Another sensor that tends to be hidden away in plain sight is the ambient light sensor. Once again, you've seen it in action as it's used to adjust the brightness levels of your screen. But with the ...

This study demonstrates that Type I receptor-like sensors in a robotic joint achieve sub-2° positional accuracy, redefining joint receptor functionality.

Scientists have identified a crucial mechanism that allows plants to shape their vascular systems, determining whether they grow soft edible storage organs or develop the rigid woody tissue ...

Expenditure on nitrogen will be a key focus for arable farmers this season, with many looking to make marginal savings on application rates to make inputs ...

Stanford researchers have created the first-ever global map of a rare earthquake type that occurs not in Earth's crust but in ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Annemarie Conte Annemarie Conte writes the Ask Wirecutter column, ...

Sensor fusion combines multiple sensing modalities to improve environmental perception, obstacle avoidance, and safety in autonomous systems. AI-enabled vision and 3D depth sensing are revolutionizing ...

Have you ever wondered how your smartphone is able to detect your every move? Actually, this is all possible thanks to the dozens of tiny sensors hidden inside your phone. These sensors not only ...

Smartphones rely on multiple sensors—such as the accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, and proximity sensor—to power everyday features. From screen rotation and navigation apps to motion tracking and ...

Imagine this scenario: Your supercharged project car is finally completed. Fresh engine, badass centrifugal blower, speed-density ECM tune, plenty of fuel, yadda-yadda-yadda. With a deck this stacked, ...