Virtus Advanced Sensors (VAS), a US company commercializing MEMS-based multi-axis inertial sensors, has established a wholly-owned subsidiary in Tokyo, Japan, Virtus Japan Kabushiki Kaisha (K.K.), to help the company develop a long-term presence in Asia.
Accelerometers
Accelerometers
Virtus establishes subsidiary and key MEMS partnership in Japan
Submitted by nestorb on Mon, 2007-03-19 13:05.How fast? How far? Let the gadgets do the work as you run
Submitted by nestorb on Tue, 2007-03-13 19:03. Carmel is home to a thriving running community, and road racer Josh Trisler is one of its brightest stars.
Voltron-Like Modular Robot Demonstrated
Submitted by nestorb on Sun, 2007-03-11 19:01. Each bot module is effectively a robot in its own right, and can move independently, flip over and rotate like wheels. They also have 3D accelerometers that let them know their precise orientation. The six sides of each module can dock with any other module.
Bush okays some technology exports to China
Submitted by nestorb on Sat, 2007-03-10 15:22. The certification was for 20 Honeywell model QA 750 accelerometers to be incorporated into railway geometry measurement systems for China's Ministry of Railways, and equipment and technology associated with the production and testing of composite components for Boeing commercial aircraft.
New models of accelerometer from Applied Measurement
Submitted by nestorb on Thu, 2007-03-08 14:48. Applications for the 4610 and 4630 accelerometers include low frequency uses such as flight testing, vibration/shock monitoring, motion analysis, transportation (such as trains), road vehicle testing, machine control and modal analysis.
Phidgets announces $95 3-Axis Accelerometer
Submitted by nestorb on Sun, 2007-03-04 15:22. "In the past users had to use multiple Dual Axis Accelerometers in order to track vibration, tilt and acceleration. We have now made it a lot easier by putting all the required functionality on a single cost effective module"
Ultra-compact accelerometers for portable products
Submitted by nestorb on Thu, 2007-02-22 19:03. STMicroelectronics has announced a new power- and cost-optimised addition to its family of ultra-compact 'low-g' linear accelerometers.
VIP SENSORS Announces New MEMS Piezoresistive Accelerometer
Submitted by nestorb on Fri, 2007-02-16 19:03. VIP Sensors offers a range of piezoelectric and voltage mode accelerometers, piezoresitive accelerometers, signal conditioners, cable assemblies and accessories in addition to their newly released Smart Sensors Network System.
Apple Takes on Cell Phones
Submitted by nestorb on Fri, 2007-01-12 23:19. Advanced sensors include an accelerometer that detects when the user has rotated the device from portrait to landscape, then automatically changes the contents of the display accordingly. A proximity sensor detects when the user lifts the iPhone to the ear and immediately shuts off the iPhone to save power and prevent inadvertent touces until the iPhone is moved away.
Nintendo DS wants to grow up to be like Wii
Submitted by nestorb on Sun, 2006-12-10 12:50. DS Motion Card unique plug-in is a revolutionary motion sensor which is compatible with both Nintendo DS and DS Lite handheld consoles. It comes with a 3-axis accelerometer and gyroscope combination that aims to bring handheld gaming to the next level
