Laser Proximity Sensors use laser beams to detect the presence or absence of objects within a certain range. They are used in security systems, robotics, automation, and industrial processes, where ...

Earthquake damaged buildings, bridges and other critical infrastructure may be evaluated more quickly for safety and response options following an event with new optical sensor technology and software ...

Leading sensor manufacturer OPTEX has announced the roll out of its outdoor and high-resolution indoor laser sensor RLS-2020S, complementing its next-generation REDSCAN mini sensor that features a ...

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Research scientist and entrepreneur Sverre Dokken believes laser-based remote sensing has big potential in the maritime domain. But what is LADAR, who’s it for and what are the key benefits? “Our ...

With the development of the information era, sensors capable of transmitting and detecting information have become the leading way to obtain information. Therefore, building a sensor system with a ...

Mid-infrared spectroscopy is one of the main techniques for chemical sensing. Molecules can be identified through their unique pattern of absorption lines, which give rise to the ‘fingerprint region’ ...

The Optex Redscan RLS3060 laser scan detector sensor, designed for use in medium to large sized sites where volumetric detection is required, or perimeter applications where longer range is required ...

Get the latest federal technology news delivered to your inbox. Lightweight, high-powered lasers have become a problem on the battlefield, and the Defense Department’s future-forward research arm, the ...

To shrink size and power consumption for wearables, Rohm has turned to lasers for a short-range proximity detector. Built around a vcsel (vertical cavity surface-emitting laser), RPR-0720 measures ...

Laser particle detectors are a high-tech way for quantifying whats floating around in the air. With a fan, a laser, and a sensitive photodetector, they can measure smoke and other particulates in real ...