How technology reads color Color translates to computer via a series of values. Knowing those values for the shade you need can help you navigate sensors and apps, and match color accurately ...

Two images, one sensor. New Olympus sensor, developed with the Tokyo Institute of Technology, captures color and near-infrared images simultaneously.

How these sensors work I tested three color sensors: the Nix Mini, Color Muse and Palette Pico. Each is a little different in hardware and app design, but they work in a similar way.

With their ability to detect changes in the hue of lubricants, color sensors are invaluable tools in predictive maintenance.

If you spend a lot of time reading about cameras, you’re probably familiar with the terms CMOS sensor and CCD sensor, as they describe the two most popular digital camera sensor types. You probably ...