Electric vehicle batteries (EVBs) are used to power electric vehicles (EVs). Generally, each cell requires its own voltage sensor, however, this might have…
Electric vehicle batteries (EVBs) are used to power electric vehicles (EVs). Generally, each cell requires its own voltage sensor, however, this might have changed in a recent breakthrough.
Researchers have designed a humanoid robot which sweats water through its metal frame to cool itself.
Researchers have designed a humanoid robot which sweats water through its metal frame to cool itself.
AAC's Jeremy Lee corresponded with Chad Kapper—founder of Flite Test and Rotor Riot—to gather insights on drones,…
AAC's Jeremy Lee corresponded with Chad Kapper—founder of Flite Test and Rotor Riot—to gather insights on drones, engaging people on YouTube, flying at Chernobyl, and more.
Audi's suspension system, eROT, generates electricity out of bumpy roads.
Audi's suspension system, eROT, generates electricity out of bumpy roads.
Twelve pilots, two days, and more quadcopters than can be counted. The fastest flying robots in the word, piloted by the…
Twelve pilots, two days, and more quadcopters than can be counted. The fastest flying robots in the word, piloted by the best of quadcopter pilots. Multirotor racing is entering the big time.
A detailed look at the solar/electric boat that the University of Rochester Solar Splash team built for Solar Splash.
A detailed look at the solar/electric boat that the University of Rochester Solar Splash team built for Solar Splash.
This is an introduction to the 2016 Solar Splash competition, a solar/electric boating regatta held annually.
This is an introduction to the 2016 Solar Splash competition, a solar/electric boating regatta held annually.
With all this news about hoverboards, we decided to see what the fuss is about.
With all this news about hoverboards, we decided to see what the fuss is about.
A few great contests are about to close. Enter your project now and get in on fame and fortune.
A few great contests are about to close. Enter your project now and get in on fame and fortune.
Typical PLCs are very expensive, but never fear: cheaper versions exist!
Typical PLCs are very expensive, but never fear: cheaper versions exist!
Subscription boxes are targeting everyone from preppers to disc golfers. Electrical engineers now have their own set of…
Subscription boxes are targeting everyone from preppers to disc golfers. Electrical engineers now have their own set of boxes delivering monthly goodies.
How big exactly is big data? It's the world's most precious commodity and, without it, the internet would be sent back to…
How big exactly is big data? It's the world's most precious commodity and, without it, the internet would be sent back to the 1990's.
Tesla Motors was founded in 2003 and is an American automotive and energy storage company. This article will focus on how…
Tesla Motors was founded in 2003 and is an American automotive and energy storage company. This article will focus on how Tesla's Roadster electric motor works. The basics of the car are pretty standard and straightforward, but the intricate details are much more intriguing. It will also detail the key differences between an internal combustion engine and Tesla's electric motor. At just about the size of a watermelon, the motor converts electricity into mechanical power and also acts as a generator, turning mechanical power into electricity.
Halloween's almost here! Freaking out about having nothing to wear? Grab an Arduino and lose your inhibitions-- here…
Halloween's almost here! Freaking out about having nothing to wear? Grab an Arduino and lose your inhibitions-- here comes the costume breakdown.
The Robo Wunderkind is a modular engineering toy that encourages coding and creativity while sparking the love of…
The Robo Wunderkind is a modular engineering toy that encourages coding and creativity while sparking the love of creation in children everywhere.
We may not have hoverboards and pizza-expanding ovens, but we do we have a self-driving Delorean. Maybe the future isn't…
We may not have hoverboards and pizza-expanding ovens, but we do we have a self-driving Delorean. Maybe the future isn't so bad after all.
With the proliferation of drones comes the attending mass of annoyance. One solution is Battelle's DroneDefender, which…
With the proliferation of drones comes the attending mass of annoyance. One solution is Battelle's DroneDefender, which takes down drones safely and legally.
Electronic and electric devices are not synonymous. Here's an overview of the differences between each and why the…
Electronic and electric devices are not synonymous. Here's an overview of the differences between each and why the distinction can be confusing even for professionals.
A look back at National Instruments' Week, a technology conference held in Austin, TX, from August 3-6th every year.…
A look back at National Instruments' Week, a technology conference held in Austin, TX, from August 3-6th every year. Attended by major players in nearly every industry, this event sets out to determine the course of technology.
The new 8-bit families have Core-Independent Peripherals, which allow the MCUs to be used in a much larger variety of…
The new 8-bit families have Core-Independent Peripherals, which allow the MCUs to be used in a much larger variety of interconnected CIPs that don't require a core to perform. The CIPs increase system performance with simple design and a 1.8 to 5.5V operating range.