Sensors

Cambridge Mechatronics Ltd. (CML) develops technology and IP around shape memory alloy actuators. Their primary use is optical image stabilization for mobile phones, but applications range more widely from AR/VR headset components to haptic feedback.

The UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase was held in London on November 11, 2022, and IDTechEx attended the event in person, watching talks and panel discussions and talking to many of the key players present. This premium article focuses on quantum computing activity at the event.

A floor that can feel when you fall, a warmth that wanders from room to room with you; could the house of the future take care of you?

Tuesday 29 November 2022 - This webinar includes case studies showing successful commercialization examples from 2022 across multiple market sectors; Discussion of anticipated announcements in 2023; Brief assessment of the status and potential of printed/flexible electronics; and Identification and assessment of technological gaps likely to be an R&D focus in 2023

Ever wondered how a touch-sensitive screen works? The answer is capacitive sensing, which can detect the presence of your finger through the protective glass sheet and doesn't require any pressure.

IDTechEx's new research report, "Metamaterials Markets 2023-2043: Optical and Radio-Frequency", analyses the technology and markets for both classes of electromagnetic metamaterials. Defined as materials that utilize periodic structures to achieve potentially revolutionary capabilities, metamaterials have drawn much attention due to their applications across telecommunications, consumer electronics, and aerospace.

Beam steering is an important part in a lidar system. Four types of the most commonly used beam steering technologies are mechanical, MEMS (microelectromechanical system), flash, and OPA (optical phased array). At the same time, there are quite a few emerging beam steering technologies being developed by various players. This premium article will show you the less common beam steering technologies with detailed explanations.

Elliptic Labs is a Norway-based company developing sensor technology.

SEEQC is developing an on-chip readout scheme for superconducting quantum computers. Tess Skyrme, Technology Analyst at IDTechEx, interviewed CEO John Levy.

Pepperl+Fuchs is a leading German manufacturer of sensory systems and electronics. IDTechEx talked with Pepperl+Fuchs at Robotics and Automation 2022.

IDTechEx spoke to Nick Werstiuk, CEO of Quantum Valley Ideas Lab, a non-profit research center aiming to move quantum technologies into the commercial domain. Specifically, we discussed its vapor cell based radio-frequency detection technology.

Ever-increasing levels of vehicle autonomy are poised to revolutionize both personal and freight transport, reducing time spent sitting in traffic and ushering in new transportation modes such as robotaxis. Of course, autonomy and even ADAS (advanced driver assistance systems) requires vehicles to constantly have a clear picture of their surroundings.

At Automation and Robotics 2022, Mitsubishi Electric presented its so-called 'cooperative robot', which is a type of robot that combines the advantages of both traditional industrial robots and the emerging collaborative robots (cobots).

There are two common kinds of ranging (photodetection) options for lidar systems: one is time of flight (TOF) and another is frequency modulated continuous wave (FMCW). TOF is adopted by more players than FMCW but there is an increasing number of start-ups working on the FMCW approach. This premium article provides an introduction to the two different lidar ranging options and detailed analysis. IDTechEx opinions are also given regarding the future lidar trends.

Could gas sensors facilitate the safe use of wood-burning stoves to combat the energy crisis? With the cost of energy rising dramatically, interest in wood-burning stoves is growing as they become 'more financially appealing than ever'.

Innovation roadmap for the report 'Conductive Ink Market 2023-2033'.

Innovation roadmap for the report 'Conductive Ink Market 2023-2033'.

IDTechEx Reflects on Trends in 2022. For the past decade, the healthcare industry has looked towards decentralization as a means of relieving the pressure placed on healthcare systems.

With the innovation of lidar beam steering technologies, continuous lidar cost reduction, as well as the progress of Advanced Driving Assistance System (ADAS) and Autonomous vehicles (AV), lidars are embracing their potential $8.4 billion-dollar market by 2033.

Lidar refers to 'light detection and ranging' or 'laser imaging, detection, and ranging' and is a technology that has existed for decades. It was developed not long after the invention of laser. A 3D lidar can be used in automotive applications to provide accurate distance information, as well as many others. This premium article offers an introduction to a typical lidar system.