Researchers have recently used a perovskite semiconductor to create a photo-sensor that behaves similarly to photoreceptors in the human eye. How does the human eye work, what challenges do typical camera systems face, and how can this new sensor provide a pot...

By Robin Mitchell | 26-01-2021

Recently, Mitsubishi Electric announced that it is developing a renewable energy blockchain-based trading system to improve renewable energy sources' efficiency. What is P2P trading, what is Mitsubishi Electric planning to do, and why is blockchain technology...

By Robin Mitchell | 25-01-2021

Recently, Tesla has announced a recall on all Model S and Model X cars made before 2018. What problems are these cars facing, how is FLASH memory at fault, and what does this teach engineers of the future when dealing with NAND FLASH memory? Tesla Recalls Over...

By Sam Brown | 25-01-2021

Recently, Wokingham Borough Council announced that it would be using smart sensors in drains to help fight against flooding. How can flooding be prevented, why are smart sensors a potential solution, and what does this mean for smart cities in general? Why is...

By Robin Mitchell | 24-01-2021

Recently, the US government announced that it has blacklisted Chinese electronics company Xiaomi. Why has the US government taken this action, what does this mean for Xiaomi, and how will it affect the electronics world? US Government Blacklists Xiaomi Recentl...

By Robin Mitchell | 23-01-2021

Recently, Texas Instruments revealed its wireless battery system that they claim will help automotive manufacturers of electric vehicles. What does this system allow for what advantages does it provide, and is it a good idea? Texas Instruments Reveals its Wire...

By Sam Brown | 22-01-2021

Recently, researchers from the University of Antwerp have developed a 3D sonar sensor for ships' autonomous sailing. How does the new sensor work, has the new sensor been tested, and can it help the shipping industry? Researchers Develop 3D SONAR Sensor Recent...

By Robin Mitchell | 22-01-2021

Apple and Hyundai are soon to form a partnership that will see autonomous vehicles' development by 2024. What is currently known about the partnership, what technology will they utilize, and what does this mean for the autonomous industry? Apple and Hyundai ma...

By Robin Mitchell | 21-01-2021

What will the series cover? In this series of six blogs, we take a look at the key technologies defining the way robots are being designed and used today, and how that may evolve in the future. It will cover developments at the hardware and software level, and...

By Mark Patrick | 21-01-2021

Recently, scientists have developed a new contact lens sensor that differs significantly from other previous designs. What does this sensor allow for, what challenges do electronics face in such applications, and how can it help the medical field? How the Huma...

By Robin Mitchell | 20-01-2021

Since its announcement, there has been a lot of talk around Nvidia’s decision to purchase ARM. However, the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority have announced that they will investigate the situation before allowing such a takeover. Nvidia Moves to Purchase...

By Robin Mitchell | 20-01-2021

Recently, researchers developed a new thin, flexible supercapacitor that is not only biocompatible but can degrade inside living tissue safely. What challenges do implanted devices face, what materials make this supercapacitor, and what applications can be use...

By Sam Brown | 19-01-2021