Iris Recognition vs. Retina Scanning – Pros and Cons
Traditional authentication systems require the user to perform the cumbersome task of memorizing numerous passwords, personal identification numbers (PIN), pass-phrase, and answers to secret...
How semiconductor shortage is changing product design—for the better
When it comes to product design, changes in the semiconductor industry have a significant impact. And the current shortage of chips is also leading...
Flow sensors – Advantages and disadvantages explained
Flow sensors are devices designed to measure the flow rate of gases, liquids, or solids flowing through a pipe or conduit over a certain...
The history of Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) – Timeline
Researchers have already demonstrated the human neuroprosthetic control of computer cursors, robotic limbs, and speech synthesizers, using no more than 256 electrodes. These successes...
Printed batteries for small-scale devices explained
Printed batteries, also known as flexible batteries, are less than a millimeter thick, weigh less than a gram, and can be stretchable. They can...
Risks and challenges in the battery value chain
Batteries have tremendous potential. They are a key technology to create significant economic value, increase energy access, and drive a responsible and just value...
ID Scanner: What it is and how it works
Technology has grown significantly over the past few years. Apart from making life easier for all citizens, innovations have also been leading all security-related...
Guidelines to use an infrared thermometer gun for fever screening
A non-contact or infrared thermometer gun is a device that can quickly determine surface skin temperature of people in high throughput areas such as...
Pneumatic artificial muscle robots: Benefits and challenges
The pneumatic artificial muscle (PAM) is typically a gas actuator developed using a bionic design to imitate biological muscles. McKibben artificial muscle is the...
Lithium battery safety – Guidelines to follow
Lithium-ion batteries are the industry standard for all rechargeable devices today. They have higher energy densities than legacy batteries (up to 100 times higher)...
Advantages and disadvantages of wireless technologies
Wireless communication is an integral part of our lives. It has led to many modern technologies, including smartphones, wireless computer networking, and wireless personal...
Empowering automation: The revolution of automated charging for AGV batteries
Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) have become the backbone of modern logistics and manufacturing, and many industries are seeking efficiency and precision. These silent workhorses...
