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Easily Measure Bulk Container Fill Levels with Versatile Sensing Solutions

On February 20, 2026 in Industrial Automation, Robotics, Sensors by Banner Engineering

As packages and other products come down a conveyor line, an automated sorting system distributes parcels and sends them, oftentimes, to a bulk container that requires measurement to prevent overload.

New Tech Tuesdays: TinyML in Your Toothbrush: Why AI at the Edge Is Getting Smaller (and Smarter)

On October 14, 2025 in All, Computing, General, IoT, Low Power, Medical, New Tech Tuesdays, Sensors by Mouser Technical Content Staff

TinyML and edge AI are helping improve oral health by making smart toothbrushes possible. See how compact sensors, ultra-low-power MCUs, and ML techniques enable on-device analysis and feedback.

New Tech Tuesdays: Eye-Catching Biometric Security

On July 8, 2025 in All, New Tech Tuesdays, Sensors by Mouser Technical Content Staff

Although challenges involving privacy concerns and the need for specialized hardware remain, iris scanning will play an increasingly important role in the future of personal and professional security.

Tagged With: biometrics, identity verification, iris recognition, onsemi, security, sensors

The Sensor Technologies Powering Gesture-Controlled Hearables

On January 22, 2025 in All, Audio, General, Power, Sensors by Mouser Technical Content Staff

Advanced sensor technologies like accelerometers, gyroscopes, and optical sensors are revolutionizing gesture-controlled hearables. Learn about the innovations in AI and MEMS technology that make these devices more intuitive and responsive.

Sensors and Analytics in Industrial Automation

On November 25, 2024 in All, Automation, General, Industrial, Sensors by Hector Barresi

Sensors and analytics comprise critical Industry 5.0 technologies and serve as key enablers of industrial automation. Leveraging these technologies can turn data into actionable insights for safer, more efficient, and more sustainable operations on the factory floor.

Agronomy and Algorithms to Cultivate Next-Gen Farming

On August 29, 2024 in All, General, Sensors by Traci Browne

Precision agriculture leverages technology to increase farm productivity and sustainability, but it faces obstacles like connectivity and the need for labor-efficient solutions. This blog explores these challenges and the roles of engineers and technology in overcoming them.

New Tech Tuesdays: Embracing the Edge: Computing Where It Counts

On June 11, 2024 in All, Automation, Dev Tools, General, Industrial, IoT, New Tech Tuesdays, Sensors by Rudy Ramos

Embedded devices powered by system-on-chips (SoCs) provide a compact yet powerful computing solution. Learn how embedded devices and SoCs are revolutionizing data processing and real-time analytics.

Designing Asset Tracking Applications with Pre-certified Sensors

On May 31, 2024 in All, General, Sensors by Sensirion

Sensors used in asset tracking applications for perishables must offer a high degree of confidence in their performance and are generally required to meet standards defined by WHO, NIST, and ISO. Here, we focus on reducing the time and effort spent on certification by using pre-certified sensors.

ST SensorTile.box PRO Allows Anyone to Create IoT Products

On April 5, 2024 in All, Dev Tools, General, IoT by STMicroelectronics

The IoT is reshaping our world by connecting everything from smart thermostats to entire factories, facilitated by advances in microcontrollers and wireless technologies. Development kits like the ST SensorTile.box PRO make it easy for anyone to start learning about IoT principles and design.

Dexterous Robotics: The Fast-Track to Mastery

On January 12, 2024 in All, General, Robotics, Sensors by Carolyn Mathas

Toyota Research Institute’s new robotics approach allows robots to quickly learn and master dexterous behaviors from teleoperated demonstrations, enabling them to perform complex tasks without extensive reprogramming, while a planned large behavior models system further enhances their learning and creative capabilities.

Tagged With: ai, dexterous robotics, robotics, sensors, toyota

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