Sam Brown


Waymo to stop selling LiDAR technology

Waymo is well known for its development in LiDAR and self-driving systems but recently announced that they would no longer be selling its LiDAR systems. Who are Waymo, what has led

31-08-2021

Want fibre? Go through water pipes!

Getting high-speed internet access to rural areas is challenging, but a new scheme may change that. Why is remote internet access challenging to achieve, how can water pipes be exp

31-08-2021

Researchers develop sweat-powered wearable battery

Researchers from Nanyang Technological University (Singapore) have recently demonstrated a new wearable battery powered by sweat and flexibility. What challenges does powering wear

Wearables | 31-08-2021

Researchers develop flexible UV sensor

Recently, researchers from NTU Singapore have created a flexible UV sensor that can be manufactured using standard semiconductor foundries. What challenges does UV present, what di

26-08-2021

Curved Images Sensors – Next Generation Imagery

Recently, French startup Silina demonstrated its ability to curve 275 CMOS sensors in a single manufacturing step while Sony revealed its latest curved image sensor. What advantage

25-08-2021

Researchers discover ultra-cold transistors have memory capabilities

Researchers recently discovered that transistors kept at ultra-low temperatures can retain bit information with a retention time of a few minutes. What challenges do current memory

24-08-2021

How updates can potentially interfere with research

Recently, a researcher from Harvard discovered that trying to use commercial devices to gather data can present some significant challenges. What did the researcher find, why are b

23-08-2021

Transport For London to use cameras to improve and enforce traffic rules

Recently, TFL announced that it has awarded PDS Infrastructure Systems to integrate smart cameras into areas of concern to reduce traffic violations and accidents. What challenges

20-08-2021