CU Boulder researchers have built high-performing optical microresonators, opening the door for new sensor technologies. At ...

Optimizing office environments Infrared sensors that measure mean radiant temperature better reflect the heat levels that individuals perceive. (Courtesy: iStock/AntonioGuillem) The internal ...

Chicago, Jan. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global optical sensors market size was valued at USD 29.21 billion in 2025 and is projected to hit the market valuation of USD 78.28 billion by 2035 at a ...

Figure 1a shows a slotted optical switch. An LED is mounted in a plastic housing, facing a phototransistor, but separated by a gap. If something moves into the gap, it blocks the light path between ...

Some motion sensors are based on optical measurement technologies to provide accurate velocity and position measurements without requiring physical contact with the object or surface being monitored.

Imaging technology has transformed how we observe the universe—from mapping distant galaxies with radio telescope arrays to unlocking microscopic details inside living cells. Yet despite decades of ...

Optical sensors may be uniquely suited for use in robotic hands, according to Carnegie Mellon University researchers who have developed a three-fingered soft robotic hand with multiple embedded fiber ...

There is a point where taking technology for granted hides some of the incredible capabilities of seemingly simple devices. Optical mice are a great example of this principle, using what are more or ...

Air bubble sensors are used to detect air or gas bubbles in flexible clear plastic tubes. They are intended to prevent air infusions. The air bubble sensor has no contact with the liquid and is ...

Sensors help microprocessor-based systems find their bearings. Where would embedded systems be without them? Sensors provide the windows through which microprocessor-based systems can observe their ...