Robin Mitchell

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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.

InWith contact lens could power augmented reality

A recent demonstration of wearable contact technology by InWith demonstrates how contact lenses could help power augmented technologies. What challenges would a smart contact lens

12-01-2022

First, 3D printed flexible OLED could help lower flexible OLED prices

Recently, researchers have created a small flexible OLED display entirely made using 3D printed processes. What challenges do flexible OLED displays present, what did the researche

11-01-2022

The dangers of internet data – How Alexa told a 10-year-old girl to touch live mains

Recently, a mother of a 10-year-old girl was left shocked when Amazons Alexa told her to take a penny and touch live mains. What exactly happened in this incident, how does this de

11-01-2022

E-peas demonstrate the benefits of energy harvesting

A recent development from e-peas demonstrates how energy harvesting can be highly advantageous in remote security applications. What challenges do remote devices face, what have e-

10-01-2022

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