led by Associate Professor Ben Wheeler and Dr. Sara Boucher from the Department of Women's and Children's Health at the University of Otago conducted a six-month trial on adolescents aged 13 to 20 years with poor glycemic control. Associate Professor Wheeler said, "We conducted a large-scale trial in this population for the first time; they may benefit most from new diabetes treatments, but are usually not
Recently, Goudsmit's demagnetization expert Ger carried out demagnetization of a landing pad in Germany. This was necessary because the compasses of helicopters on the current 30 platforms were affected by magnetization of gutter covers, rails, and reinforcing steel bars. The helicopter compasses showed significant deviation. The magnetic field was caused by a magnetic sweeper designed to keep the platform free of iron particles, but which inadvertently magnetized all steel components. During this process, after some tests, the idea of a new application for a demagnetization tunnel was proposed. Goudsmit's demagnetization expert Ger
From breathing to guiding the movement of biological cells, 3D printing of transparent, fine conductive fibers can be used to manufacture devices that can "smell, hear, and touch" - making them particularly suitable for IoT, health monitoring, and biosensing applications. Scientists at the University of Cambridge used 3D printing (also known as additive manufacturing) methods to produce electronic fibers, each of which is 100 times thinner than a single strand of human hair, resulting in sensors that exceed the capabilities of traditional film-based devices.
Gas sensors from MSR-Electronic ensure safe avoidance of CO2 poisoning and O2 deficiency. The modern RADOMYSHL brewery located west of Kyiv is among the most famous breweries in Ukraine, particularly due to its gold medal wins in recent years at the most prestigious beer competitions, the World Beer Cup® in the United States and the International Beer Industry Awards in Europe. The modern RADOMYSHL brewery located west of Kyiv is among the most famous breweries in Ukraine, particularly due to its recent successes at the most prestigious beer competitions, the World Beer Cup in the United States and European beer industry awards.
While most automakers focus on manufacturing robots or autonomous vehicles, Toyota Motor Corporation has also been researching home service robots. Yesterday, the Toyota Research Institute held virtual open days for its R&D facilities in Los Altos, California, and Cambridge, Massachusetts. The Toyota Research Institute (TRI) demonstrated how robots learn and perform tasks, such as wiping surfaces, picking up various items and loading them into dishwashers, and how they operate in dynamic environments designed for humans rather than robots. TRI also showcased the use of physical machines
ABB announced today that it has acquired Codian Robotics BV, a company that provides delta robots primarily for high-precision pick-and-place applications. Codian Robotics's products include hygienic production lines designed for industries such as food, beverage, and pharmaceuticals. ABB stated that the acquisition is "accelerating its engagement in the evolving delta robot sector." Codian Robotics is located in Ede, Netherlands, has 20 employees worldwide, and operates in Rives Ju, Michigan.
Precision sensor manufacturer Micro-Epsilon has invested more than 1000 ten thousand euros at its German headquarters to establish a micro-mechatronics production center. In the future, sensors developed for the semiconductor and aerospace industries will be produced at the production center, significantly increasing its output in the semiconductor industry in the coming years. The new center is scheduled to be completed in the spring of 2021.