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u-blox, a global leader in positioning and wireless communication technologies has signed an agreement to transfer its cellular IoT module business to Trasna, a semiconductor and IoT solutions provider. In this transaction, u-blox will transfer its cellular module technology. This transfer includes intellectual property, workforce, sites and product portfolio. The…
A YouTuber has shared his Plasma Portal project, a high-voltage electrical engineering demonstration that combines a Zero Voltage Switching (ZVS) driver circuit, a custom flyback transformer, and a 3D-printed frame to generate plasma arcs. The ZVS circuit, built using IRFP260 MOSFETs, resistors, diodes, and capacitors, efficiently oscillates current through the…
German semiconductor firm Infineon Technologies is set to double its India workforce by 2030, focusing on research and development rather than manufacturing. Currently employing 2500 professionals in India, the company plans to increase its headcount to 5000. Chief Marketing Officer Andreas Urschitz confirmed the initiative during a media roundtable, emphasizing that…
NVIDIA has unveiled Isaac GR00T N1, the world’s first open humanoid robot foundation model, designed to bring advanced reasoning and general skills to robots. This fully customisable model aims to accelerate the development of humanoid robots capable of performing various tasks in industries facing labour shortages. Alongside GR00T N1, NVIDIA introduced new simulation frameworks and synthetic…
OpenMV has launched a new Kickstarter campaign introducing the OpenMV N6 and AE3, two low-power AI-enabled cameras designed to bring machine vision to a wider range of applications. Known for its previous OpenMV Cam H7, a compact, open-source MicroPython-powered vision system from 2019, the company continues to focus on making embedded vision accessible. The new models enhance this legacy with…
The ESP-FLY is a palm-sized drone powered by the XIAO ESP32S3 microcontroller, combining compact design with impressive performance. Measuring just 50 mm, its 3D-printed frame weighs only 4 grams, while a PVC alternative is also available. The drone’s custom 4-layer PCB integrates an MPU-6050 motion sensor, a 4-channel motor driver, and LEDs, all optimized for…
This DIY step counter is built around the Waveshare ESP32-S3 1.8" AMOLED Touch Display Board, designed for precise step tracking without the drawbacks of accidental counts. Unlike smartwatches, which often record unintended movements, this device focuses on purposeful walking sessions, allowing users to calibrate step sensitivity, adjust step length for accurate…
MediaTek has introduced its Genio 720 and Genio 520, a new generation of edge AI IoT platforms. Built on an 8th generation MediaTek NPU, these chips enable on-device generative artificial intelligence across diverse IoT applications. The platforms provide full hardware acceleration for transformer and convolutional neural network models, supporting modern industrial…
A YouTuber recently showcased a homemade laser microphone, a surveillance device capable of picking up sound from a distance by analyzing how a window vibrates. Originally used in espionage, this technology converts tiny light fluctuations into audio signals, demonstrating how sound waves can be captured without placing a microphone inside a room.
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A hobbyist has shared his recent project on building a micro robot arm with balanced counterweights, designed for compact yet efficient robotic manipulation. Unlike conventional designs that rely on high-torque servos, this arm uses counterweights to reduce motor strain, enabling the use of smaller, low-power servos.
The project…
Inspired by NASA aerospace engineering, this project features a plasma thruster, designed to maximize efficiency and increase the voltage output. For that, Maker created a homemade ionic plasma thruster to harness the high-voltage generators (50,000+ volts) to accelerate ionized gas and create thrust.
This experiment is based on how electrons collide with neutral gases to form…
A recent controversy has emerged around Espressif’s ESP32 microcontroller, following the discovery of undocumented Bluetooth HCI commands by security researchers at Tarlogic Security. Initially described as a "backdoor," this characterisation sparked significant debate and was later revised to acknowledge these commands as debugging features rather than a deliberate security vulnerability. The…
