Capacitive displacement sensors turn tiny gaps into actionable signals. By measuring changes in capacitance as target moves, these devices deliver precise, non-contact readings of position and motion.

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Imagine a world where your smart home devices are so efficient, you barely think about them, no constant recharging, no scrambling for fresh batteries, just seamless automation. Yet, for many, this ...

CU Boulder Today—A team of University of Colorado Boulder researchers is making reliable, inexpensive and easy-to-deploy sensors that monitor soil in real time as it, essentially, breathes in and out.

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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 ...

Abstract: The calibration process involved comparing data from capacitive sensors with soil moisture content measured continuously by the volumetric water content (VWC) method. The results showed that ...

This entry into the 2025 Pet Hacks Contest is about bringing some fun feedback to normally silent plants. Fytó integrates sensors and displays into a 3D printed planter. The sensors read the various ...

Electricity can be a pretty handy tool when it stays within the bounds of its wiring. It’s largely responsible for our modern world and its applications are endless. When it’s not running in wires or ...