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.

Smart Motorway development halted over safety concerns

Recently, the UK government has paused further development of smart motorways for five years after rising concerns with safety. What are smart motorways, why are they a disaster, a

17-01-2022

Researchers develop near-infrared sensor with spectrometer capabilities

Recently, researchers from TU/e have been able to miniaturise a near-infrared sensor that can take accurate chemical readings from food and liquids. What challenges do spectrometer

14-01-2022

Researchers successfully demonstrate UltraRAM in silicon for universal memory

Recently, researchers have demonstrated a functioning UltraRAM memory cell in silicon that could be the answer to universal memory. What is universal memory, what did the researche

13-01-2022

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