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How to Build a Smart Helmet using Arduino? In this project, we’re making an ordinary two-wheeler helmet smart using an RF Transmitter & Receiver. The best part: this Arduino-based smart helmet is simple to build and does not require advanced engineering knowledge or complex components. Smart Helmet using Arduino - Quick OverviewBuild Time: 6-8 hours | Cost: $40-60 | Difficulty:… |
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DIY Gesture Control Drone using Python with LiteWing and ESP32 A few years ago, building a drone was expensive and out of reach for most hobbyists and students. But today, DIY drones have become more accessible and affordable. With the LiteWing Drone—a compact, open-source drone powered by the ESP32—you can build and fly your own drone for under $50. It's beginner-friendly, ready to fly out of the box, and can be controlled via… |
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How to Build an IoT-based Weather Monitoring System Using Arduino? Have you ever wanted to build your own IoT-based Weather Monitoring Station? Imagine monitoring real-time temperature, humidity levels, atmospheric pressure, rainfall detection, air quality index (AQI), and more—right from your local network. With the power of the Arduino UNO R4 WiFi, you can create a dynamic weather dashboard web page that displays all your environmental data in real-time… |
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Starfish-Inspired AI Heart Monitor Tracks Your Heart with 90% Accuracy Researchers at the University of Missouri have created a new heart monitor that sticks to the body with five arms, just like how a starfish holds onto things with its legs. The team, led by Sicheng Chen and Zheng Yan, designed this wearable heart monitor that is shaped like a starfish. Each of the five arms of the device has built-in sensors that pick up both the electrical and… |
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Interfacing PMW3901 Optical Flow Sensor With ESP32 Drones rely on various sensors to maintain stable flight, especially when GPS is unavailable or unreliable. One important feature is position holding, where the drone stays in one place without drifting. This is crucial for indoor navigation, hovering, and precision landing. Optical flow sensors, like the PMW3901, help drones achieve this by tracking motion relative… |
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How to build Blind Stick using Arduino Nano and Ultrasonic sensor Walking safely and confidently can be a challenging task for visually impaired individuals, but with the help of technology, we can make it easier for them. This DIY Blind Stick is an innovative yet simple solution that is designed to help users detect obstacles in their path. Using an Arduino Nano, ultrasonic sensor, and buzzer, it can sense objects in their way and… |
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Flexible Organic Sensors That Grow with the Body The new study by the researchers from the University of California and Columbia University reveals that it is possible to make implants that are adaptable to the human body, which are flexible and biocompatible and are able to grow with the human body. These biocompatible sensors are made with organic polymer transistors, making them… |
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How DLR’s Swarm of Sensors and Robots are Collaborating to Map the Moon What if robots could guide each other during an expedition on the Moon? A new system called Swarm Navigation Network made by a group of German (DLR) scientists is making this a reality by simplifying the communication by networking up to 50 robots and sensors. Each team member, whether a robot or sensor, shares information with… |
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Clone Robotics Lifelike Robot with 910 Muscle Fibers and 164 Degrees of Freedom A company called Clone Robotics has launched a video of their Torso 2, what we believe is designed for their upcoming robot called Alpha. The video shows the second version of the Torso with an actuated lumbar spine and a full set of abdominal muscles that makes this android to move like never before. It’s wrapped in a slick, transparent skin that houses 910 muscle… |
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Smart Desk Bot The desk bot is designed to perform various functions, allowing you to choose between using push buttons or voice commands. The push buttons provide a simple, direct way to select and activate specific tasks, with each button clearly assigned to a function. Components Required1. Maixduino dev. kit2. N20 MOTOR3. MX1508 MOTOR… |
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From Cordless Kitchens to BLE Audio: The Latest from STMicroelectronics STMicroelectronics made a significant splash at Electronica India 2024, showcasing a range of cutting-edge solutions across various sectors. One highlight was the Ki cordless kitchen transmitter evaluation kit (STEVAL-KITXCB), a modular system designed to advance the concept of wireless kitchen appliances. This evaluation kit, featuring NFC communication and a powerful 2.2 kW… |
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New Quantum Sensor on Microchip Paves Way for GPS-Free Navigation The story so far - Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories in the US have performed an ultra-precise acceleration measurement for the first time using silicon photonic microchip components called Atom Interferometry, a quantum sensing approach. This represents the most recent advancement in creating a quantum compass that can be used for navigation without GPS… |
