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.

MIT researchers create 3D printed sensor for satellites at a fraction of the cost

It is well known that one of the most expensive fields of engineering is aerospace, and specifically, anything that goes into space. Recognising the challenges faced by low-cost sp

02-08-2022

Does Nancy Pelosi’s recent trade suggest a shake-up in the semiconductor industry?

As the CHIPS act makes its way through congress, the husband of Nancy Pelosi has sold off a large number of Nvidia shares while Nancy Pelosi continues to plan her trip to Taiwan. W

Semiconductors | 01-08-2022

Researcher Demonstrate how SATA Cables can be Used to Steal Information

Recently, a researcher from the University of Negev, Israel, demonstrated how a SATA cable inside a PC can be used to wirelessly transmit data from a machine entirely isolated from

01-08-2022

Micron demonstrates 232 layer NAND package with 2TB storage

Recently, Micron announced the release of the world’s first 232-layer NAND chip that offers 1Tb per die and 2TB per package. What challenges do semiconductor technologies face when

29-07-2022

Co-op facing legal challenge of use of facial recognition technology

After two years of use, the Co-op shopping chain is facing a legal challenge over its use of biometric data to track shoplifting suspects and deny access to stores. What technologi

Privacy | 28-07-2022

Chess robot breaks child’s finger in clear sore loser move

Recently in Russia, a robotic system playing 4 chess games simultaneously was left confused after a child player rushed their move, which resulted in the robot breaking the child’s

27-07-2022

Are space-based solar power stations feasible?

Recently, the UK government has provided £3 million in funding for the development of space-based solar power stations, but while this may sound like an interesting path to renewab

Environment | 26-07-2022

UK government blocks sales of SCAMP technology to China

Recently, the UK government announced that it will be blocking the sale of SCAMP technology to a Chinese-based company by the University of Manchester on national security grounds.

26-07-2022

Smart homes can experience up to 12,000 attacks in a week

As feared, a new report from Which? shows that a modern smart home can experience as many as 12,000 cyberattacks in any given week. What challenges does the integration of IoT devi

25-07-2022