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STMicro Unveils 6-axis IMU with Embedded Sensor Fusion and AI

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  STMicro Unveils 6-axis IMU with Embedded Sensor Fusion and AI Among the most fundamental trends in the consumer electronics industry today is the proliferation of sensors . For applications such the Internet of Things (IoT), wearables, and AR/VR, sensing has been a core technology. As devices become embedded with more and more sensors , system developers face about how to best handle and fuse that data into a useful format. To address this issue,  STMicroelectronics (ST) has recently released  a new 6-axis IMU which includes a number of integrated features such as sensor fusion blocks and Machine Learning (ML) cores.   1st Editional of International Research Awards on Sensing Technology | 23-24 Jan 2023 | India Abstract Submission:  https://x-i.me/gaycon Award Nomination:  https://x-i.me/gaynom Member Nomination:  https://x-i.me/gaymem Visit:http://sensors-conferences.sciencefather.com/ For Enquiries: sensors@sciencefather.com

What are Sensors, Detectors, and Transducers?

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  What are Sensors, Detectors, and Transducers? Sensor/Detectors/Transducers are electrical, opto-electrical , or electronic devices composed of specialty electronics or otherwise sensitive materials , for determining if there is a presence of a particular entity or function. Many types of sensors , detectors, and transducers are available including those for detecting a physical presence such as flame , metals , leaks , levels, or gas and chemicals , among others. Some are designed to sense physical properties such as temperature, pressure, or radiation , while others can detect motion or proximity . They operate in a variety of manners depending on the application and may include electromagnetic fields, or optics, among others. Many applications over a wide range of industries use sensors, detectors, and transducers of many kinds to test, measure, and control various processes and machine functions. With the advent of the  Internet of Things (IoT) , the need for sensors...

Sensor Resolution

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Sensor Resolution Resolution is commonly used to describe the number of pixels display on a display device, or area on the ground that a pixel represents in an image file. The resolution of a sensor with a digital output is usually the   numerical resolution   of the digital output. A sensor’s accuracy may be considerably worse than its resolution. Most sensors are influenced by the temperature of their environment .   Active Remote Sensing Instruments Radar Lidar Sounder Laser altimeter Ranging instruments Scatterometer Passive Sensor Passive Sensor  is source of energy is that naturally available of the  Sun . Most of the Remote Sensing systems work in passive mode using solar energy as the source of  EMR .The Sun,  MSS   is an example of Passive Sensor. 1st Editional of International Research Awards on Sensing Technology | 23-24 Jan 2023 | India Abstract Submission:  https://x-i.me/gaycon Award Nomination:  https://x-i.me/gaynom M...

Definition of Sensor and Sensing Technology

  Definition of Sensor and Sensing Technology Today's industrial landscape is characterized by unprecedented levels of volatility , uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity. As a result, operational effectiveness, clubbed with lower cost and enhanced security, both for assets and personnel, has gained importance. In this backdrop, sensing technology and its advancements have played a key role for industrial operations to remain competitive and efficient. Sensing technology and its various applications are constantly evolving in line with advancements in technology and business needs. Sensors are available to detect a wide variety of real-world properties –from distance to heat to pressure. Today’s products sense everything around them using sensors and they have the capacity to be extremely accurate, consume less power, and are inexpensive to install and maintain. Sensors are proving to be vital components in creating new value for their process and respective businesses . 1...

Real Time Application of Sensors

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  Real Time Application of Sensors The example we are talking about here is the Autopilot System in aircrafts. Almost all civilian and military aircrafts have the feature of Automatic Flight Control system or sometimes called as Autopilot.   An Automatic Flight Control System consists of several sensors for various tasks like speed control, height monitoring , position tracking , status of doors , obstacle detection, fuel level, maneuvering and many more. A Computer takes data from all these sensors and processes them by comparing them with pre-designed values. The computer then provides control signals to different parts like engines, flaps, rudders, motors etc. that help in a smooth flight. The combination of Sensors, Computers and Mechanics makes it possible to run the plane in Autopilot Mode. All the parameters i.e., the Sensors (which give inputs to the Computers), the Computers (the brains of the system) and the mechanics (the outputs of the system like engines an...

Sensor

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  Sensor A sensor  is a device that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment . The input can be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure or any number of other environmental phenomena . The output is generally a signal that is converted to a human-readable display at the sensor location or   transmitted electronically   over a network for reading or further processing. Sensors play a pivotal role in the internet of things ( IoT ). They make it possible to create an ecosystem for collecting and processing data about a specific environment so it can be monitored , managed and controlled more easily and efficiently . IoT sensors are used in homes, out in the field, in automobiles, on airplanes , in industrial settings and in other environments. Sensors bridge the gap between the physical world and logical world , acting as the eyes and ears for a computing  infrastructure  that analyzes and acts upon the data collected f...

Research group advances quantum sensing with a new model in optical fibers

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  Research group advances quantum sensing with a new model in optical fibers (a) Schematic of an entanglement-enhanced Mach-Zehnder Interferometer, with equal photon number inputs |𝑛⟩ in each port creating a Holland-Burnett state inside the interferometer. The bottom branch accumulates an unknown phase 𝜙 while the top branch includes a controllable element 𝜃𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑑𝑏𝑎𝑐𝑘 that can ensure an optimal measurement. (b) Simplified schematic for modeling. The state experiences loss (red) both inside the interferometer (𝜂1 and 𝜂2) and in the number-resolving detectors (𝜂𝑑). The internal loss mode 𝐿1 with loss 1−𝜂1 is grouped into other losses for simplified analysis. Credit: Gregory Krueper et al, Realistic model of entanglement-enhanced sensing in optical fibers,  Optics Express  (2022) Research into quantum engineering may provide a number of significant advancements in sensor technology, but optical loss and signal noise have— until recently —held these applic...

Sensors for Automotive, Industrial and Commercial Vehicles

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  TE Automotive & Commercial Vehicle Sensor Portfolio Application Footprint Sensors for Automotive, Industrial and Commercial Vehicles Vehicle electrification (e-mobility) , sustainability (zero emissions), increased safety & productivity are trends significantly impacting the role of sensors in passenger and commercial vehicles. This includes the requirement to enable greater e-motor performance and efficiency , reduced charging time, increased battery life, cleaner and more efficient internal combustion engines , reduced maintenance / vehicle down-time as well as highly robust ADAS and autonomous driving safety systems. TE offers a diverse sensor technology portfolio , combined with deep application expertise gained from extensive experience of delivering quantifiable value across a wide range of demanding passenger & c ommercial vehicle applications. 1st Editional of International Research Awards on Sensing Technology | 23-24 Jan 2023 | India Abstract Subm...

Transportation systems.

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  As the market for innovation in hydrogen fuel generation develops in line with the growing need for low carbon energy, the leading sensor specialist Variohm EuroSensor offers a range of pressure and temperature sensors that fulfil safe measurement and monitoring of hydrogen processing , storage , and transportation systems . International Conference on Sensing Technology | 23-24 Jan 2023 | Dubai(United Arab Emirates) Abstract Submission: https://x-i.me/gaycon Award Nomination: https://x-i.me/gaynom Member Nomination: https://x-i.me/gaymem Visit: http://sensors-conferences.sciencefather.com/ For Enquiries: sensors@sciencefather.com

Quantum sensors for GPS-free orientation

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Quantum sensors for GPS-free orientation Along each of the three axes of measurement, a mechanical accelerometer is attached to the reference mirror of the atom interferometer, resulting in a classic/quantum hybridization that permits continuous measurement of acceleration with ultralow bias. Measurements of the three vector components are used to determine the acceleration vector, in any direction. The sensor is secured to a rotatable platform for demonstrating measurements from various angles. Credit: iXAtom How can we navigate airliners or allow military vehicles to stay on course without GPS or satellite signals? This is a problem for which quantum inertial sensors offer a solution. Harnessing quantum technology, they can take ultrasensitive measurements of acceleration in three dimensions, and in any orientation. 1st Editional of International Research Awards on Sensing Technology | 23-24 Jan 2023 | India Abstract Submission:  https://x-i.me/gaycon Award Nomination:  h...

How sensor technology helps Peruvian miners maximize output

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How sensor technology helps Peruvian miners maximize output The diversity of Peru’s mining sector has given rise to tailor-made technological solutions, as social conflicts and prolonged licensing processes incentivize miners to favor brownfield projects. BNamericas talks to MineSense Technologies executive VP for business development Claudio Toro about how sensors help miners get more out of their assets, current market needs and prospects for expansion. BNamericas:  What do MineSense services consist of and how smooth was your entry into the Peruvian market? Toro:  MineSense is a relatively young company. Until 2017, work was carried out on the development of sensors that are installed on the upper part of an excavator’s shovel and allow measuring the ore grade in real time. Measuring the grade block by block allows having a greater amount of data, so the company has direct control of  extraction  volumes and reduces mining burdens. Savings, depending on  min...