Recently, a Japanese research team from Osaka University have created a transparent sensor that marks a significant breakthrough in the field of flexible, transparent devices. What is it that the team have developed, what applications could it be used in, and...

By Sam Brown | 23-12-2020

Recently, researchers have created a small robotic system that can operate underwater, be controlled using light and external magnetic fields, all while using no electronics. What advantages do electronic-free robotics provide, what is this miniature robot cap...

By Robin Mitchell | 22-12-2020

Recently, Google announced that it was joining the Modern Cloud Alliance, which seeks to create a unified method for enterprises to work from. Why is work going remote, what goals does the Modern Cloud Alliance have, and how will this change the technology of...

By Robin Mitchell | 21-12-2020

With the rising use of IoT and the increasing pressure from governments, privacy in IoT is a significant factor for designers to consider. One solution is data pre-processing, but what is this, and how does it improve privacy? Why are privacy concerns increasi...

IoT | By Robin Mitchell | 19-12-2020

With the rising use of IoT and the increasing pressure from governments, privacy in IoT is a significant factor for designers to consider. One solution is data pre-processing, but what is this, and how does it improve privacy? Why are privacy concerns increasi...

Privacy | By Robin Mitchell | 19-12-2020

There is no doubt that self-driving vehicles will one day become widespread and available to all. But when talking about the stage of development, the term levels is often used. What are self-driving levels, why are they important, and what level is humanity c...

By Sam Brown | 18-12-2020

What will the series cover? In this series of six blogs, we 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 how inn...

By Mark Patrick | 17-12-2020

Recently, Apple released its own in-house SoC, the M1, which utilises ARM technology instead of Intel. Now, information has come to light that Apple’s next target is Qualcomm! Why is technology moving towards SoCs and SoPs? One technology that is now widesprea...

By Robin Mitchell | 16-12-2020

Graphene is a material which has been touted for use in a wide range of applications and industries, including many within the electronics sector. A lot of progress is being made at a fundamental level in many areas. Still, the commercialisation of graphene in...

By Liam Critchley | 16-12-2020

Recently, Fujitsu and Zippin announced their partnership to create a checkout-free solution for shops that utilise personalised biometrics for customers. How has payment methods changed throughout time, what are checkout-free systems, and is the Zippin system...

By Robin Mitchell | 15-12-2020

Recently, researchers have demonstrated atom-thin molybdenum disulphide transistors that use half the voltage of typical transistors. What is molybdenum disulphide, what have the researchers achieved, and why is reducing the working voltage of a transistor imp...

By Robin Mitchell | 15-12-2020

Recently, researchers from Purdue University have created black-phosphorus transistors with configurable properties to hide the nature of the operation. How can IP be stolen from chips, what are the new devices, and how can their concept help to fight against...

By Robin Mitchell | 14-12-2020