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.

New Bionic Finger Breakthrough: Detecting Substructures in Materials

Recently, researchers demonstrated a new bionic finger with subsurface tactile tomography capabilities, enabling it to detect substructures in soft materials and improving the tact

In The News | 13-03-2023

Engineers' Software Reliance and Its Risks: Lessons from Therac-25

As the engineering world continues to increase its reliance on software, engineers must recognise that while the software is great for most applications, those involved with safety

Insights | 10-03-2023

Superconductors at Room Temperature: Fact or Fiction?

Recently, researchers from the University of Rochester announced that they had created a room-temperature superconductor that operates with zero resistance under high pressures and

Insights | 09-03-2023

Scott White of Pragmatic Emphasises the Need for Investment in UK Semiconductor Industry

Recently, Scott White, CEO of Pragmatic, has publicly stated that the UK semiconductor industry requires hundreds of millions, if not billions, in investment for R&D and defenc

Semiconductors | 09-03-2023

Scott White of Pragmatic Emphasises the Need for Investment in UK Semiconductor Industry

Recently, Scott White, CEO of Pragmatic, has publicly stated that the UK semiconductor industry requires hundreds of millions, if not billions, in investment for R&D and defenc

Insights | 09-03-2023

Tesla's Plan to Reduce SiC Usage in Lower-End Vehicles by 75%

Recently, Tesla announced that a new powertrain being developed for lower-end Electric Vehicles (EVs) will reduce the use of Silicon Carbide (SiC) by 75%, raising concerns surround

Insights | 08-03-2023

Heata Launches Free Hot Water Scheme: Solving Cloud Computing's Climate Challenge?

Recently, green cloud computing service provider Heata has launched a new scheme to provide UK residents with free hot water, providing that homeowners install a Heata cloud comput

Environment | 07-03-2023

Heata Launches Free Hot Water Scheme: Solving Cloud Computing's Climate Challenge?

Recently, green cloud computing service provider Heata has launched a new scheme to provide UK residents with free hot water, providing that homeowners install a Heata cloud comput

In The News | 07-03-2023

Are Wearables Harmful to Cardiac Implants? Study Sheds Light

Recently, researchers from the University of Utah have published a paper outlining how some wearable tech can be dangerous to those with implanted cardiac devices. The study found

Wearables | 07-03-2023