Recent sensor technologies have brewed innovation across many industries. LiDAR sensors utilize more efficient lasers for 3D mapping of environments, flexible sensors can conform to most any surface, and biometric sensors have increased capabilities, allowing for more vital information. IoT and edge sensors are also arriving with increased data throughput while consuming less energy, and others can take advantage of harvesting energy directly from the wearer.
In this roundup, we look at some of the latest sensor technologies to hit the market over the last year, their potential applications, and what the future will bring with the next evolution of advances: