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Researchers at Cornell University are trying to develop robots that look and move more like living organisms. This is done by integrating energy storage directly into their structures. Thus they are called “embodied energy,” this makes robots more efficient and lighter and give an organic look to the robot.

The jellyfish robot has unique blood pumping mechanism called a redox flow…

Pomelo is an upcoming spectroscopic radiation detector designed to make gamma spectroscopy more accessible and embeddable in various projects. Developed by Pomelo Instrumentation in Bucharest, Romania, the system is modular, allowing users to measure radiation levels, analyse gamma spectra, and identify isotopes. It consists of three components: Pomelo Physics, which houses the detector;…

A Reddit user has shared his open-source project named Retro Ruler, which is actually a fun project. This can be used to play games in your classes when it gets boring. With its form factor as a Ruler, it’s easy to carry and amazing to play games. This innovative device runs the retro-go firmware, enabling users to play classic games on a functional measuring…

A recent project demonstrates the creation of smart bracelets designed to help long-distance couples stay connected using ESP32 microcontrollers. The bracelets utilize the Ubidots IoT platform to facilitate communication between two devices, allowing partners to send signals to each other from anywhere in the world.

Each bracelet is…

A robot with 16 legs and a 360-degree camera is developed to operate in challenging environments like sewage pipelines and other confined spaces. This sewer maintenance robot is developed by the Tokyo-based company Tmsuk Corporation. Building upon its predecessor, the SPD1, the SPD-X introduces significant advancements in durability, stability, and functionality.

The new SPD-X, powered…

ArduTV is an upcoming shield designed to make it easy for Arduino users to connect their projects to any HDMI display. By using an AMD Spartan-7 FPGA, it handles all graphics processing on its own, requiring just a single SPI connection from the host board. This design ensures the shield doesn’t take up much of the Arduino’s resources. At launch, it will support VGA resolution (640×480), with…

TRACO Power released The TSR 2N and TSR 3N step-down switching regulators that offer 2A and 3A output, respectively. They come in a compact SIP-3 plastic package, making it a cost-effective solution for consumer electronics to industrial systems.

They are optimized to work in a demanding environment and are capable of operating at full efficiency up to +95°C…

An electronics enthusiast recently shared an impressive project called Tiny Battle Bots, inspired by the popular BattleBots game show. This creative endeavor combines 3D printing and custom PCB design to produce compact, soccer-playing robots. At the heart of the project is the ESP8266 microcontroller, which enables wireless control for precise movement and gameplay…

A new solid-state electrolyte aluminum-ion battery is developed by the researchers to tackle the challenges faced in the renewable energy storage system by making it faster, more durable, and more cost-effective compared to the current battery technologies like lithium-ion batteries.

This new study brings in better options for…

UPDATE: It has been confirmed that the new Arduino boards will be manufactured in India by Kaynes Technology, the official EMS partner for Arduino. Additionally, the boards will be available for purchase through authorized Arduino distributors in India. A listing on Robu suggests that shipping will begin in March 2025, with pricing slightly more competitive than…

The ESP32 series of microcontrollers is one of the go-to choices for projects where performance and connectivity are a priority, all while providing a powerful processor and wireless capabilities at an affordable price. These MCUs quickly gained popularity due to their impressive set of features, built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and exceptional price-to-feature ratio. Compared to many traditional…

KYOCERA AVX launched the BP1206 and BP2816 series of compact, thin-film band-pass filters to deliver enhanced RF performance in high-power wireless applications. They are designed for a wide range of applications such as telecommunications, military, aerospace, medical, and consumer electronics.

BP1206 and BP2816 Series come with…