Electrochemical sensors: Advantages and limitations
Electrochemical (EC) sensors are a class of sensors that use electrochemical transducers as electrodes to recognize various indistinguishable, flammable gases and a wide range...
The impact of Machine Vision applications
Due to its speed, accuracy, and repeatability, machine vision excels in the quantitative measurement of a structured scene. In contrast, human vision excels at...
Everything about RFID tags – Pros and cons
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is a term for technologies that utilize radio waves to automatically identify objects or people from a distance, starting from...
Industrial applications of 3D Vision in Robotics – Today and Tomorrow
A revolution is taking place in robotics, and it’s just getting started. The revolution is driven by 3D vision, which is exponentially increasing innovation...
Best head and eye trackers for PC gaming
Head tracking technology has grown increasingly popular among PC gamers in recent years. Many gamers have been searching for an opportunity to enhance their...
3D cameras revolutionize companion robots – David Chen of Orbbec [Interview]
Imagine a friend that can diagnosis your illnesses, play with your children, and follows you around to provide a cold drink whenever you need...
Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) explained
Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) is a powerful communication tool that allows a human to control a computer, peripheral, or other electronic devices with thought. It...
Is 3D printing hazardous to your health?
While 3D printers are not yet found in every office, school, or business, their popularity gradually increases. When their use grows, safety questions have...
How to use laser cutting to bring your product idea to life
There are over 30,000 new products launched in the United States annually. For the developers of these products, the first step in bringing their...
Three types of lasers used in materials processing
Since its inception in the early 60s, the laser has progressed from laboratory curiosity to a sophisticated industrial tool. Laser is used as an...
Top LiDAR tools for geospatial professionals
LiDAR technology is a proven method for acquiring accurate digital terrain model data and associated imagery under a wide range of conditions.
LiDAR offers many...
LiDAR – Strengths and weaknesses
Light detection and ranging (LiDAR), aka airborne laser scanning (ALS), is a widely used remote sensing technology with promising potential to assist in mapping,...
