The pacemaker is a medical device that was initially introduced in 1958. At that time, the device used external components and was far from inconspicuous or convenient. Image Credit: Amphenol Sensors ...

The evolution of modern healthcare has been profoundly shaped by advancements in medical devices, with sensors playing a crucial role in this transformation. As the demand for more accurate, portable, ...

Researchers at La Trobe University have built a sensor that mimics the protective surface of gut cells and, in lab tests, ...

The downsizing of medical devices in critical care is improving patient treatment. More elegant and advanced, smaller medical devices are enabling medical professionals to deliver enhanced care in ...

Vertical Hall sensors, integrated within standard CMOS processes, have emerged as versatile components for magnetic field measurements in a range of industrial and consumer applications. These devices ...

Smart homes were once the stuff of futurism, but they're here and they're surprisingly affordable and easy to implement ...

Sensor fusion has been around for many years and is ubiquitous in mobile device designs. Sensor fusion “fuses” data from different types of sensors to improve measurement accuracy, such as for motion ...

With a design that prominently displays a bare needle, the Sen-Serter glucose sensor insertion device from Medtronic Diabetes (Northridge, CA) has been nicknamed "the harpoon" by diabetic bloggers.

Engineers have introduced a holistic system that integrates sensing, storage and processing at the sensor's edge to enable efficient and secure signal processing. Brain-inspired hardware minimizes ...

A look at the most noteworthy IoT sensors and devices at CES 2021, with applications ranging from security and home health monitoring to access control and environmental monitoring. For Security, Home ...

Learn how smart collars and sensors track vitals to ensure a longer, healthier life, and discover how they provide real-time ...