Automation
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DigiKey Launches New Video Series on Sustainability THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minnesota, USA - DigiKey, a leading global commerce distributor offering the largest selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, announced the debut of its new Sustainable Futures video series on innovators driving eco-friendly technology. Sponsored by Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI), the series’ first… |
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ESP32 Self-Driving Robot with Arduino, ROS2 and LiDAR The Maker’s Pet Robotics Kit is a DIY learning kit designed for robotics enthusiasts, students, and hobbyists who want to explore autonomous navigation and mapping. At its core, the ESP32 works with both Arduino and ROS2, using a LiDAR sensor to detect obstacles, map its surroundings, and move independently. As it comes with a 120mm round base, two N20 motors for smooth movement, and a 360°… |
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Firefly Automation Controller - Industrial Baseboard for Compute Module Integration And IO-Link Control The Firefly Automation Controller family introduces a new industrial baseboard that combines Raspberry Pi Compute Module compatibility with a high-performance STM32H7 microcontroller. Engineered for demanding control applications, the system merges real-time processing with extensive connectivity options. Designed for rapid prototyping and deployment in environments… |
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Infineon and RT-Labs Integrate Multiple Industrial Communication Protocols into XMC7000 MCU for Seamless Automation The emergence of Industry 4.0 increased the need for efficient and dependable communication protocols in industrial automation. To meet this demand, Infineon Technologies AG has partnered with RT-Labs to integrate six widely used Fieldbus and Ethernet-based protocols into the firmware of its XMC7000 industrial microcontroller (MCU). This means engineers get access to… |
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ESP32-S3 AI Camera for Voice-Controlled Automation and Remote Monitoring An AI camera that can recognize faces, respond to voice commands, and even see in the dark, ESP32-S3 camera does it all. It's an AI camera module designed for real-time AI-powered video processing, voice interaction, and IoT applications. This camera can serve as a surveillance camera at the door bell or can be used as a baby monitor device. At its core, the ESP32-S3 AI Camera is… |
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How to use L298N Motor Driver with Arduino? Looking to add motion control to your Arduino projects? Whether you're building a robot, conveyor system, remote-controlled car, or any other motorized project, controlling motor speed and direction is essential. The L298N Motor Driver Module is a powerful and cost-effective solution for driving DC motors and stepper motors with… |
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Camera That Identifies Objects at Light Speed with Ultra-Low Power Use Researchers at Princeton University, led by Felix Heide, and Arka Majumdar from the University of Washington, developed a camera that doesn’t just capture images but also identify them instantly. Resulting in 100x faster computation and drastically reducing the energy consumption. Researchers created a new type of compact camera designed specifically for computer vision. Unlike… |
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DIY Automated Piano That Plays Music Like a Pro Imagine a piano that plays itself- not just some basic tunes, but musical performances from any MIDI file. That’s exactly what a creative maker has built: a fully automated piano-playing robot that reads digital music data to play piano keys. Paul Junkin, a DIY enthusiast, built a fully automated piano-playing robot that can bring any song to life. With a piano sitting in his home for… |
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Introducing LockyFi, A 4G/2G/Wi-Fi Remote Switch Controller for Seamless Automation LockyFi is a remote switch controller that offers seamless automation for a wide range of applications. It supports multiple connectivity options including 4G, 2G GSM, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5. Powered by the ESP32-S3 microcontroller, LockyFi provides a reliable solution for controlling appliances remotely. It can operate both AC and DC devices safely using opto-… |
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ELEGANT: The Lamp-Like Robot That Moves, Reacts, and Communicates Like a Living Being As human-like emotions and behaviors continue to shape humanoid robotics, a team of researchers is taking a different approach, bringing expressive movements to non-humanoid robots. They are giving emotion-like gestures to these robots to bring in stronger connections with the users, making robotic interaction feel more natural and engaging. Researchers working under the Apple Machine… |
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V-Link - A Hardware Interface for Long-Distance Camera Connectivity Connecting cameras to single-board computers such as Raspberry Pi and Nvidia Jetson can be challenging due to range limitations, complex wiring and unreliable connections. Many existing solutions require multiple cables or hardware modifications, making the setup complicated and inefficient. To solve this problem, Videtronic has introduced V-Link, a hardware… |
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Tobor Robotics - Open Source, Modular, Highly Customizable Platform for Automation and Robotics Evezor has introduced Tobor Robotics, a highly customizable and modular open-source robotics platform ideal for desktop use. Designed for both industrial and hobbyist applications, Tobor combines robotic arms, motion platforms, sensors and actuators. This flexibility allows users to adapt the system to various tasks including automation, rapid prototyping and even… |
