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.

Fujitsu forms AI ethics and governance office to challenge AI & ML

Recently, Fujitsu announced that it will be opening an AI ethics and governance office to address the growing concerns of AI and its use in everyday life. What challenges does AI p

AI | 08-02-2022

Royal Mail to switch to “digital-twin” stamps

Royal Mail has announced that they will soon switch to new postage stamps that integrate a barcode that creates a digital twin stamp. What are digital twins, why is Royal Mail inte

07-02-2022

Researchers to explore the use of smartwatches to tailor treatment of cancer

Researchers from Manchester, including the university and several NHS trusts, are running trials on the use of smartwatches to help improve the survivability of patients by tailori

07-02-2022

Samsung facility leaked industrial waste into nearby tributaries

A recent report has shown that a semiconductor facility in Austin, Texas, owned by Samsung, leaked large quantities of industrial wastewater into nearby water sources. What environ

Environment | 04-02-2022

Security in die-to-die chips – Why it matters

As System-in-Packages become more popular and the complexity of cyberattacks increases, the importance of strong security measures has never been more essential. Why is die-to-die

Security | 03-02-2022

Nvidia acquisition of ARM now likely to fail

Ever since Nvidia announced its plan to acquire ARM, engineers, companies, and governments alike have shown strong opposition to the deal. Why has there been so much backlash to Nv

03-02-2022

Researchers demonstrate scalable single-molecule sensors

Researchers have recently demonstrated a full-scale integrated circuit that can detect individual molecules. What challenges does individual molecular detection face, what did the

02-02-2022

Could Wi-Fi 7 replace Ethernet?

Wi-Fi has barely been around, and MediaTek has already demonstrated Wi-Fi 7 operating at speeds of up to 30Gbps. What is Wi-Fi 7, what did MediaTek demonstrate, and could it replac

02-02-2022

Surgical robot performs autonomous keyhole surgery

Recently, a developmental surgical robot designed to operate entirely on its own has successfully performed laparoscopic surgery on four pigs. What challenges do autonomous surgica

01-02-2022