At CES this January, I had the opportunity to explore the latest technologies. One standout innovation was the WeWalk Smart Cane 2 at the TDK booth. This next-generation assistive device is designed for blind and visually impaired users and offers groundbreaking features that set it apart from traditional white canes. The WeWalk Smart Cane 2 […]
TDK Acoustic Data Link Powering and Connecting Through Solid Matter
CES is a great place to see what technologies are still around the corner and have not made it yet to production This TDK Acoustic Data Link is one of the more interesting technologies that can be applied to industrial products first and might make its way into consumers’ lives someday. Initially shown in 2021, […]
Unlocking the Invisible with Sony SWIR Image Sensors
Sony’s Short-Wave Infrared (SWIR) image sensors are transforming industries by allowing the detection of materials and substances invisible to the human eye. This is part of a larger push on sensors, a domain Sony is very successful in. By harnessing specific wavelengths of light, SWIR sensors capture images not only in the visible spectrum but also in […]
Mitsubishi Electric TOKUFASTbot: World’s Fastest Puzzle Cube-Solving Robot
TOKUFASTbot made history by solving a puzzle cube in an astounding 0.305 seconds, a feat that earned it recognition from Guinness World Records as the fastest robot ever to solve a cube. This remarkable achievement surpassed the previous record of 0.38 seconds, setting a new benchmark in robotics and automation. TOKUFASTbot’s success is built on […]
TDK AR+VR Ring Interface: A Prototype Shows Off Components
The advent of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies has transformed how we interact with digital content, and the need for intuitive, responsive interfaces has grown significantly. At CEATEC 2024, TDK demonstrated a ring-shaped interface (controller), offering new hardware options for AR and VR controllers. This ring interface, specifically designed for XR (eXtended […]
TDK AR Retinal Glasses Technology Upgraded at CEATEC 2024
At CEATEC 2024 in Tokyo, TDK unveiled its latest hardware components for AR/VR smart glasses, showcasing a series of innovations highlighting its continued focus on retinal projection technology. This year’s advancements build upon TDK’s efforts to refine direct retinal projection, a system that offers unique AR/VR industry benefits. One of the most anticipated updates was […]