Urban planning has to better account for developments in autonomous vehicles.
Urban planning has to better account for developments in autonomous vehicles.
Let's interface an ultrasonic sensor and a lighting system! In this project, we'll design a sensor subsystem and then use…
Let's interface an ultrasonic sensor and a lighting system! In this project, we'll design a sensor subsystem and then use it in a parking sensor application.
Amazon was granted US patent number 9,778,653 on Oct. 3 titled "Systems, Devices and Methods Delivering Energy Using an…
Amazon was granted US patent number 9,778,653 on Oct. 3 titled "Systems, Devices and Methods Delivering Energy Using an Uncrewed Autonomous Vehicle". The abstract of the patent describes a system which is capable of a rendez-vous with a moving vehicle to provide additional power on the go—an interesting and exciting blend of two of the tech industry’s fastest growing domains.
The next-generation voice-controlled HMIs are employing audio-optimized architectures and powerful algorithms to ensure…
The next-generation voice-controlled HMIs are employing audio-optimized architectures and powerful algorithms to ensure speaker authentication and contextual awareness.
From LCDs to Siri, if a new device hits the market, there's a good chance automotive companies will try to integrate its…
From LCDs to Siri, if a new device hits the market, there's a good chance automotive companies will try to integrate its functionality into vehicles. But new research points to touchscreens as major source of distracted driving.
Learn about the man who helped Nikola Tesla propel the adoption of the AC electrical grid in the United States.
Learn about the man who helped Nikola Tesla propel the adoption of the AC electrical grid in the United States.
Molex offers MID chip and ceramic SMT antennas that provide excellent RF performance, and are easy to implement.
Molex offers MID chip and ceramic SMT antennas that provide excellent RF performance, and are easy to implement.
In this News Brief, we take a look at Nextchip's Apache4 pre-processor SoC, which was recently licensed to the CEVA-XM4…
In this News Brief, we take a look at Nextchip's Apache4 pre-processor SoC, which was recently licensed to the CEVA-XM4 imaging and vision platform.
We’ll use real collision data to refine the detection algorithm, and even better, we’ll confirm that the system…
We’ll use real collision data to refine the detection algorithm, and even better, we’ll confirm that the system actually works.
Bosch Sensortec’s BME680 combines gas, air pressure, humidity, and ambient temperature sensing into a small, low-cost,…
Bosch Sensortec’s BME680 combines gas, air pressure, humidity, and ambient temperature sensing into a small, low-cost, and low power package for IoT, mobile, and wearable devices.
In this article, we’ll develop and test an algorithm for automatically shutting down a robot in response to a collision…
In this article, we’ll develop and test an algorithm for automatically shutting down a robot in response to a collision (or some other violent event).
AAC's Chantelle Dubois spoke with Brian Gerkey of Open Robotics to talk about the many (and sometimes surprising)…
AAC's Chantelle Dubois spoke with Brian Gerkey of Open Robotics to talk about the many (and sometimes surprising) applications of robotics, how ROS made it to space, and the open source revolution.
Vicor DCM VIA modules are a full DC to DC solution with high power density in a rugged VIA package ideal for industrial,…
Vicor DCM VIA modules are a full DC to DC solution with high power density in a rugged VIA package ideal for industrial, process control, automotive, heavy equipment and communications applications.
This summer, Germany’s Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure delivered a document on "Automated and…
This summer, Germany’s Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure delivered a document on "Automated and Connected Driving" put together by an ethics committee consisting of experts from the fields of law, humanities and social sciences, ethics, transport, industry, and academia.
In this teardown, we open up and scrutinize a 1D cordless barcode scanner made by Besteker.
In this teardown, we open up and scrutinize a 1D cordless barcode scanner made by Besteker.
See what's inside this Bluetooth device that allows you to use your radio for wireless music in your car.
See what's inside this Bluetooth device that allows you to use your radio for wireless music in your car.
A hub for technological innovation and inspiration, Hot Chips delivered tutorials, presentations, and more.
A hub for technological innovation and inspiration, Hot Chips delivered tutorials, presentations, and more.
Quinn Connell of the MVP|Drive tackling dummy spoke with us about iterative prototyping, crowdfunding, and the power of…
Quinn Connell of the MVP|Drive tackling dummy spoke with us about iterative prototyping, crowdfunding, and the power of having a cause.
The history of the Global Positioning System (GPS) began miles above the Earth, going 18,000 mph.
The history of the Global Positioning System (GPS) began miles above the Earth, going 18,000 mph.
In this video, we’re going to talk about protecting against catastrophic shorts, why some fuses explode, and why that’s bad.
In this video, we’re going to talk about protecting against catastrophic shorts, why some fuses explode, and why that’s bad.