Sensors, Actuators
Four practical steps to improved sustainability
Digital transformation concepts are the basis for projects to increase efficiency and reduce carbon footprint.
Sensor for E. coli risk detection for wastewater environments developed
Researchers at CU Boulder have developed and validated a sensor for E. coli risk detection when detecting contamination in wastewater environments.
Engineers fabricate a chip-free, wireless electronic skin
The chip-free device senses and wirelessly transmits signals related to pulse, sweat and ultraviolet exposure, without bulky chips or batteries.
2D boundaries could create electricity
Rice lab leads effort to generate thickness-independent piezoelectricity in atom-thick materials. 2D boundaries could be the key.
Smart face mask, other wearables designed as personal health trackers
University of Missouri researchers developed wearable smart bioelectronic devices and materials for better real-time health monitoring.
Soft actuators in robots emit light in colors, patterns
MIT researchers have created insect-scale robots inspired by fireflies that can emit light when they fly, which enables motion tracking and communication. See video.
Waterproof sensors improve temperature and motion sensitivity, wearability
Waterproof sensor devices could be used for health monitoring and to help with human-robot interactions
Standardizing data collection in breweries
Data collection in breweries is vital for cross-facility digitalization in the brewing industry.
Theory developed to help design systems that can interact more seamlessly
University of Chicago researchers have developed a framework that could help engineers design systems that can interact more seamlessly, resulting in better performance for multicomponent systems such as batteries or sensors.
Instrumentation calibration best practices, benefits
Instrumentation calibration is critical for process facilities to meet stringent calibration verifications and certifications. Four best practices and three benefits are highlighted.
