For Professionals

Describe the users, environment, constraints and current approach. State which assumption you want to test and what evidence would change a decision.

Distinguish a research question from a procurement, regulatory or commercial decision; each may require different expertise and documentation.

Compare the conditions of a study or demonstration with the intended use. Consider reliability, safety, maintenance, accessibility and total resource requirements—not only a headline performance figure.

For high-stakes decisions, use qualified technical, regulatory and legal review. A public explanation is not an approval.

A portfolio can explain the problem, your role and non-confidential outcomes. Obtain permission for employer names, images, datasets and client information.

Avoid publishing details that reveal proprietary methods or imply an endorsement. Credit collaborators and distinguish a team achievement from your own responsibilities.

Identify the question, scope, maturity, resources and the specific help you need. State what can be shared at the inquiry stage.

The partnership contact route starts a discussion; it does not create a service contract, a license or a commitment to deliver.

A useful brief might compare a proposed sensor with the current measurement approach, specify the operating conditions and identify what validation would be needed before adoption. Include cost and operational constraints only where you have evidence, and keep estimated benefits separate from demonstrated outcomes.