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.

A new wearable sensor can determine muscle fatigue from sweat

Recently, a new sensor has been developed that allows for the detection of muscle fatigue by observing the pH of sweat. How is exercise strain often overlooked, what does the new s

Wearables | 07-01-2022

Apple HomeKit vulnerability can lock Apple devices

The Discovery of a bug in Apple HomeKit back in August 2021 has only recently made its way into the public, and yet more than half a year has passed without any fix in sight. What

06-01-2022

How implantable COVID passport chips are a dangerous idea

Implantable chips have slowly become more popular thanks to the convenience they present, but a company in Sweden has developed one for use as a COVID vaccine passport. How do impl

05-01-2022

Researchers develop configurable transistor that compresses circuits

Recently, researchers have been able to develop a transistor whose function can be programmed in real-time. What challenges do current processors face, what does the new technology

05-01-2022

Apple releases Android app for detecting nearby AirTags

Recently, Apple announced that it has released an Android app to allow Android users to check if an AirTag has been around them for an extended time. What are Apple AirTags, why ar

Privacy | 04-01-2022

Researchers create paper-thin zinc battery

Researchers from NTU have recently developed a zinc-based battery using screen printing techniques that allow for custom shapes and biodegradability. What challenges do batteries p

Environment | 04-01-2022

US introduces more bans on Chinese companies, including SMIC, DJI, and SenseTime

The US government has announced that it will introduce more bans on Chinese companies while simultaneously tightening pre-existing regulations due to loopholes. What restrictions a

22-12-2021

IBM announces Vertical FET – Why going up matters

Recently, researchers from IBM and Samsung have jointly developed a new semiconductor technology called VTFET that claims will help to increase transistor counts. What is VTFET, wh

21-12-2021

How intelligent soil sensors can help farmers reduce fertiliser use

Researchers have recently developed a smart sensor that can help farmers reduce the fertiliser they use on their crops. What problems does fertiliser abuse cause, what did the rese

Environment | 21-12-2021