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Sensors

A wearable ultrasonic-system-on-patch for deep tissue monitoring

Wearable ultrasonic sensor monitors people on the move

University of Houston researcher holding a newly developed piezoelectric sensor that has been proven to work at extremely high temperatures

New sensor works at high temperatures in extreme environments

The devices combine insect-inspired nanostructured foils with highly sensitive flexible electronics. Here the device prototypes are applied to commercially available spinal implants and displayed on a spine model.

Smart coatings monitor strain and kill bacteria on orthopaedic implants

Smart compost bin to quantify household food waste

Glass sensors being developed to withstand fusion environment

The new method uses a small radar sensor to acquire real-time, high-resolution reading of a person’s walking pattern, especially the time required to take a step

Radar sensor could predict Alzheimer’s and fall accidents

Soil moisture sensor enables precision farming

The team’s new sensor makes use of PEDOT-Cl-coated cotton sandwiched between electrodes

New material solves pressure problem in wearable sensors

Ultrasonic sensors identify diversions in gas pipelines

A Yellow blaze African cichlid

Sensory organ of fish could help development of pressure sensor for underwater robots

Strain sensor can be stretched to the limit

The photoacoustic sensor could help clinicians diagnose tumours, organ malfunctions and more

Wearable sensor monitors biomolecules in deep tissue