Sensor technology has revolutionized the automotive sector, enabling significant advancements in safety, comfort, and automation. Today, vehicles have systems that leverage precise sensing capabilities to enhance the driver and passenger experience while reducing road risks. MEMS (Micro-Electrical Mechanical Systems) technology is at the forefront of this innovation, providing the compactness, accuracy, and reliability required for […]
Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)
MEMS sensor line expanded with automotive-grade IMUs
TDK Corporation has expanded its InvenSense SmartAutomotive™ MEMS sensor lineup with two new 6-axis IMUs: the IAM-20685HP and IAM-20689. These second-generation sensors are designed for automotive safety applications and have entered mass production, with samples currently available. The IAM-20685HP achieves ASIL B certification on technical safety requirements and operates at temperatures up to 125°C. Its […]
How do sensors impact exoskeletons?
Exoskeletons that enhance a human’s capabilities or enable a human to more readily perform normal tasks are being pursued by several organizations. The former design requirements are the military’s goals, but backpackers and other healthy individuals can take advantage of these designs as well. The latter are desired by individuals with disabilities or physical limitations. […]
How sensors help you play ball: part 2
A FIFA-compliant match ball from Adidas has a TDK InvenSense 6-axis MotionTracking device and other electronics mounted in the center of the ball. As shown in Figure 1, the Adidas patented suspension system stabilizes the electronics module. Instead of having the sensing/communication module mounted on the surface of the ball near the inflator valve, the […]
What’s the difference between sensors used in underwater, flying, and creeping robots or drones? part 4
Multimodal robots that can fly and walk or crawl have been the basis of research for many years. In 2016, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania’s GRASP Laboratory reported the development of the Picobug with multimodal characteristics of climbing, jumping, and gliding, or even flying and swimming. With a research paper detailing many executed and […]
What’s the difference between sensors used in underwater, flying, and creeping robots or drones? part 3
The abilities of robots continue to advance with highly capable products performing a variety of tasks, looking almost humanlike as they speak, and even garnering appearances in movies. Perhaps less attractive but equally or even more useful, creeping or crawling robots bring drones down to earth and, in fact, inside the earth. Unlike the micro […]
SmartIndustrial™ product family expanded with thermal stable IMU
TDK Corporation announces the expansion of the InvenSense SmartIndustrial™ sensor platform family with the introduction of the IIM-20670. The IIM-20670 features a robust monolithic 6-axis IMU, 3-axis accelerometer, and a 3-axis gyroscope, with proven shock robustness and capability to simultaneously measure all six axes with a current consumption below 10 mA under all operating conditions. […]
MEMS inertial-sensing module provides six synchronized channels
The STMicroelectronics ASM330LHB automotive-qualified MEMS inertial-sensing module provides accurate measurements for a wide variety of vehicle functions and, with the dedicated software provided, addresses functional-safety applications up to ASIL B[1]. The module contains a 3-axis digital accelerometer and 3-axis digital gyroscope, designed for a lifetime on the road, and provides a six-channel synchronized output. Its high-accuracy inertial […]
Audio sensor detects voice through bones
STMicroelectronics’ LSM6DSV16BX is a unique highly integrated sensor that delivers tremendous space savings inside hearable devices including sports and general-purpose earbuds. It combines a 6-axis inertial measurement unit (IMU) for head tracking and activity detection with an audio accelerometer for detecting voice through bone conduction in a frequency range that exceeds 1KHz. In addition, the LSM6DSV16BX contains […]
IMU measures six axes while drawing less than 10 mA
TDK Corporation announces the expansion of the InvenSense SmartIndustrial sensor platform family. With its support for an extended temperature range of -40 oC to 105 oC, this new 6-axis IMU targets industrial applications that require extreme stability over temperature and great vibration immunity. The IIM-20670 features a robust monolithic 6-axis IMU, 3-axis accelerometer, and 3-axis […]
