Window sensors are a critical part of any home security system. When cameras fail, a window sensor becomes your last line of defense. Install them on all your windows, and you will know when an ...

David Priest is an award-winning writer and editor who formerly covered home security for CNET. Flood sensors are handy gadgets to have around the house, especially if you live in a floodplain or find ...

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 ...

In a way, the magic of a soil moisture sensor’s functionality boils down to a simple RC circuit. But of course, in practice there is a bit more to it than that. [rbaron] explains exactly how ...

The primary purpose of this paper is to suggest basic crash sensor requirements which will form the basis for discussion of this subject. No attempt has been made in the body of this paper to suggest ...

New cars are confusing. With all the computers, sensors, and gadgets, it may seem like there's some sort of magical witchcraft taking place under the hood. We're here to show you how modern automotive ...

Workplace accidents are a huge problem in the U.S., where costs from occupational injuries, illnesses, and fatalities have exceeded $250 billion annually. Addressing these problems requires a ...

I like this report from Ford on how they keep self driving sensors clean. They have air blowers which can divert any insects heading for the sensor up and over it, and sprayers and other air blowers ...