Door sensors detect door position (i.e., open or closed) based on the precise gap between the magnet and the reed switch.

Researchers from Skoltech have devised a way to detect infrared radiation across a wide range without cooling the detector.

Scientists have developed a color-changing tactile sensor that lets robots visualize touch in real time, paving the way for more precise manufacturing, prosthetics, and robotic surgery. The Latest ...

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Window alarm sensors are an essential part of home security systems, alerting you to unauthorized entries by monitoring window openings, glass breaks and motion. Each window alarm sensor type serves a ...

Referees for the 2026 World Cup will be wearing cameras positioned at their temples, allowing TV audiences to see a live view of the pitch from a vantage point they never have before.

As sensing technologies become increasingly multi- and inter-disciplinary, their role is rapidly evolving beyond signal detection. In this Viewpoint, five experts discuss emerging sensing paradigms, ...

The Volkswagen ID Buzz has been a very long time coming. It all started with the Microbus concept from the 2001 Detroit Auto Show, which was set to go into production a few years later but was ...

CCD sensors have largely gone the way of the dodo, but the latest retro-inspired compact camera from Chuzhao is bringing back the "magic" sensor to give it an edge in shooting film-like images.

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