Robin Mitchell

/storage/app/uploads/public/5e8/72f/845/5e872f84543ce885700735.jpg
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.

Why Heavy Rain Is Not Bad for Lidar and Self-Driving Vehicles

A recent study from the University of Warwick demonstrated how heavy rain could affect LiDAR in automotive vehicles, but the claim that this is problematic is blown out of proporti

17-05-2021

UK Company Wins Contract to Improve Construction Safety in the Philippines

UK-based company UtterBerry has won a contract in the Philippines to help improve safety conditions in construction environments. Who is UtterBerry, what products do they produce,

17-05-2021

Optical Hydrogen Sensors Eliminate the Risk of Ignition

Recently, researchers published a paper on the development of optical hydrogen sensors that eliminate risk of ignition. What challenges do mainstream hydrogen sensors face, how doe

15-05-2021

Antmicro Develops RISC-V SoM

Recently, Antmicro announced the release of its ARV module that integrates a RISC-V-based SoC and other supporting components. So what is RISC-V, what features does the new SoM con

RISC-V | 12-05-2021

What is Software-Defined Storage? Breaking Down the Buzz

The concept of software-defined stuff is taking over the world, with software-defined cars and software-defined networking making headlines. However, software-defined storage is an

11-05-2021

What is a System-on-Module (SoM)? Exploring Its Role in Electronics Design

With the rapid advancement in electronics, understanding the different components that make up complex systems is crucial. One such component gaining popularity is the System-on-Mo

Insights | 11-05-2021

As Predicted – NHS Track and Trace Leaves Personal Data Vulnerable

Recently, an ex GCHQ employee warned the public against using public Wi-Fi networks with the NHS track and trace app. So how does track and trace work, what problems have been disc

10-05-2021

China and Taiwan – Does China threaten the world’s biggest source of semiconductors?

Recently, talks around China and Taiwan suggest that China may be considering military action against Taiwan, and companies such as TSMC could be a priority for China. So why are w

Semiconductors | 08-05-2021