By textbook definition, Embedded Electronics can be defined as a system that “Integrates Hardware circuitry with software programming techniques to provide real-time solutions”. From age old pocket calculators to advanced automobile and security devices the applications of Embedded System continue to show a strong progress.
In this section we will discuss about the various embedded controllers and embedded development platforms including, but not limited to Arduino, Raspberry Pi, NodeMCU, ESP32, Microchip, AVR, ARM, MSP430, STM32, STM8S, Nuvoton etc. It also updates the readers with latest Embedded News and technology trends to help them plan and design their Embedded Projects with ease.
3D printing failures are a waste of time, material, and energy. PrintGuard by Oliver Bravery offers real-time 3D print failure detection using AI on edge devices that addresses this. It’s designed specifically for edge devices like personal computers or embedded systems, and uses a custom computer vision model to achieve live monitoring through camera feeds and detect failures as and when they…
AutoML for Embedded, developed by Analog Devices (ADI) and Antmicro, is available now to help developers easily build, optimize, and deploy AI models on constrained edge hardware. The tool is built into Visual Studio Code as a plugin. It’s part of the Kenning framework. Whether you're working with ADI’s MAX78002 or MAX32690 AI MCUs, or simulating your project using Renode and the Zephyr RTOS,…
Over the past year, Aaed Musa built a robot dog called CARA, short for "Capstans Are Really Awesome". The design does not involve gears or pulleys like traditional ones. CARA uses something called capstan drives that move joints using ropes wrapped around rotating drums. This system has numerous advantages, such as zero backlash, high torque transparency, low inertia, low noise, and low cost…
Creator, AstroSam, built a functional prototype of a brain-computer interface (BCI), called Mind Link. It reads brain signals from a simulated 32-electrode array and sends them to a computer to visualize right away and possibly process later. The build combines custom PCBs, firmware, and magnetic connectors. The project is open-source and documented from scratch.
The system consists of…
Renesas Electronics Corporation has launched a new group of microcontrollers (MCUs) named RA2T1, tailored for systems that control a single motor. The group is based on the Arm Cortex-M23 processor, running at 64 MHz, and is meant for devices like fans, power tools, vacuum cleaners, refrigerators, printers, and hair dryers. They have a 3-channel sample and hold (S&H) function to measure…
Researchers, with support from The University of Queensland and other institutions, developed Zoborg, a living darkling beetle that was turned into a cyborg using an electronic wireless backpack mounted on its body. The backpack is tiny (15.8 mm x 5.8 mm, weighing 160 mg) and includes an ATtiny85V microcontroller and an infrared receiver. Electrodes are implanted in the elytra (hard covers on…
Raspberry Pi has announced that Camera Module 3 Sensor Assemblies are now available as standalone products starting at $15. The Camera Module 3 was originally launched approximately 2.5 years ago and is widely used in hobbyist projects, as well as in industrial and embedded applications. These new sensor assemblies stemmed from the need for smaller form factors that were required in some…
Cyient Semiconductors and MIPS have announced a strategic collaboration to develop ASIC and ASSP solutions using MIPS Atlas processor IP. They aim to deliver domain-optimized solutions for automotive, industrial, and data center applications. The companies believe that their collaboration will allow for the development of next-gen semiconductor solutions that use embedded intelligence, real-…
A maker built a real-life transformer robot that switches from a car to a robot, just like in the movies. The build is designed for someone to ride, much like a toy car. The robot uses Gimson Robotics 99.5:1 gearhead motors with additional 3D-printed two-stage gear reductions. Six motor assemblies power all leg joints.
It uses AS5047 magnetic encoders to track joint positions, allowing…
An RFID-based attendance system transforms the tedious task of manual attendance tracking into an automated, error-free process. What makes this project particularly exciting is how a few inexpensive components can replace expensive commercial systems, giving you complete control over features while learning valuable skills in embedded programming and circuit design…
A simple piano doorbell that replaces the usual chime with real piano notes was demonstrated in a recent project published by Arpan Mondal. The system combines microcontroller-based control with audio playback to create an interactive doorbell.
At its core is an ESP32-S3, which takes inputs from 5 keys styled like a tiny piano. Each key is built using micro limit switches and connected…
Bharat Electronics Ltd(BEL), a Navratna defense public sector enterprise that deals with cutting-edge electronics systems, and Tata Electronics, a Tata Group greenfield venture, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on June 5, 2025, at Bombay House, Mumbai. This formalizes their joint efforts to develop indigenous electronics and semiconductor solutions.
The primary aim of the…
