Human motion analysis has emerged as a pivotal area in biomechanics, clinical diagnostics and sports performance evaluation. The use of inertial sensors—most notably inertial measurement units ...

Automation has become necessary part of few tech enthusiasts in the recent years. Advent of several smart devices and IoT devices have taken the automation to a next level. The users can now ...

(Nanowerk News) Flexible piezoelectric sensors are essential to monitor the motions of both humans and humanoid robots. However, existing designs are either are costly or have limited sensitivity. In ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Monolayer graphene exhibits exceptional electronic and mechanical properties, making it, among other applications, a very promising material for nanoelectromechanical devices.

Continuing to launch new products in its home market, Xiaomi has today launched its new device — Mi Human Sensor 2. While the retail price of the product is set at 59 yuan (~$9), it is currently ...

Unlike infrared optical sensors that use an LED transmitter and IR receiver, the PIR emits nothing. As its “passive” name suggests, it responds only to infrared energy radiated by the object being ...

Developers and makers looking for a smartphone controlled motion sensor that can be controlled wirelessly and added to your own motion detection application. Might be worth giving a new piece of ...

If Russian forces, rebels or militants try to sneak into Estonia or a number of other countries small wireless motion sensors hidden in the brush could detect them long before human border guards. The ...