Engineers from the University of Columbia have created an artificial muscle that can lift over 1000 times its own weight.
Engineers from the University of Columbia have created an artificial muscle that can lift over 1000 times its own weight.
Hertha Marks Ayrton was a mathematician, scientist, inventor, and the first female member of the IEE and Royal Society of…
Hertha Marks Ayrton was a mathematician, scientist, inventor, and the first female member of the IEE and Royal Society of London. Her accomplishments as an electrical engineer and women's rights activist have gone largely unnoticed until recently.
Currently, under FAA rules, drones can only be operated during day-time hours, and within "civil twilight" hours,…
Currently, under FAA rules, drones can only be operated during day-time hours, and within "civil twilight" hours, typcially 30 minutes before or after the sun sets.
Researchers at the University of Washington have developed the first wide-area backscatter communication system, the LoRa…
Researchers at the University of Washington have developed the first wide-area backscatter communication system, the LoRa Backscatter, that is not only is low-power and cost-efficient at 10 cents per unit, but also provides long-range communication of up to 2.8 km.
Researchers introduce a modular robot powered by vacuums instead of pressurized air.
Researchers introduce a modular robot powered by vacuums instead of pressurized air.
In this teardown, we unscrew screws and disconnect plastic pieces to reveal the magical innards of this mini air compressor.
In this teardown, we unscrew screws and disconnect plastic pieces to reveal the magical innards of this mini air compressor.
The popular open source LimeSDR USB stick programmable software-defined radio is about to get a smaller, cheaper little brother.
The popular open source LimeSDR USB stick programmable software-defined radio is about to get a smaller, cheaper little brother.
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) recently announced six additions to its Electronic Resurgence…
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) recently announced six additions to its Electronic Resurgence Initiative (ERI), using the talents (and funding) of the US military to solve issues that practicing designers see coming in the industry.
AI image recognition has uses across industries, from the personal to the professional.
AI image recognition has uses across industries, from the personal to the professional.
The Beagleboard Foundation has released their smallest BeagleBone to date. What can this $25 SBC do?
The Beagleboard Foundation has released their smallest BeagleBone to date. What can this $25 SBC do?
The Innovation World Cup Series is a collection of competitions targeting developers and "technpreneurs" to foster the…
The Innovation World Cup Series is a collection of competitions targeting developers and "technpreneurs" to foster the development of open innovation.
Oracle claims that their new SPARC M8 is the world's most advanced processor.
Oracle claims that their new SPARC M8 is the world's most advanced processor.
This month, the "BlueBorne" Bluetooth vulnerability was revealed that can make Bluetooth-enabled devices vulnerable to…
This month, the "BlueBorne" Bluetooth vulnerability was revealed that can make Bluetooth-enabled devices vulnerable to remote control and access by an unauthorized user.
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.
In this Teardown Tuesday we are going to take a look at the insides of a gas leakage detector. This device is designed to…
In this Teardown Tuesday we are going to take a look at the insides of a gas leakage detector. This device is designed to detect the presence of halogen gases.
If you’re struggling to find an IDE that fits your needs, take a look at these five!
If you’re struggling to find an IDE that fits your needs, take a look at these five!
The newest addition to the franchise, Star Trek Discovery, will be airing this month. In anticipation, here are a few…
The newest addition to the franchise, Star Trek Discovery, will be airing this month. In anticipation, here are a few Star Trek technologies and how they compare to today’s available tech.
Jack Kilby from Texas Instruments held 60 patents, invented the handheld calculator, and won a Nobel Prize. But he had…
Jack Kilby from Texas Instruments held 60 patents, invented the handheld calculator, and won a Nobel Prize. But he had another invention that would change electronics and the world.
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.
Ever wonder why so many Android apps ask users if they'd like to download obscure add ons like "smart charging"? It isn't…
Ever wonder why so many Android apps ask users if they'd like to download obscure add ons like "smart charging"? It isn't to improve your user experience.
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