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TDK Announces Expansion of TDK SensEI Edge Intelligence Portfolio with Launch of edgeRX PRO Sensor Module TDK Corporation (TSE:6762) today announced the launch of the TDK SensEI edgeRX PRO, a new high-performance sensor node that expands its predictive maintenance platform, edgeRX. edgeRX PRO integrates vibration, acoustic, magnetic, temperature, and rotational motion sensing, leveraging an integrated 6-axis IMU and edge AI processing in… |
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FIFA World Cup 2026’s Trionda Ball Has a 500Hz Sensor Inside With the 2026 FIFA World Cup now under way across Canada, Mexico and the USA, adidas' official match ball, Trionda, is in use at all 104 matches of the tournament. Beyond the colour scheme tied to the three host nations, the ball's more interesting story for engineers is the sensor package built into it. Trionda uses the latest version of adidas' Connected Ball Technology, built around… |
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Five-Servo Bipedal Robot Walks and Self-Balances on a Budget A maker has built a two-legged walking robot using just five RC servos, an ESP32 microcontroller, and 3D-printed parts, making it the third entry in a series of accessible open-source robot designs. The project follows earlier builds in the same series: a mini robot dog and a hexapod. The creator set two design requirements: the robot must actively balance as it walks, and it must lift its… |
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This Nerf Gun Uses AI to Predict When You’ll Pull the Trigger A hobbyist maker has taken Nerf modding to the next level by integrating machine learning into a custom-built blaster called the Stinger. High-performance "flywheel" blasters usually suffer from a slight delay while the motors spin up to full speed, which can be the difference between a hit or a miss in a fast-paced game. To solve this, creator "stingernerf" bypassed traditional hardware… |
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Maker Turned a ToF Sensor Into a 3D Scanner What if a small sensor could understand space in three dimensions? A maker recently showed how a Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensor can be turned into a basic 3D scanner. The sensor sends out infrared light and measures how long it takes to return, a method known as time-of-flight distance measurement. By using a multi-zone depth array, it captures several distance readings at the same time, creating… |
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LiteWing ESP32 Drone IMU – MPU6050 Orientation, Euler Angles & Real-Time CRTP Telemetry Visualization In this guide, we explore one of the most important sensing modules in the LiteWing drone, the Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU). While the IMU isn’t located on the Flight Positioning Module, it’s a core part of the flight controller, providing orientation, angular rates, and linear acceleration, forming the backbone of all autonomous flight behaviors. … |
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Open-Source ESP32 Hexapod Robot That Sees, Talks, and Fights Educational robotics company Hiwonder has released miniHexa, an AI hexapod robot based on an ESP32 with Arduino programming support. Its physical prowess comes from its 18 individual servo motors that enable realistic hexapod locomotion and complex maneuvers. It can strafe in any direction without needing to turn around through the use of inverse kinematics algorithms. The bot can be… |
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SlimeVR Butterfly Trackers for VR, Motion Capture, and Much More SlimeVR has introduced its new wireless full-body tracking solution based on the success and experience of previous versions. It improves comfort, adds battery life, and is lighter. Each tracker in the system contains an IMU sensor that wirelessly sends data to your PC or smartphone. The SlimeVR Server software uses the data in relation to your body’s proportions and headset position to… |
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DIY SpaceMouse : The Perfect Tool for 3D Modeling In 3D modeling, precise and fluid navigation around a digital object is essential. Even though there are plenty of commercial solutions available, none of them are pocket-friendly. That's where a DIY solution can shine without making a hole in your pocket. In a recent video, the YouTube channel Just Make It showcases a custom-built SpaceMouse that replicates the functionality of commercial 3D… |
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OpenMote: An ESP32-S3 Based Smart Controller for Makers We have seen many DIY Smart remotes, just like the Smart Universal Remote we have built a while back or the OMOTE, yet another ESP3 based smart remote. OpenMote, created by Los Angeles-based team Hat & Hammer, is a fully programmable controller designed for makers. Resembling the classic Nintendo Wii Remote, it merges retro-style input with powerful features like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, a six-… |
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Robot with Shape Shifting Design That Rolls, Moves, and Swims Across Any Terrain Robots usually struggle with challenging terrains and may need an extensive amount of sensors to navigate through tough environments. GOAT developed by researchers at EPFL’s CREATE Lab can change its shape, letting it drive, roll, and even swim while using less energy. Unlike most robots, which only calculate the shortest path, GOAT takes into account how and in what shape to move… |
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CARL: An Underwater Robot That Surfs Vortex Rings for Energy-Efficient Propulsion CARL is an autonomous underwater vehicle designed by researchers Peter Gunnarson and John O. Dabiri, this robot uses vortex rings, the spinning pockets of water, to move efficiently, reducing energy use by nearly 80%. Instead of constantly using its motors, CARL detects and rides these natural flows. CARL is equipped with an inertial measurement unit (IMU), a sensor that detects motion… |
