Tobacco hornworm caterpillars have no organs that resemble ears. Yet, scientists were able to figure out how they hear—and it could inspire next generation microphones.

Lego’s next release is a digital brick loaded with sensors that add new layers of interactivity to its play sets. WIRED got exclusive access to the Lego labs where the Smart Brick was born.

Existing defect detection tools using ultrasound rely on phased array ultrasound. In this method, many transducers are pointed in the same direction to generate an image of that specific area. This ...

Devices which help track, analyze, and improve fitness and sporting performance have been emerging for several decades, first with simple devices like step-counting Fitbits and more recently with apps ...

Sensors have been installed at Manresa Island, the Maritime Aquarium and Sheffield Island to monitor Norwalk Harbor.

The parking sensor sound on the Dacia Duster is generally designed to assist drivers while parking by providing audible warnings as the vehicle approaches obstacles. Weight-loss drugs draw thousands ...

Auditory perception and localization are fundamental tasks for many species, allowing them to detect, identify, and spatially localize sound sources in their environment. While biological systems have ...

How LEGO embedded sensing, audio, lighting, and wireless technology into a standard 2 × 4 brick without breaking compatibility with existing sets. Why screen-free interaction and position awareness ...

Before we dive into how IR sensors work, let’s first get a quick understanding of what infrared radiation is. Infrared (IR) radiation is a type of invisible electromagnetic energy with waveforms ...

Lego is a low-tech toy for kids (and adults!), but the brand is bringing the building block toys into the technology space with its new Smart Bricks. These bricks work alongside Smart Tags and Smart ...