International Conference on Sensing Technology

What is Environmental Science? Understanding the Numbers When reviewing job growth and salary information, it’s important to remember that actual numbers can vary due to many different factors — like years of experience in the role, industry of employment, geographic location, worker skill and economic conditions. Cited projections do not guarantee actual salary or job growth. Ten years after the first Earth Day in 1970, environmental activist Senator Gaylord Nelson wrote a letter about the importance of the environment to the American people and the world. “So long as the human species inhabits the Earth,” he wrote in the letter, “proper management of its resources will be the most fundamental issue we face. Our very survival will depend on whether or not we are able to preserve, protect and defend our environment.” Thanks to activists like Gaylord and so many others, more educational studies and legal statutes were put into place to make our world cleaner and resources sustainable....

Global Nano-Sensors Market: Current Trends and Technological Developments In the last decade, there has been an increased focus on real-time monitoring and the utilization of advanced sensing mechanisms in industrial applications. The nano-sensor market has seen significant growth, with experts employing these sensors for various purposes, including in medicine and ecological monitoring.1 This article highlights key developments in the global nano-sensor market. What Are Nano-Sensors? Nano-sensors are devices that use nanotechnology to detect, measure, and respond to specific physical, chemical, or biological changes in the targeted environment at the nanoscale.2 These highly sensitive sensors have at least one dimension under 100 nm and convert nanoscale information into data for analysis. A nano-sensor typically consists of a sensor, analyte, transducer, and detector. They often operate by monitoring electrical changes in the sensor material.3 Current Market Trends The nano-sensor ma...

Rail Vision Joins MxV Rail’s Technology Roadmap to Enhance North American Railway Safety Rail Vision Ltd., a leader in advancing railway safety and data-driven markets, announced its participation in the MxV Rail Technology Roadmap Program today. This program, a prestigious initiative, sets the essential interoperable standards and promotes the development of technologies to enhance safety and operational efficiency in North American rail systems. Through its involvement in this program, Rail Vision is set to play a crucial role in shaping the future of rail technology in the U.S., collaborating with key industry players, including major U.S. rail operators. This collaboration not only aligns Rail Vision with significant industry stakeholders but also boosts its profile among prospective clients looking for cutting-edge safety and automation technologies. The Technology Coordination Committee oversees the program within the framework of the American Association of Railroads (AAR). MxV...

Automated pheromone traps aim to simplify forest pest monitoring Male gypsy moth. Credit: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft Despite being widely popular, moths, and their larvae in particular, are not always welcome in forests, parks and gardens. Some moth species constitute a real threat to forests when they appear en masse. In the past, they have stripped entire deciduous and coniferous stands bare in many places in Germany. Forest pest monitoring is consequently particularly important to track their reproduction and to protect forests from greater damage. Research scientists from the Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation and Automation IFF are developing a digital, automated pheromone trap, together with the Nordwestdeutsche Forstliche Versuchsanstalt in the DiMoTrap project, which could significantly reduce the labor of hitherto complex manual monitoring for forest protection. Fraunhofer IFF research scientists and the Nordwestdeutsche Forstliche Versuchsan-stalt's forest protectio...

NASA Unveils Game-Changing Electric Propulsion Technology for Future Space Missions NASA’s new propulsion technology enhances small spacecraft capabilities for future planetary missions and extends the operational life of existing satellites. By partnering with commercial entities, NASA not only advances its technology commercialization goals but also supports the U.S. space industry’s global leadership. Credit: Northrop Grumman NASA’s innovative propulsion technology propels small spacecraft exploration and extends satellite lifetimes, supporting U.S. leadership in space technology. NASA has developed an advanced propulsion technology to facilitate future planetary exploration missions using small spacecraft. Not only will this technology enable new types of planetary science missions, one of NASA’s commercial partners is already preparing to use it for another purpose—to extend the lifetimes of spacecraft that are already in orbit. Identifying the opportunity for industry to use thi...

7 biggest cybersecurity stories of 2024 CrowdStrike, Change Healthcare, rising ransomware threats and cyber regulations — here’s what dominated the headlines this year and how CISOs and cyber pros are adapting. Cybersecurity headlines were plenty this year, with several breaches, attacks, and mishaps drawing worldwide attention. But a few incidents in particular had far-reaching consequences, with the potential to reshape industry protections, shake up how vendors secure customers’ systems, or drive security leaders to reassess their strategies. Longer-term trends such as increased cybersecurity regulations and the impact of AI on the industry also had and will have a significant impact on IT security operations in 2024 and beyond. Here is a look at the cybersecurity stories of the year, along with perspective on how these happenings are reshaping CISOs’ strategies and tactics in defending the enterprise. Change Healthcare ransomware attack A ransomware attack on UnitedHealth Group–ow...

Wavelet Denoising Techniques in Permafrost Monitoring Wavelet denoising techniques have gained prominence for their ability to enhance signal quality by reducing noise in various applications. In a recent article published in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers from China have developed an approach to apply wavelet denoising to fiber optic monitoring signals in permafrost regions to improve the accuracy of settlement location identification. Map of monitoring site location. Map showing the location of NOAA surveys collected and U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) surveys collected along with sample and bottom photo locations. Image Credit: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-024-59941-4 Background The unique environmental conditions of permafrost regions present challenges that necessitate tailored denoising approaches for optimal signal processing. In permafrost regions, where extreme climatic conditions prevail, fiber optic monitoring technology offers a cost-effective solution...

STMicroelectronics to boost AI at the edge with new MCU Many of the highest-performance AI and ML applications are hard to access for companies that need lower cost-to-entry options or are in need of low-power options. Newer microcontrollers will need to make these AI tools available to these customers, too, in order to make AI truly ubiquitous. On December 10, STMicroelectronics announced a new microcontroller series integrating, for the first time, accelerated machine learning (ML) capabilities. This new series is designed to bring high performance features like computer vision, audio processing, and algorithmic processing to the market for even cost-sensitive, power-conscious customers. The company said the STM32N6 microcontroller (MCU) series is its most powerful to date, and the first to embed ST’s proprietary neural processing unit (NPU), the Neural-ART Accelerator, delivering 600 times more machine-learning performance than a highend STM32 MCU today. “We are on the verge of a s...

Smart Roads: Everything You Need to Know Think of smart roads as autonomous vehicles’ (AVs) silent partner. Improving smart infrastructure on our roadways not only will help AVs navigate roads better and safer, but it will also enhance the entire transportation system’s performance. AVs are touted as safer than human-driven vehicles since most accidents are due to human error. But before AVs are market-ready, technology advances are still needed to improve the vehicles’ ability to see around obstacles such as trucks and to anticipate pedestrian and vehicle movement. For Construction Pros argues that smart roads are just as important as smart vehicles. The focus should go beyond AV technology to include upgrading the existing road infrastructure. Although some AV manufacturers don’t rely on smart roads, the publication says their development can play an important role in speeding up the adoption of AVs. What Are Smart Roads? Intel says that cities can gather data with internet-of-thin...

Quantum Sensors: Applications in Medical Imaging Quantum sensors are transforming the field of medical imaging by offering unprecedented precision and capabilities. These advanced sensors leverage the principles of quantum mechanics, such as superposition and entanglement, to achieve highly sensitive measurements that were previously unattainable. This article explores the various applications of quantum sensors in medical imaging and their potential to transform healthcare. Understanding Quantum Sensors Quantum sensors operate based on the unique properties of quantum particles. Unlike classical sensors, which rely on macroscopic properties, quantum sensors use quantum states to measure physical quantities with extreme accuracy. These sensors can detect minute changes in magnetic fields, temperature, and other parameters, making them ideal for medical imaging applications. Applications in Medical Imaging 1. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Quantum sensors have significantly enhanced ...

China’s top EV maker BYD kicks off robotics recruitment drive for young talent China’s top electric vehicle maker BYD is conducting a new mass recruitment drive for robotics talent to staff its embodied intelligence (EI) unit, in a sign that the company is doubling down on robot-related research. The Shenzhen-based company posted a global recruitment ad on the Chinese social media platform WeChat, describing job openings for 10 types of senior engineers in areas including sensory algorithms, robotics, and software. BYD did not specify how many people it will recruit. The company did not respond to a request for comment on Tuesday. The jobs are open to fresh graduates with master’s or doctorate degrees in mechanics, automation, computation, mathematics and electronics information. Workers can be posted in Shenzhen, Hefei or Changsha. BYD’s EI research team, created in 2022, is engaged in developing various types of robotic bodies and systems, with a stated goal of improving robots’ dec...