Laser Proximity Sensors use laser beams to detect the presence or absence of objects within a certain range. They are used in security systems, robotics, automation, and industrial processes, where ...

Robotics technology that not only performs simple tasks but also supports humans in all their tasks is among the key technologies in industrial manufacturing. But this requires that robots be able to ...

Earthquake damaged buildings, bridges and other critical infrastructure may be evaluated more quickly for safety and response options following an event with new optical sensor technology and software ...

Zondlo’s research team is developing more sophisticated and nimble tools to measure air pollution from the ground and from the air, with devices such as laser sensors and drones. The electric vehicle ...

Velodyne CEO and founder Dave Hall is finding new automotive applications for the laser lidar technology he developed more than a decade ago. Spinning laser lidar sensors, invented by Velodyne’s David ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) High-performance engineering thermoplastics are widely applied in aerospace, automotive, biomedical, and electronics fields. To enhance the safety and extend the service life of ...

Fraunhofer IAF has achieved a milestone in its development of laser threshold magnetometry (LTM), with the first measurement of magnetic-field-dependent stimulated emission. The findings, published in ...

A new EU project plans to expand adventures in the cosmos with a suitably space-age technology: lasers. The INPHOMIR initiative is developing the lasers to enhance spacecraft sensors. By emitting tiny ...

Every once in a while, you get your hands on a cool piece of hardware, and of course, it’s your first instinct to open it up and see how it works, right? Maybe see if it can be coaxed into doing just ...