The US Army Research Laboratory has developed a new sensor to help unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) detect and avoid energised power lines. Its sensor detects the electromagnetic field of a nearby power ...

Application characteristics help specifiers choose the best discrete sensor type. Industrial automation systems depend on sensors to detect what is going on with machinery and products for effective ...

The ability to detect human presence can be a pretty powerful attribute for a number of devices. Versions of this technology have been around for quite some time, but artificial intelligence and ...

A new type of sensor that levitates dozens of glass microparticles could revolutionize the accuracy and efficiency of sensing, laying the foundation for better autonomous vehicles, navigation and even ...

Simply put, sensors are the eyes and ears of industrial automation. Regardless of the application, automation is simply not possible in today’s manufacturing process without sensors. There are many ...

Protect workers and equipment at oil and gas plants. Gas detection systems are meant to protect workers in oil and gas plants by warning them if there is a toxic or combustible gas leak. Smart sensors ...