If you read about Hall effect sensors — the usual way to detect and measure magnetic fields these days — it sounds deceptively simple. There’s a metal plate with current flowing across it in one ...

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Curious about how cadence sensors work and how to use them effectively? This hands-on guide breaks down the basics of cadence sensing—from the core principles behind pedal rotation tracking to ...

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Architecture Laboratory, Graduate School of Science, Technology and Innovation, Kobe University, Kobe, Japan Background: Microwave Doppler sensors, capable of detecting minute physiological movements, ...

After dealing with years of widespread reports of “stick drift” on the original Switch Joy-Cons, Nintendo watchers have been hoping the Switch 2 would make use of magnetic Hall effect sensors that ...

The dial control atop Alarmo uses a magnetic Hall effect sensor for improved accuracy and durability. The dial control atop Alarmo uses a magnetic Hall effect sensor for improved accuracy and ...

The chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee told G.O.P. lawmakers that public confrontations with angry constituents could hurt them politically in the midterm elections. By Catie ...

Measuring height with a phone is a convenient alternative when you don’t have a tape measure. Modern smartphones come with advanced sensors and built-in apps that can accurately measure height using ...

Nintendo Switch owners have complained en masse that the joystick used to control their virtual avatars in games was moving on its own, resulting in a frustrating gaming experience. Fortunately, stick ...