A MEMS inertial measurement unit (IMU) is claimed to handle defense, aerospace, and other high-end applications at about one-tenth the cost of existing devices. The ADIS16355 inertial sensor from ...

Xsens, a developer of inertial motion capture technology, has released its Next-Generation Xsens Link system alongside Xsens ...

Next-Generation motion capture from Xsens combines smarter sensors, seamless connectivity, and adaptive design to deliver ...

Imperial College spin-out Slamcore is developing artificial intelligence based tools to help robots both map their environment and navigate through it – ‘slam’ in the name comes from ‘simultaneous ...

Geneva, June 16, 2022 – STMicroelectronics (STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has introduced new inertial sensors that contain the ...

The Legged Squad Support System, a BigDog relative, was tested by the Marine Corps in 2014. Legged robot iteration and innovation has progressed since then. (Sarah Dietz / Marine Corps) When it comes ...

In nature, fish are known for their advanced swimming capabilities and have been shown to demonstrate excellent agility, maneuverability, and efficiency. While there are a number of robotic systems ...

Fiber-optic gyros (FOGs) and FOG-based inertial measurement units (IMUs) form key parts of the integrated sensor systems essential for highly accurate autonomous car performance. For example, FOGs ...

Industrial robots perform myriad tasks including electronic and mechanical assembly, product testing, and material handling. On-board force/torque (F/T) sensors help robots verify part insertion, hold ...