Category: Sensors

Rail Heat Sensors, Under Scrutiny in Ohio Crash, Face Few Regulations

The New York Times – Business:
Safety experts said the East Palestine derailment might not have happened had Norfolk Southern placed sensors closer together. The federal government doesn’t require or regulate their use.
Carmakers Are Pushing Autonomous Tech. This Engineer Wants Limits.

The New York Times – Business:
Missy Cummings, who spent more than a year at the federal auto safety agency, said that drivers were putting too much trust in systems like Tesla’s Autopilot and that regulators needed to restrict their use.
Can Sensor Technology Help Keep Office Workers Healthy?

The New York Times – Business:
The company OpenSensors uses small, inexpensive sensors to monitor air quality and other conditions in offices. The timing couldn’t be better.

Rail Heat Sensors, Under Scrutiny in Ohio Crash, Face Few Regulations