AAC's Chantelle Dubois had a chance to speak to LeGrand about his inspiration to become a roboticist, his work with Charmed Labs and CMU CREATE lab, as well as…
AAC's Chantelle Dubois had a chance to speak to LeGrand about his inspiration to become a roboticist, his work with Charmed Labs and CMU CREATE lab, as well as his thoughts on what makes being an engineer so exciting in today's day and age.
The Queensland University of Technology has announced that its robotic hunter-killer aquatic drone will now double as a…
The Queensland University of Technology has announced that its robotic hunter-killer aquatic drone will now double as a seaborne midwife to save the Great Barrier Reef.
After 12 years in the making, the computer designed to work like a human brain, at the University of Manchester is…
After 12 years in the making, the computer designed to work like a human brain, at the University of Manchester is finally switched on. What does this computer do? How is it made? And who is Steve Furber?
Bridgetek recently released a slim "credit card" dev module for its EVE (embedded video engine) IC, the BT81x.
Bridgetek recently released a slim "credit card" dev module for its EVE (embedded video engine) IC, the BT81x.
Haptic technology has come a long way in the past few decades and continues to find innovative improvements and…
Haptic technology has come a long way in the past few decades and continues to find innovative improvements and applications across industries. Here's a quick look at some recent haptic technology-related news.
The BMP388 is a digital MEMS barometer and thermometer in a 2mm x 2mm x 0.8mm package.
The BMP388 is a digital MEMS barometer and thermometer in a 2mm x 2mm x 0.8mm package.
This article will look at some of the most important features of TLV320ADC3100 which is TI’s newly-released ADC for…
This article will look at some of the most important features of TLV320ADC3100 which is TI’s newly-released ADC for voice-activated systems.
An engineering career is still a good way to make a living—but for which types of people? AAC's Technical Director…
An engineering career is still a good way to make a living—but for which types of people? AAC's Technical Director Robert Keim reflects on the nature of electrical engineering and how it's changed as technology accelerates.
Jerry Lawson is most well known for his work as Chief Engineer of Fairchild’s Video Game division, playing a vital role…
Jerry Lawson is most well known for his work as Chief Engineer of Fairchild’s Video Game division, playing a vital role during the dawn of video game consoles. He’s an overview of his decorated career
With the SteamVR HDK and on-market headsets in tow, Black Box VR created their own unique resistance hardware to develop…
With the SteamVR HDK and on-market headsets in tow, Black Box VR created their own unique resistance hardware to develop an intensive fitness routine that feels more like a world-saving mission.
Analog Devices recently announced two new SPI-controlled analog mux switches: the ADGS1208, which has eight single…
Analog Devices recently announced two new SPI-controlled analog mux switches: the ADGS1208, which has eight single channels, and the ADGS1209, which has four differential channels.
Texas Instruments announces their new TMP1075, which is a replacement to the industry standard LM75 and TMP75 digital…
Texas Instruments announces their new TMP1075, which is a replacement to the industry standard LM75 and TMP75 digital temperature sensors.
In this teardown, we dismantle a BB-8 droid (or, at least, an RC toy version) to see what's inside.
In this teardown, we dismantle a BB-8 droid (or, at least, an RC toy version) to see what's inside.
In this teardown, we rip in to a Bluetooth-enabled smartwatch, which also has a built-in camera, by Style Asia.
In this teardown, we rip in to a Bluetooth-enabled smartwatch, which also has a built-in camera, by Style Asia.
Researchers at Stanford have recently discovered that strontium titanate, a non-metal, has superconductive properties.
Researchers at Stanford have recently discovered that strontium titanate, a non-metal, has superconductive properties.
In this teardown, we disassemble a CB radio, from Uniden, to see what interesting things we can find.
In this teardown, we disassemble a CB radio, from Uniden, to see what interesting things we can find.
In this teardown, we open up a six-pack sequential battery-charging station, from Milwaukee.
In this teardown, we open up a six-pack sequential battery-charging station, from Milwaukee.
In this teardown, we dissect a rotating space heater that has two modes of operation: silence and turbo.
In this teardown, we dissect a rotating space heater that has two modes of operation: silence and turbo.
Texas Instruments recently released their new voltage boost converter (step-up converter) that offers high efficiencies…
Texas Instruments recently released their new voltage boost converter (step-up converter) that offers high efficiencies at light load conditions.
In this teardown, we open up an Immersion Cooker, from My Sous Vide.
In this teardown, we open up an Immersion Cooker, from My Sous Vide.