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The CAT-apult! is the robotic food launcher your cat never knew it needed.

The CAT-apult! is the robotic food launcher your cat never knew it needed.

Ever wonder what's inside a credit card machine? In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to take a look at one!

Ever wonder what's inside a credit card machine? In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to take a look at one!

Elon Musk has made some bold comments about Google's self-driving car that uses LIDAR. However, Google is using LIDAR for…

Elon Musk has made some bold comments about Google's self-driving car that uses LIDAR. However, Google is using LIDAR for different reasons than Tesla would in their Autopilot systems.

Recent research shows that wearable embedded sensors can be used to crack a user's PINs and passwords.

Recent research shows that wearable embedded sensors can be used to crack a user's PINs and passwords.

Researchers at Duke University have dramatically improved motion planning of robots in complicated environments.

Researchers at Duke University have dramatically improved motion planning of robots in complicated environments.

In this article, we are going to learn some basics about RFID technology and use an Arduino MEGA to a play around with a…

In this article, we are going to learn some basics about RFID technology and use an Arduino MEGA to a play around with a popular RFID module, the ID12LA.

Sensor fusion is the art of combining multiple physical sensors to produce accurate "ground truth", even though each…

Sensor fusion is the art of combining multiple physical sensors to produce accurate "ground truth", even though each sensor might be unreliable on its own.

Learn about the basics, signal conditioning, digital output, and hardware specs of passive infrared sensors.

Learn about the basics, signal conditioning, digital output, and hardware specs of passive infrared sensors.

The Sabertooth 2x32 motor controller can be used to create a robust drive platform for your next robotic endeavour. This…

The Sabertooth 2x32 motor controller can be used to create a robust drive platform for your next robotic endeavour. This article uses an Arduino Uno to communicate with the Sabertooth 2x32 controller.

Using deep learning algorithms, EE students at the University of Washington have developed a portable microscope capable…

Using deep learning algorithms, EE students at the University of Washington have developed a portable microscope capable of detecting and assessing malaria infections in the field.

Examine the implications for the driverless car industry following Tesla Autopilot's first fatal crash.

Examine the implications for the driverless car industry following Tesla Autopilot's first fatal crash.

Gloveone is a virtual reality company that is using gloves instead of the traditional headset to allow users to touch and…

Gloveone is a virtual reality company that is using gloves instead of the traditional headset to allow users to touch and feel virtual objects.

Home robot assistants are rising in prominence. Here are three home robots on the horizon.

Home robot assistants are rising in prominence. Here are three home robots on the horizon.

Every year, researchers at IBM explore ideas and innovations that will change the way we live within the next five years.…

Every year, researchers at IBM explore ideas and innovations that will change the way we live within the next five years. Here's a look at this year's 5 in 5.

Learn what industry trends were on display at Sensors Expo 2016.

Learn what industry trends were on display at Sensors Expo 2016.

Harvesting energy from non-conventional sources has received an increased interest as designers look for alternative…

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.

In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to take a look inside an app-enabled Bluetooth bathroom scale!

In this Teardown Tuesday, we are going to take a look inside an app-enabled Bluetooth bathroom scale!

Google is putting their own spin on virtual reality. At this year's I/O conference, Google revealed how Daydream will…

Google is putting their own spin on virtual reality. At this year's I/O conference, Google revealed how Daydream will stand apart in the VR sphere.

Google ATAP is bringing touchless interface to your smartwatch— and maybe everywhere else, too. This is Project Soli.

Google ATAP is bringing touchless interface to your smartwatch— and maybe everywhere else, too. This is Project Soli.