SmartCow introduced its new audio-visual development kit, Apollo. Built around NVIDIA Jetson Xavier NX, Apollo enables developers to create applications with conversational AI capabilities. The global Natural Language Processing (NLP) market is predicted to grow from US $20.98 billion in 2021 to the US $127.26 billion in 2028 at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) […]
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Sensor simulation software provides high-rez visualization for testing autonomous vehicle functions
dSPACE is launching AURELION, a new sensor simulation solution that provides high-resolution visualization for testing and validating functions for autonomous driving. The solution, which can be operated either in the cloud or locally, generates photorealistic images in real-time for camera simulation and, using ray tracing, an exact environment for radar and lidar simulation. With AURELION, […]
Incremental encoder/sensor includes 8x interpolator
TT Electronics announced the launch of FlexSense, a revolutionary technology designed to optimize optical encoder applications. The FlexSense series consists of the FS210 Transmissive Incremental Encoder and the FS310 Reflective Incremental Encoder Sensors. Highlighting the depth of TT’s engineering expertise, the FlexSense encoder sensor array vastly reduces the design complexities of optical encoder solutions. The FlexSense sensor […]
Touch-panel display targets industrial apps
Schmitt Industries’ Acuity Laser is excited to announce the new 8-inch Touch Panel Display. Building upon the technology from our previous 7-inch version, the 8-inch Touch Panel Display comes with fully revamped 2.0 software, the ability to communicate with up to 6 Acuity sensors, a full suite of connection ports, and the ability to easily […]
MIPI a-PHY release double data rate from 16 to 32 Gpbs
The MIPI Alliance announced the release of MIPI A-PHY v1.1, the next version of the automotive serializer-deserializer (SerDes) physical-layer interface. Version 1.1 doubles the maximum available downlink data rate from 16 Gigabits per second (Gbps) to 32 Gbps and includes other enhancements to help automotive OEMs and their suppliers implement high-performance image sensors and displays in next-generation […]
MEMS inertial accelerometers target spacecraft electronics testing
Silicon Designs, Inc. announced the global market launch of the Model 1527 Series, a family of miniature, radiation-tested, tactical-grade MEMS inertial accelerometers. Offered in three standard full-scale acceleration ranges, of ±10 g, ±25 g, and ±50 g, respectively, the Series is expressly designed to support a variety of critical space electronics testing requirements, including those […]
GMR wheel-speed/distance sensor targets ADAS apps
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. (“Allegro”) announced its new A19360 wheel speed and distance sensor for use in emerging applications in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). The cutting-edge giant magnetoresistance (GMR) sensor provides automakers with the signal resolution and reliability required for advanced levels of automation in passenger vehicles and mobility-as-a-service applications. According to a recent report by consulting […]
Long-range wireless sensors use LoRaWAN standard
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. announced the availability of MultiTech RevealÔ Sensors, long-range wireless sensors for the Internet of Things (IoT). Originally designed and manufactured by recently acquired RadioBridge, the sensors utilize the LoRaWAN wireless standard and are all engineered for long-range, low cost, and extended battery life applications. The MultiTech Reveal sensors are designed with an […]
High-precision radar sensor targets automotive ADAS apps
In an effort to move autonomous driving and vehicle safety forward, Texas Instruments announced an expansion of its automotive offerings that can help automakers improve how advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) sense objects. TI’s new AWR2944 radar sensor adds to the company’s extensive portfolio of analog and embedded processing products and technologies, giving automotive engineers more […]
INS, GNSS/RTK modules target ADAS, AV applications requiring ASIL-B
ACEINNA Inc. announced the INS401 INS and GNSS/RTK solution for autonomous vehicle precise positioning. The INS401 is part of ACEINNA’s new product portfolio that provides high accuracy and high integrity localization for developers and manufacturers of ADAS and Autonomy solutions for autonomous vehicles of all types. The INS401 is a state-of-the-art, high-performance Inertial Navigation System […]