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Tiny Self-Dissolving Pacemaker Powered by Galvanic Cell Researchers at Northwestern University have developed an ultra-small, dissolvable pacemaker that can be injected into the body and controlled wirelessly. This tiny pacemaker is a much-needed upgrade for newborns with heart conditions, offering a solution that’s small enough to fit their tiny bodies. One of its biggest advantages is that it dissolves on its own once it’s no longer needed,… |
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AI based Brain-Computer Interface Turns Thoughts into Speech in Real Time Researchers at UC Berkeley and UC San Francisco are making a huge breakthrough in brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) with their latest brain-to-voice neuroprosthesis. They’re working on restoring speech for people with severe paralysis by turning brain signals into real-time, natural-sounding speech. One big challenge they had to tackle was cutting down the delay time between… |
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DIY Mini ESP32 Handheld Gamepad: A Compact Retro Gaming Experience If you love retro games and enjoy DIY electronics, this project made by YK Electrical is perfect for you. It’s a tiny handheld gamepad powered by an ESP32, lets you play classic games like Snake, Pong, and Dozer. And the best part is you can customize it however you want and even add more games to the console to make it even more fun. This mini handheld gamepad is easy use and compact in size… |
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This Bug-Sized Wireless Flying Robot can Hover, Survive Collisions, and Adjust Its Route Engineers at the University of California, Berkeley, have developed a tiny flying robot inspired by flying insects. It is less than 1 centimeter in size with only two tiny magnets and weighs only 21 milligrams, making it the smallest flying robot that can be controlled without wires. Unlike normal drones that need batteries and sensors, this robot moves using an external magnetic field. Though… |
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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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Meet PAWS: The Robot Dog That Runs Without Motors Imagine a robot that can run like a dog without using motors. A team of researchers from TU Delft and EPFL has created a motor-free quadruped robot that mimics a dog’s running motion. Instead of depending on heavy, powered motors, this robot moves using springs, cables, and passive mechanics, making it much more energy-efficient. Ph.D. scholar Francesco Stella, master’s student Mickael… |
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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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AI-Powered Smart Waste Sorting with VGG16, CSO and Random Forest Algorithm Sorting waste into the right categories, like plastic, glass, metal, or paper, is not as simple as it sounds. To make this tiresome job easier, researchers have developed a smart waste classification system that uses artificial intelligence to recognize different types of trash, making waste management easier and more efficient. A team of researchers from the Ronin Institute (USA), Asia… |
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Jetson ONE: A Flying Car with 63 mph Speed and Auto Landing Safety Features Jetson ONE just hit a major milestone as its first production model, SN1, has successfully completed its maiden flight. In a newly released video, we can see the compact eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) smoothly take off, fly with stability, and land smoothly. Pilots can enjoy a 20-minute flight on Jetson ONE in a single charge. And can lift up to 210 pounds of Pilot weight. … |
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DIY Smart Arduino Based Vacuum Robot with Wi-Fi Control The maker, Rizwan's Ideas, made a video on DIY vacuum cleaner 3 years ago. A lot of people loved the original, but many wanted Wi-Fi and IoT features, so he decided to upgrade it with better tech and smarter controls. When he received the DIY Flexi Robot Car Kit from OSOYOO, it turned out to be the perfect base for his new and improved version. The kit comes with Arduino Mega,… |
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Smallest UPI Payment Receiver with ESP32-S3 and AMOLED Display The maker techiesms has successfully built a compact UPI payment receiver using Makerfabs' 1.8-inch AMOLED display module. The module comes with an ESP32 S3 (R8) on its back, which acts as its brain. This project integrates real-time transaction updates with a compact and visually appealing display, making it a practical solution for digital payments. The ESP32-S3 has a dual-core… |
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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… |
