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Google’s Auto ML Can Replicate Next-Gen ML Software More Capable Than Human-Made Systems

Google’s Auto ML Can Replicate Next-Gen ML Software More Capable Than Human-Made Systems

Google’s AutoML system, first announced in May 2017, has demonstrated the ability to replicate and produce other machine learning systems that are more powerful and efficient than the best human-designed machine learning systems that currently exist.


News Nov 01, 2017 by Chantelle Dubois
Can This Skin Sensor Give Robotics and Prosthetics a Delicate Touch?

Can This Skin Sensor Give Robotics and Prosthetics a Delicate Touch?

Researchers at the University of Washington have designed a 'skin' sensor to give robots and prosthetics more sensitivity for precision tasks.


News Oct 28, 2017 by Tim Youngblood
The Growing Need for Precision and High-Speed Control in Robotics, 3D Printing, and Manufacturing

The Growing Need for Precision and High-Speed Control in Robotics, 3D Printing, and Manufacturing

Toshiba has introduced three new stepper motor drivers that seek to revolutionize the industry.


The History and Basics of IPC Standards: The Official Standards for PCBs

The History and Basics of IPC Standards: The Official Standards for PCBs

Learn about the industry-adopted IPC standards that govern every step related to the design, assembly, inspection, testing, and documentation of printed circuit boards (PCBs).


News Oct 20, 2017 by Nick Davis
Nextchip SoC Teams Up with CEVA Platform to Boost Real-Time Image Processing for ADAS

Nextchip SoC Teams Up with CEVA Platform to Boost Real-Time Image Processing for ADAS

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.


Modular, Vacuum-Powered Robot Adds Versatility to Soft Robotics

Modular, Vacuum-Powered Robot Adds Versatility to Soft Robotics

Researchers introduce a modular robot powered by vacuums instead of pressurized air.


Engineer Spotlight: Brian Gerkey of Open Robotics Talks ROS and Robotics

Engineer Spotlight: Brian Gerkey of Open Robotics Talks ROS and Robotics

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.


News Sep 19, 2017 by Chantelle Dubois
Teardown Tuesday: Gas Leak Detector

Teardown Tuesday: Gas Leak Detector

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.


News Sep 19, 2017 by Alex Udanis
How Pairing Drones with AI, the IoT, and RFID Tracking Is Making Business More Efficient

How Pairing Drones with AI, the IoT, and RFID Tracking Is Making Business More Efficient

Mixing and matching tech domains can produce some amazing results and sophisticated solutions to today’s problems.


News Sep 04, 2017 by Chantelle Dubois
What People Are Talking About: Highlights from the  Hot Chips Symposium

What People Are Talking About: Highlights from the Hot Chips Symposium

A hub for technological innovation and inspiration, Hot Chips delivered tutorials, presentations, and more.


Lapis Semiconductor Introduces New Soil Sensor that Links with IoT Infrastructure

Lapis Semiconductor Introduces New Soil Sensor that Links with IoT Infrastructure

Here is how two key facets of the IoT world come together to create a holistic solution.


News Aug 18, 2017 by Majeed Ahmad
New Lithography Technique Allows Precise Nanomaterial Patterning for Nanoscale Circuit Manufacturing

New Lithography Technique Allows Precise Nanomaterial Patterning for Nanoscale Circuit Manufacturing

A new process dubbed DOLFIN enables inexpensive and scalable nanofabrication and patterning of a broad range of materials.


News Aug 09, 2017 by Zabrel Holsman
Battle of the SBCs: BeagleBone Black, Raspberry Pi 3, and ASUS Tinker Board

Battle of the SBCs: BeagleBone Black, Raspberry Pi 3, and ASUS Tinker Board

With a variety of different single board computers, it can be difficult to choose which computer is right for your project. This article will look at the basics of three single board computers available.


News Aug 02, 2017 by Robin Mitchell
“The Earable”: A 3D-Printed, Bluetooth-Enabled Wearable Temperature Sensor

“The Earable”: A 3D-Printed, Bluetooth-Enabled Wearable Temperature Sensor

Researchers from the University of California Berkeley have created a wearable device worn on the ear that can monitor core body temperature in real time.


News Jul 29, 2017 by Zabrel Holsman
Apple to Enter the Automotive Game as Siri Begins to Lag in Personal Assistant AI

Apple to Enter the Automotive Game as Siri Begins to Lag in Personal Assistant AI

Is Apple going to go up against Waymo and Tesla in the autonomous car industry?


News Jul 13, 2017 by Robin Mitchell
Isolation and Gain: A New Isolation Amplifier from Texas Instruments Suited for Current Sensing

Isolation and Gain: A New Isolation Amplifier from Texas Instruments Suited for Current Sensing

Amplifiers such as the AMC1301-Q1 are a convenient solution for isolated current and voltage measurements.


News Jul 07, 2017 by Robert Keim
New SoC Family from TI Simplifies Ethernet Communication to Lower Manufacturing Costs

New SoC Family from TI Simplifies Ethernet Communication to Lower Manufacturing Costs

This News Brief takes a look at the Sitara AMIC110 SoC from Texas Instruments.


News Jun 10, 2017 by Karissa Manske
Sensor + Test 2017 Highlights: Mini Pressure Sensors for Wearables and a Magnetless Position Sensor

Sensor + Test 2017 Highlights: Mini Pressure Sensors for Wearables and a Magnetless Position Sensor

The sensing revolution is accelerating amid an uptake in automotive, consumer and industrial designs.


News Jun 01, 2017 by Majeed Ahmad
Waymo vs. Uber and the LiDAR Tech at Stake

Waymo vs. Uber and the LiDAR Tech at Stake

Google filed a lawsuit against Uber claiming that they stole their LiDAR technology earlier in February. In this article, we'll take a closer look at what technology was allegedly stolen and how important it is.


News May 26, 2017 by Donald Krambeck
How Sound Waves Can Fool MEMS Accelerometers (and Other Ways to Dupe Sensors)

How Sound Waves Can Fool MEMS Accelerometers (and Other Ways to Dupe Sensors)

Accelerometers, activity trackers, and fingerprint sensors can be duped. Learn how and what designers can do to prevent false input.


News May 01, 2017 by Donald Krambeck