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Ensuring the Electrical Safety of Powered Exoskeletons

On August 15, 2018 in All, Connectors, EIT 2018: Generation Robot, Industrial, Medical, Motor Control, Power, Robotics, Sensors by Alex Misiti

Exoskeleton use in improving the mobility of patients with spinal cord injuries, helping industrial workers lift heavy objects, and enhancing soldiers’ abilities on the battlefield are obvious benefits, but designers and engineers must remove safety risks to ensure the health and well-being of users.

Protect Embedded Interfaces with These Clamps and Crowbars

On August 13, 2018 in All, Circuit Protection, IoT by Bourns

Protecting interface connections from overvoltage conditions and transient events is more important than ever with the proliferation of embedded electronics. Bourns clamp and crowbar protection is effective at protecting circuit interfaces in silicon and ceramic electronic components.

Where Golf and Science Converge

On August 10, 2018 in All, Sensors by Alex Misiti

Sensors and high-speed cameras are providing scientific insight into the golf swing that many would have never thought possible.

The Physical Web is Dead. The Beacon Legacy Lives On

On August 8, 2018 in All, Empowering Innovation, IoT, RF, Wireless by Barry Manz

The Physical Web was an interesting Bluetooth beacon-based notification concept, but it was killed last year by its creator, Google. Fortunately, its basic functionality still exists within the company’s Nearby Notifications platform.

SolePower’s Self-Charging Wearables: Hiking Boots

On August 6, 2018 in All, IoT, Power, Sensors, Summer Fun by Traci Browne

Imagine a boot that tells you where you are, measures fatigue and physio status, monitors environmental conditions, charges your smartphone, and can do all that just by walking around. Say hello to SolePower’s kinetic energy harvesting boots.

Almost Everyone Thinks LIDAR is the Technology Choice for Self-Driving Cars

On August 6, 2018 in All, Automotive, Sensors by Jeremy Cook

LIDAR has come to dominate the self-driving car sensor discussion with a wide range of supporters but with one very notable detractor.

Tagged With: Autonomous vehicles, LIDAR, Radar, Self-driving cars, Sensors

Wi-Fi Will Soon Provide Position Accuracy of One Meter

On August 3, 2018 in All, Empowering Innovation, IoT, RF, Wireless by Barry Manz

One of the most formidable challenges facing anyone developing location-based products and services is the inability to obtain precise three-axis location data. A new Wi-Fi capability coming this year, or next, may solve this problem.

A Smart Collar That Gives Pets a Voice

On August 3, 2018 in All, Empowering Innovation, IoT, Medical, Power, Sensors, Summer Fun by Traci Browne

If my dog could talk, I’m pretty sure he’d go on and on about food and the chipmunks in the backyard. But, what if he could also let me know when he wasn’t feeling well? Believe it or not, smart collar devices are doing just that by giving our pets a voice.

A Simple Guide to Wi-Fi Standards

On July 30, 2018 in All, Automation, Security, Student Central, Wireless by Phil Hipol

Over the years, as wireless technology has evolved, so has the IEEE 802.11 standard, hence the different letters after the 802.11 designation. As Wi-Fi increases in scope and speed, network engineers should understand these designations and what they represent.

Tagged With: 802.11, Networking, Standard, Wi-Fi, Wireless

PWM or MPPT: Which Controller is Right for Your Solar PV System?

On July 27, 2018 in All, Energy Harvesting, Power by Alex Misiti

In battery-tied photovoltaic (PV) arrays, charge controllers are a critical component that can drastically impact the operation and overall cost of the system.

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