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Easy Micro:Bit Rover

“In this lesson, we are using a BBC Micro:Bit to drive and control a GiggleBot with MakeCode. Before jumping into this, the GiggleBot is an easy-to-use platform that’s really great for going straight into robotics without requiring prior …

Engineers program marine robots to take calculated risks

“Algorithm could help autonomous underwater vehicles explore risky but scientifically-rewarding environments. We know far less about the Earth’s oceans than we do about the surface of the moon or Mars. The sea floor is carved with expansive canyons, towering …

ESP32 to ESP32 Communication Over the Internet

“A simple project template showing how to establish a connection between two ESP32-based devices. Works both in LAN and through the Internet. Story Typically connected projects has some kind of web or mobile UI. If you want to control …

Eye Guardian: Sound Triggered Eye Protection

“Eye Guardian is an Arduino powered, High-Decibel continuous sound triggered eye protection wear. It detects heavy equipment sound and lowers protective eye goggles while the equipment is in use. Outline In the first step, I will explain the Inspiration&Idea …

FPGA/SoC Controlled Robot Arm

“Robotics are at the leading edge of Industry 4.0, AI and the Edge revolution. Let’s look at how we can create an FPGA-controlled robot arm. Story Introduction Robotics are at the forefront of the Industry 4.0 …

Graphene crinkles can be used as ‘molecular zippers’

“New research shows that electrically charged crinkles in layered graphene can be useful in the directed self- assembly of molecules. PROVIDENCE, R.I.[Brown University] — A decade ago, scientists noticed something very strange happening when buckyballs — soccer ball shaped carbon …

Holebot (Pothole Detector)

“A fully autonomous pothole detector that updates a visual backend in real-time, and also provides detailed data stored on an SD card. Story Each year, Renault hosts a contest of hacking its Twizy platform (a design based on an electric …

Hubble’s Most-Used Camera is Back in Action After a Strange Malfunction

“The Hubble Space Telescope’s Wide Field Camera 3 is once again operational after issues earlier this month caused the camera to suddenly stop observations. On Jan. 8, the telescope’s camera abruptly stopped working when it detected voltage levels …

Hybrid electricity system would reduce rates, improve service

“A new distribution system designed by researchers at the University of Waterloo would reduce electricity prices by more than five per cent while also improving service reliability. The design involves the integration of the two kinds of electric current that …

Learning transistor mimics the brain

“A new transistor based on organic materials has been developed by scientists at Linköping University. It has the ability to learn, and is equipped with both short-term and long-term memory. The work is a major step on the way to …