A velocity measurement system that captures an athlete in motion and automatically calculates performance metrics for coaches to use in training long jumpers seems like an ideal addition to the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, California. What’s unusual is the developer- the BMW Technology Office in Mountain View, California. BMW sponsors four national governing […]
Sensing in Home Monitoring and Control
Joyce Warrington of Ingersoll Rand Residential Solutions explains the sensing that can be incorporated in a home monitoring system at the 2012 International CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas. The control and monitoring is made possible by Nexia Home Intelligence (formerly Schlage LiNK) based on Z-Wave technology. To watch the video, click here. For […]
How Sensor Fusion Impacts Systems
Sensing in the AR.Drone Quadricopter
Controlled by a cell phone (iPhone/iPod, Touch/iPad and others), Parrot’s AR.Drone quadricopter uses pressure sensors (for altitude) and camera sensors for its control. At the 2011 International CES in Las Vegas, Yoni Benatar, project manager for Parrot explains the sensors in the wirelessly-controlled aerial robot to Sensor Tips senior editor Randy Frank. The AR.Drone employs […]
A Short Demonstration of GM’s EN-V Capabilities
I attended the 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, and had the opportunity to look for sensors in a variety of applications. General Motors two-wheel EN-V concept vehicle provided a great example. Driven in a variety of modes, including autonomous driven over a programmed path, the electric vehicles demonstrated both tracking and collision […]
Legislating More Sensors
If the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gets its way, backup cameras will be required on all new vehicles by 2014. Intended to prevent drivers from backing over pedestrians, the Rule could add the cost of camera and display electronics to low-end cars, the most cost-sensitive vehicles. NHTSA data indicates an average of 292 […]
Four Cameras and Xilinx FPGA Provide Surround View for Vehicles
At Convergence 2010, Xilinx’ Paul Zoratti explains how new vehicle applications for cameras are possible using field programmable gate array (FPGA) technology. With Xilinx SP605 evaluation board, four cameras can be used for a surround view system or decoupled into multiple systems including rear view parking and blind spot detection. The cameras are OmniVision OV9715 […]
Automotive Camera Module Operates in Low-Light Applications
Melexis’ Mark White demonstrates the capability of the Melexis automotive camera module for night vision applications at Convergence 2010. With its high dynamic range and high sensitivity for low light levels and sensitivity to near infrared light, Melexis automotive camera module (ACM), the MLX75403, can be used for night sensing applications. For more information on […]
