Sensors

5 articles

Detect Apr 1, 2001

Olfaction: Sensing the Scents

Most people believe that our perception depends heavily on sight and hearing, and therefore underrate our sense of…

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Active Jan 1, 2000

Smart Structures

THE NEXT STEP IN ENGINEERING Smart structures can sense changes in their environment and respond accordingly. These adaptive…

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Artificial Jul 1, 1999

The Electronic Tongue

Our sense of taste results from our tongue’s ability to identify sweet, salty, bitter, and sour substances. Different…

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