This issue of Sensor TechVision TOE identifies advancements and innovations in 3D ultrasound imaging, nanoparticle measurement, sensing emissions from marine vessels, improved ability to use human perspiration to detect diseases, global position sensing.
Sensor TechVision Opportunity Engine (TOE) captures global sensor-related innovations and developments on a weekly basis. Innovations are directed toward developing smart and intelligent sensors with functionalities beyond sensing. Research focus areas include: low power sensors (energy harvesting), industrial automation sensors (M2M, vision sensor), ubiquitous sensor (WSN, sensor fusion), smart sensors (wearables, quantified self), high sensitivity and smaller size (MEMS, nanosensors), and improved security (CBRNE, terahertz). The need for low power, smaller, lighter sensors with enhanced performance attributes and minimal false alarms is driving innovations in the sensors space.
The Sensors and Instrumentation cluster covers innovations pertaining to technologies such as wireless sensors and networks, energy harvesting, haptics and touch, MEMS and nanosensors, Terahertz, ubiquitous/smart sensors, CBRNE, quantified-self, sensor fusion, M2M communications, and drones.
Table of Contents
1. Recent Innovations in Sensors and Instrumentation
- 3D Medical Ultrasound Imaging
- Improved Nanoparticle Measurement
- Documenting Emission Compliance at Sea
- Taking Sweat Samples without Discomfort
- Rugged Submersible Global Positioning Sensor
- Industry Contacts
