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An Introduction to Antenna Basics

An Introduction to Antenna Basics

Antennas are used to transmit and receive electromagnetic energy. This article covers basic antenna theory.


Robotic Exoskeletons Are Here. What Can They Do?

Robotic Exoskeletons Are Here. What Can They Do?

Far from being science fiction, these robotic exoskeletons are helping people with disabilities or dangerous and strenuous jobs.


News Aug 17, 2016 by Johnathan Powell
What Is LiDAR and How Can I Use It?

What Is LiDAR and How Can I Use It?

Learn the basics of what LiDAR is, how it works, and how it's applied.


Edward Snowden and “Bunnie” Huang’s Malware-Detecting Smartphone Case

Edward Snowden and “Bunnie” Huang’s Malware-Detecting Smartphone Case

Edward Snowden and "bunnie" Huang are developing a smartphone case that can detect malicious software on your smartphone.


News Aug 10, 2016 by Ebony Calloway
Teardown Tuesday: Micro Drone

Teardown Tuesday: Micro Drone

What's inside of a hand-sized micro drone? Find out in this Teardown Tuesday!


News Aug 09, 2016 by Alex Udanis
SubPos Kickstarter for Sub-Meter Indoor Positioning System

SubPos Kickstarter for Sub-Meter Indoor Positioning System

The SubPos Ranger is a Kickstarter campaign to manufacture an open source Indoor Positioning System intended for hobbyist robotics applications that need sub-meter positioning accuracy.


News Aug 02, 2016 by Jeremy Lee
Facebook’s Aquila Drone Completes First Flight—And Faces Criticisms

Facebook’s Aquila Drone Completes First Flight—And Faces Criticisms

Facebook plans to incorporate a fleet of wing-shaped drones to provide internet connectivity in remote areas.


News Jul 29, 2016 by Dr. Steve Arar
What Does the Dallas Shooting Mean for Ethics in Robotics?

What Does the Dallas Shooting Mean for Ethics in Robotics?

The decision of Dallas police officers to use a robot with intent to kill set a historic precedent.


News Jul 11, 2016 by Kate Smith
The How and Why of Energy Harvesting for Low-Power Applications

The How and Why of Energy Harvesting for Low-Power Applications

Harvesting energy from non-conventional sources has received an increased interest as designers look for alternative power sources. Even though the power is usually harvested in small amounts, it is adequate for various low-power applications.


How to Build an Arduino-Controlled AM/FM/SW Radio

How to Build an Arduino-Controlled AM/FM/SW Radio

Combine the Si4844-A10 analog-tuned radio receiver with an Arduino to make a full-featured multiband radio.


Can this Startup Prevent Drone Crashes?

Can this Startup Prevent Drone Crashes?

Drones are very sensitive to the wind. Can this start-up help prevent them from crashing?


News Apr 24, 2016 by Alex Udanis
Household Items for Your Next Electronics Project

Household Items for Your Next Electronics Project

What you have laying around your house might just be useful for your next project.


News Apr 23, 2016 by Jacob Smith
How Robotics Competitions are Changing STEM Education

How Robotics Competitions are Changing STEM Education

Robotics competitions encourage students to work with industry professionals to learn, work together, and solve today's global challenges - before they even graduate high school.


News Apr 15, 2016 by Katrina Barhouse
Linear Amplitude Modulation Applications

Linear Amplitude Modulation Applications

In this article, we'll delve into amplitude modulation and what it's used for. Also, we will differentiate between communication methods that do and do not use modulation.


Drones with Built-in No Fly Zones

Drones with Built-in No Fly Zones

What happens if you want to prevent the people who buy your drones from crashing a drone onto the president’s lawn? Create a no-fly zone!


News Mar 28, 2016 by Alex Udanis
Will These Delivery Drones Open the Door for More?

Will These Delivery Drones Open the Door for More?

Domino's is beginning trials for "Domino's Robotic Unit" or DRU, so we thought we'd take a look at some more delivery robots.


News Mar 19, 2016 by Tim Youngblood
Fingertip Sized Radar Chip Developed for Mini-Drones

Fingertip Sized Radar Chip Developed for Mini-Drones

A new chip designed at NTU in Singapore could make radar systems significantly smaller.


News Mar 16, 2016 by Murray Slovick
A Drone That Can Map the World in 3D

A Drone That Can Map the World in 3D

3DR has teamed up with Autodesk and Sony to make a drone that can record 3D mapping for the cloud.


News Mar 10, 2016 by Tim Youngblood
Thermal Design with Linear Voltage Regulators

Thermal Design with Linear Voltage Regulators

Will your linear regulator function properly under all possible operating conditions? To find out, you need to understand power dissipation and thermal resistance.


How to Eliminate Ground Loops with Signal Isolation

How to Eliminate Ground Loops with Signal Isolation

This project explains how to isolate signals to eliminate ground loops in electronic systems.


Projects Jan 29, 2016 by Orrin Bigelow