Robin Mitchell

Robin Mitchell is an electronic engineer who has been involved in electronics since the age of 13. After completing a BEng at the University of Warwick, Robin moved into the field of online content creation, developing articles, news pieces, and projects aimed at professionals and makers alike. Currently, Robin runs a small electronics business, MitchElectronics, which produces educational kits and resources.

The Challenges Faced by Ingenuity Helicopter on Mars

Recently, the Ingenuity helicopter on Mars performed its first successful flight demonstrating that flying craft could be the future of space travel. What is Ingenuity, what electr

29-04-2021

Clean Energy Storage Solution in Canada Receives Funding

Recently, an energy storage solution in Canada has received $3.2m in government funding. What challenges do renewable energies present, the technology being used, and what other te

27-04-2021

Pentagon Develops Implantable Chip to Detect COVID-19 in Minutes

The Pentagon (US) has recently developed an implantable chip that can detect early signs of COVID and alert users to get tested. What features have been released on the chip, what

26-04-2021

Two Killed in Tesla, and the Problem with Lithium-Ion

Recently, two men have died while putting the “auto-pilot” feature in their Tesla to the ultimate test. What exactly happened with the Tesla, why should engineers be careful with n

26-04-2021

What is Zigbee’s CHIP, and will it help the smart device market?

Recently, Zigbee announced that it is working in partnership with other major developers including Amazon, Apple, and Google to create a standard for smart devices. However, is CHI

24-04-2021

Researchers Develop Wearable Biofuel Cell that can Power Small Devices From Sweat

Recently, researchers from Japan announced developing a wearable fuel cell powered by human sweat. What challenges do traditional power sources face, what has the team developed, a

Wearables | 21-04-2021

Researchers Identify Major DNS Vulnerabilities Affecting Millions of IoT Devices

Recently, researchers have been able to identify several DNS related vulnerabilities in many popular TCP/IP stacks. What is a DSN, what vulnerabilities have been identified, and ho

IoT | 21-04-2021

AI Helps to Identify New Types of Sclerosis in MS Patients

Recently, researchers utilised thousands of scans of MS patients and utilised AI to identify three new types of sclerosis. Why is AI ideal for medical diagnosis, how were the resea

20-04-2021

NHS Trust and Council Trial AI Sensor System to Monitor Remote Patients

Recently, an NHS Trust and Stoke-on-Trent City Council have come together to trial an AI sensor system that allows remote patient monitoring. What problems does COVID cause with vu

20-04-2021