Window sensors are a critical part of any home security system. Learn how they work so you can ensure this last line of defense is there when you need it.

If you spend a lot of time reading about cameras, you’re probably familiar with the terms CMOS sensor and CCD sensor, as they describe the two most popular digital camera sensor types. You probably ...

Tire pressure sensors are a key part of ensuring drivers stay informed about the condition of this crucial piece of automotive equipment.

Haptic sensors have been around for a while now and come in various forms. Regardless of the type of haptic technology utilized, they all work around similar principles of using a combination of force ...

He’s also built a test rig to compare this sensor with other particle sensors (the DSM501A and Sharp sensors). The data from the Maxim sensor looks good, but it’s not good enough for a Tricorder.

How Do Oxygen Sensors Work? Oxygen sensors are a key part of the vehicle emissions system. They measure the differential oxygen levels between the outside air and the exhaust gas to generate a voltage ...

But how do they actually work? At the most basic level, every robot operates through a combination of four core components: sensors, controllers, actuators, and software.

What we knew already Most flood sensors work using the same logic: when two (or three) disconnected probes contact water (which conducts electricity), a circuit is completed and an alarm activated.

There’s a drivetrain on it! We go over the battery, sensors, and other components that make your electric bicycle go.

I'm writing a book with Robert Scoble. The working title is Age of Context: How it will change your work and life. Robert and I contend there are five rapidly converging forces: social media ...