International Conference on Sensing Technology

BrainChip secures $2.7m US Air Force contract for radar signal technology Machine learning specialist BrainChip (ASX: BRN) has secured a contract worth approximately $2.7 million with the US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). The contract covers neuromorphic radar signal processing and was awarded under the SBIR program, which funds research and development by small businesses to support US government missions. Neuromorphic engineering mimics the way the human brain works by designing hardware and software that simulate neural and synaptic functions to process information. Multiple platforms “Radar signal processing will be implemented on multiple mobile platforms, so minimising system size, weight, power and cost (SWaP-C) is critical,” chief executive officer Sean Hehir said. The contract award follows the successful demonstration of radar processing algorithms running on BrainChip’s commercial off-the-shelf neuromorphic hardware. “This partnership to improve radar signal applicat...

Fiber Optic Network Spots Spacecraft's Return to Earth Researchers scrambled to assemble a fiber optic cable network to try and detect the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft's return to Earth in 2023. Elisa McGhee Meteors regularly blaze through Earth’s atmosphere with potentially devastating effects. Now scientists reveal they used kilometers of fiber optics to analyze shockwaves from a NASA spacecraft returning to Earth, suggesting that existing telecom fiber networks might help shed light on the natural cosmic impacts that constantly pepper our planet. Approximately 100,000 tonnes of meteors fall on Earth each year at hypersonic speeds—up to roughly 262,000 kilometers per hour. Scientists would like to analyze meteor trajectories in greater detail to learn more about the risks they might pose, but the generally unpredictable nature of meteors makes that difficult. A chance to remedy that problem came with the return of NASA’s Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, a...

Transparent device harvests radio frequency and solar power to improve power outputs Transparent device harvests radio frequency and solar power to improve power outputs lead image Wireless communications technology has transformed the world, but the devices, which are quickly growing in number, require a consistent and ample source of power. Dong et al. developed a transparent device that harvests energy from two sources — radio waves and the sun — to power a wide range of wireless devices. The breakthrough represents a significant step forward in optimizing energy conversion, since previous systems typically focused on harvesting either radio frequency or solar power, but not both. For example, coupling the energy harvester device with a solar cell increases the solar cell’s maximum power output by 13.11%. Furthermore, the device demonstrates an optical transparency of over 80 percent, allowing it to be invisibly integrated into many next-generation wireless technologies as both an ...

Got LED Burnout? An Expert Shares 7 Reasons LED Lights Die Early LED lights typically last far longer than their incandescent predecessors. If your bulbs are failing early, these are the most likely reasons. LED bulbs are incredibly efficient and long-lasting, but problems can cut their lives short.Philips Hue LED bulbs are the new normal for a reason. They use less electricity and are supposed to last for years -- far longer than their incandescent predecessors. In fact, it's not unusual for an LED bulb to last up to as 25,000 hours which is roughly 10 years, depending on how often the light is used. But a slew of Reddit threads reveal that many LED bulbs don't go the distance and burn out far faster than their branding suggests. If you're wondering why some LED or smart bulbs burn out too quickly, you're not alone and we went to the experts to get answers/ I spoke with several lighting installers and LED manufacturers to find out what’s really going on. It turns out ...

🌟 Best Sensor Security Technology Award  The Best Sensor Security Technology Award recognizes outstanding innovation and excellence in the field of sensor-based security solutions . This prestigious award honors companies, research institutions, and individuals who have developed cutting-edge technologies that enhance security, improve threat detection, and safeguard data, assets, and privacy . ✅ Eligibility Open to companies, startups, research labs, and individual innovators specializing in sensor security technologies. Nominees should have demonstrated significant technological advancements in the field of security sensors. Applicable to hardware, software, and hybrid solutions integrating sensors for security purposes. 🔍 Key Evaluation Criteria Innovation & Uniqueness: Novel sensor technologies or creative applications of existing sensors. Innovative use of AI, machine learning, or IoT for security enhancement. Effectiveness & Reliability: ...

  Prof.   Yan Qian, Nanjing University of Posts & Telecommunications, China Prof. Yan Qian is an Associate Professor at the Key Laboratory for Organic Electronics & Information Displays and the Institute of Advanced Materials at Nanjing University of Posts & Telecommunications, China. With a Ph.D. in Organic Photophysics & Photochemistry from the Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, she has been actively engaged in research on functional optical materials. Her work focuses on the “hot exciton” mechanism for high-efficiency OLED emitters, organic thermal sensing, tunable excited states for organic lasers, and photochromic materials for optoelectronic applications. She has made significant contributions to the development of high-performance organic light-emitting and sensing materials, including aggregation-induced emission fluorophores and stable white OLEDs. Through her research and academic contributions, Prof. Yan Qian continues to advance th...