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

While fully autonomous cars are yet to be developed, many cars already integrate various autonomous features. However, why are some modern cars struggling with cattle grids, and how does automatic breaking work? What is automatic emergency breaking? In an idea...

By Robin Mitchell | 19-01-2021

Several car makers around the world have begun to halt production due to a shortage of electronic components. What companies have reduced their output, why are they doing this, and what does this teach about supply chains' importance? Carmakers Reduce their Ma...

By Robin Mitchell | 18-01-2021

Recently, robotics specialists, AMP raised $55 million to advance their robotic systems in the fight further to reduce global waste. What challenges do recycling centres face, who are AMP, and how can they provide a recycling industry solution? Why is recyclin...

By Sam Brown | 17-01-2021

Recently, a Bristol-based AI company raised $222 million in a Series E funding round to expand and grow its products. Who is Graphcore, what products do they produce, and what does this funding round demonstrate? Who is Graphcore? Graphcore is a Bristol-based...

By Robin Mitchell | 16-01-2021