Samsung today revealed 10 new research and development projects on system software and smart sensor materials that it's going to support as part of its aim to further future growth-engine technologies in South Korea. The company launched this R&D support program back in 2013 with a 1.5 trillion won or $1.3 billion budget that would cover the next ten years. Up till now the company has selected more than 160 projects for support.
The R&D support program covers basic science, materials and information as well as communications technology, the company has picked separate themes for providing more support. Last year it was all about Internet of Things security and energy storage, this time around the company has gone with smart home sensor materials and system software for new themes. These projects include a 3D nanocrystal touch sensor which reacts to pressure from various dimensions as opposed to existing optical sensors that are more sensitive to vertical pressure. This sensor technology is likely to be widely used in future mobile devices, home security and equipment for disabled people, according to Samsung.
