Product Focus: Sensors

See where the product focus is this month: sensors, including a programmable IMU-based sensor system from Bosch Sensortec; tactile force sensors from Tekscan; capacitive sensors from EBE sensors + motion; and Introtek's noninvasive air bubble sensor that incorporates the latest ultrasonic technology.

DNA Origami Sensor

A team has developed a general, modular strategy for designing sensors that can be easily adapted to various target molecules and concentration ranges. The new modular sensor has the potential to significantly accelerate the development of new diagnostic tools for research. Read on to learn more.

Novel Biosensing-Membrane for Glucose Detection and Monitoring

Inspired by the structure of electron-transfer chains in the mitochondria, a research group has developed a 3D mesoporous biosensing-membrane with neighborhood nanostructures that...

Sensor Detects Early Alzheimer's Disease

A new biosensor can be used to screen for Alzheimer’s disease and other diseases. The sensor works by detecting a particular type of small protein, in this case a cytokine known as Tumour Necrosis...

Wearable Skin Patch Monitors Hemoglobin in Deep Tissues

A team of engineers has developed an electronic patch that can monitor biomolecules, including hemoglobin, in deep tissues.

Smart Wearable Sensors for Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson's Disease is the fastest-growing neurodegenerative condition in the world and affects 600,000 Americans yearly at a cost of $20 billion to the U.S. healthcare system.

Stable Electrodes for Long-Term BCI

The electrode can be worn comfortably and stable for up to four weeks, without the potential need for any medical personnel to intervene to maintain it.

AI-Enabled Optical Fiber Sensor Device Monitors Brain Injury

The results from tests on animal brain tissues suggest it could help clinicians to better monitor both disease progression and patients’ response to treatment than is currently possible.

Building Better Gas-Phase Biosensors for Fight Against Diseases

By embedding enzymes inside the polymer string, the enzymes were operational even in a dry state.

Optimizing Illumination for qPCR Diagnostics — Design Considerations

A complete optical path minimizes signal crosstalk between detection channels.

‘Seeing’ Nonuniformities in 2D Materials May Lead to New Medical Sensors

Detecting nonuniformities in optical properties opens the door to new uses

Low-Cost, 3D Printed Device May Broaden Ultrasound Use

Researchers have developed a low-cost, highly precise focused ultrasound (FUS) device that can be used on small animal models in preclinical research.

E-Nose Could Diagnose Parkinson’s

Researchers have developed a portable, artificially intelligent olfactory system.

How a Brain-Computer Interface Works

Marcus Gerhardt and his company at Blackrock Neurotech are creating a brain-computer interface that restores senses for paralyzed patients.

Assistive Audio Signal Stimulation Offers Relief for Parkinson’s Patients

Early indicators suggest that there are significant mood improvements that assist in the quality of life for the patients testing the devices.

Single-Use Sensor Strips Detect Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks

A single-use sensor strip can be used with a circuit board.

COVID Breathalyzer Allows Mass Screenings in Public

A prototype “breathalyzer” accurately diagnoses COVID-19, even in asymptomatic individuals, in less than 5 minutes.

New Software May Help Neurology Patients Capture Clinical Data with Their Own Smartphones

The software accurately detects movements performed during motor function assessments.

Custom Finger Clip Offers New Way to Measure Blood Pressure, Other Vitals

The novel device uses two photoplethysmography (PPG) sensors.

New Technology Offers Better Diagnosis of Dizziness

The vibrating device uses bone-conducted sounds to achieve better results.

Brain-Recording Device Could Help Patients Regain Mobility

The customizable device for recording brain activity is also affordable.

Stretchable Pressure Sensor Could Lead to Better Robotics, Prosthetics

The sensor can be stretched up to 50 percent with almost the same sensing performance.

Smartphone Platform Gives Early Warning for Cancer

A new platform provides visual detection analysis for lung cancer and ketosis/diabetes via different testing probes.

Biosensor Enables Ultrafast Detection of COVID-19

Researchers have developed a genosensor that is efficient in detecting SARS-CoV-2.

Quantum Brain Sensors Could Spot Dementia

Quantum sensors for the brain may soon identify brain diseases like dementia, ALS, and Parkinson’s.

Optical Design Considerations for Additive Manufacturing

Light-based methods open many opportunities for medical applications.

Wearable Head Scanner Allows Mobility During Brain Scans

Researchers have proposed a solution to both clearly visualize and accurately assess the brain via photoacoustic imaging.

Noninvasive Test Detects Cancer Cells

A diagnostic nanoparticle can reveal the presence of cancerous proteins.