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.

Why it is important to specify key details in products for consumers

Smoke alarms are incredibly important for safety, but they come in a variety of different technologies, and customers may not be fully aware of which type to get. How do different

21-02-2022

40 Starlink satellites may fail due to geomagnetic storms

Recently, a geomagnetic storm has caused the Earth’s atmosphere to expand and increase the drag on spacecraft in low-earth orbit and may have sentenced 40 Starlink satellites to de

18-02-2022

Nanowires under tension increase electron mobility – A solution for faster transistors?

Researchers have discovered that nanowire structures under tension exhibit increased electron mobility. What challenges do modern transistors present, what did the researchers disc

17-02-2022

Intel announces $1bn fund for Intel Foundry Services

Recently, Intel announced that it has prepared a $1bn investment fund aimed at helping companies to use Intel services for manufacturing next-generation CPU technologies, including

RISC-V | 16-02-2022

Gas sensor developed using MEMS microphone and CMOS micro-hotplate

Recently, researchers demonstrated a new type of gas sensor that utilises thermoacoustic properties instead of traditional resistive and optical methods. What challenges do typical

Environment | 15-02-2022

NEC develops new Smart Mask for firefighters

Recently, Japanese electronics maker NEC announced the development of a new smart mask that can aid firefighters in critical scenarios. What challenges do firefighters face, what h

14-02-2022

Australian garbage trucks to test smart sensors for improved road repairs

A new experiment in Australia will trial smart sensors in garbage trucks to identify and track road damage. What challenges does road repair present, what will the project do, and

11-02-2022

Hong Kong demonstrates smart city technology to improve air quality in traffic

Hong Kong has recently demonstrated its ability to use smart city sensors to monitor air quality and identify vehicles that are particularly troublesome for pollution. What challen

10-02-2022

3D transistor sensors created for recording intra and inter-cellular signals

Recently, researchers have developed a sensor using 3D transistors that can record signals sent between cells to further humanity's understanding of biological processes. What chal

10-02-2022