Arduino is a microcontroller designed for real-time hardware control with very low power use. Raspberry Pi is a full computer that runs operating systems and handles complex tasks. Arduino excels at ...

I spent several weeks testing Withings’ BeamO thermometer to see who could benefit the most from its futuristic design.

What use is a sensor that's wrong?

I love the Pi, but it's not always the best tool for the job.

This study investigates the relationship between classroom thermal environment and student learning performance in a controlled university setting using Arduino-based temperature and humidity sensors.

Over the past decades, physicists and quantum engineers introduced a wide range of systems that perform desired functions leveraging quantum mechanical effects. These include so-called quantum sensors ...

A dual resonator graphene sensor measures pressure with exceptional precision and stability, using built-in temperature compensation to maintain accuracy across wide pressure and temperature ranges.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Though the meaning of smart home varies depending on who you ask, with so many useful smart sensors for your home, if your home isn't smart, ...

1 Hydrosciences, Postgraduate College-SECIHTI, Texcoco, Mexico. 2 Hydrosciences, Postgraduate College, Texcoco, Mexico. Soil temperature dynamics play a crucial role in various soil processes and ...

Thermopile sensors offer a reliable way to measure temperature without physical contact, making them ideal for real-world applications where speed, safety, and precision matter. Whether you are ...

Designing an analog circuit can be a frustrating experience, as noted by Nick Cornford in his Design Idea (DI), “DIY RTD for a DMM.” With a fortnight’s struggle, I completed the design of 4 mA to 20mA ...

It's a little fussy to set up, but gives real insights into how your body is responding to hot weather exercise. Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a ...