Kategorie: Mobile
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Ensure DC motor performance with anomaly detection based on energy monitoring
Reading Time: 5 minutes[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jskIyHzcH7A?feature=oembed&w=500&h=281] The challenge Optimizing manufacturing processes is a requirement in any industry today, with electricity consumption in particular representing a major concern due to increased costs and instability. Analyzing energy use has therefore become a widespread need – and one that can also lead to early identification of anomalies and predictive…
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Stop snoring in its tracks with this helpful device
Reading Time: 2 minutesFor those who have to put up with a snoring partner or roommate, the scourge of listening to those droning sounds can be maddening and lead to a decrease in the quality of one’s sleep. So, as an attempt to remedy this situation, Flin van Asperen devised an “anti-snoring machine” out of…
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An open-source, breath-controlled MIDI device
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe simplest MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) input devices use good ol’ fashioned buttons: push a button and the device sends a MIDI message to trigger a specific note. But that control scheme doesn’t replicate the flexibility of a real instrument very well, because a standard button is a binary mechanism. To…
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This robotic beer tray keeps servers from spilling suds
Reading Time: 2 minutesExperienced servers are masters of balance and coordination, being able to carry several full glasses on a tray without spilling a drop. But many of us lack that skill and can’t carry even a single glass across a room without splashing half of it on our feet. To help the clumsy among…
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Greening the Spark
Reading Time: 2 minutesCarl comes from a background of making and simulators, working in space operations in Munich, training astronauts and flight controllers on the Columbus module of the International Space Station, and also being the technical director of the company that made the first commercial Crystal Mazes. Renewable interest Why did Carl choose Raspberry…
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Shape-changing user interface improves haptic navigation
Reading Time: 2 minutesAlmost all haptic feedback today comes in the form of vibration. But vibratory haptic feedback is clearly lacking, as it cannot convey information with any kind of precision or granularity. The user notices the vibration and very course patterns may be recognizable, but that is a rudimentary approach that requires a lot…
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TactorBots is a complete toolkit for robotic touch
Reading Time: 2 minutesSo much of the research and development in the area of haptic feedback focuses on universal devices that can create a wide range of tactile sensations. But that has proven to be a massive challenge, as it is very difficult to package the number of actuators necessary for that flexibility in a…
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Help us understand UK students’ attitudes to coding
Reading Time: 3 minutesNon-formal learning initiatives are a popular way to engage children in computing from a young age and introduce them to the fun, creative world of coding and digital making. As part of our commitment to an evidence-based approach, we are partnering with Durham University on an exciting evaluation project to study the…
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Arduino Pro at SPS Italy 2023
Reading Time: 3 minutesMark your calendars: May 23rd-25th we’ll be at SPS Italia, one of the country’s leading fairs for smart, digital, sustainable industry and a great place to find out what’s new in automation worldwide. We expect a lot of buzz around AI for IoT applications – and, of course, we’ll come prepared to…
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The importance of taking a break
Reading Time: 2 minutesOn a basic level, making sure to take breaks while making can be a safety precaution. Nobody should be soldering while they can barely stay awake, after all. More importantly, sometimes you need to put some space between yourself and a project to allow your brain to rest. Constantly hitting it against…
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Fingertip force control aids in sports and musical training
Reading Time: 2 minutesA great number of activities require the precise application of force with the fingertips. When playing a guitar, for example, you must exert the proper amount of force to push a string against the fret board. Training is difficult, because new guitarists don’t know how much force to apply. This wearable system…
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Emoband strokes and squeezes your wrist
Reading Time: 2 minutesModern consumer devices are fantastic at providing visual and auditory stimulation, but they fail to excite any of the other senses. At most, we get some tactile sensation in the form of haptic feedback. But those course vibrations do little more than provide an indication that something is happening, which is why…
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New ways Android is improving your driveNew ways Android is improving your driveDirector, Auto Product Management
Reading Time: < 1 minuteNew features are coming to Android Auto and cars with Google built-in to help drivers both on and off the road.New features are coming to Android Auto and cars with Google built-in to help drivers both on and off the road.Website: LINK
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How Android keeps you and your devices safeHow Android keeps you and your devices safeVP of Engineering
Reading Time: 2 minutesAt I/O 2023, Google shares the latest ways Android keeps you and your devices safe.At I/O 2023, Google shares the latest ways Android keeps you and your devices safe.Website: LINK
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Bigger and better apps on Android tablets and foldable phonesBigger and better apps on Android tablets and foldable phonesGroup Product Manager, Android Large Screens Developer
Reading Time: < 1 minuteYour favorite apps have been redesigned so they look great and are easy to use on Android’s large screens.Your favorite apps have been redesigned so they look great and are easy to use on Android’s large screens.Website: LINK
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What’s new in the Android ecosystemWhat’s new in the Android ecosystemVice President
Reading Time: 2 minutesAt Google I/O 2023, we shared the latest in the Android ecosystem, alongside new AI-powered features that make your phone uniquely yours.At Google I/O 2023, we shared the latest in the Android ecosystem, alongside new AI-powered features that make your phone uniquely yours.Website: LINK
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New apps, features and updates coming to Wear OSNew apps, features and updates coming to Wear OSGM and Senior Director
Reading Time: < 1 minuteLook out for new features and apps — like Gmail, Calendar and WhatsApp — plus a new OS update coming to your smartwatch this year.Look out for new features and apps — like Gmail, Calendar and WhatsApp — plus a new OS update coming to your smartwatch this year.Website: LINK
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Express yourself on Android, with help from AIExpress yourself on Android, with help from AIVP of Engineering
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAt I/O 2023, Android announced new customization features using generative AI that help make your devices uniquely yours.At I/O 2023, Android announced new customization features using generative AI that help make your devices uniquely yours.Website: LINK
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Training embedded audio classifiers for the Nicla Voice on synthetic datasets
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe task of gathering enough data to classify distinct sounds not captured in a larger, more robust dataset can be very time-consuming, at least until now. In his write-up, Shakhizat Nurgaliyev describes how he used an array of AI tools to automatically create a keyword spotting dataset without the need for speaking into a microphone. The…
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PicoBricks Base Kit review
Reading Time: 3 minutesThere’s also a protoboard area, rather than a breadboard (so the holes aren’t already connected in rows), although a mini breadboard is also supplied. Another nice touch is the battery connector for the supplied 2×AAA battery holder, so you can power the kit away from a computer. Interestingly, the ten modules are…
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Convert an old hour meter to track your job time
Reading Time: 2 minutesHour meters are common for many types of machinery, because they serve a similar to purpose as your car’s odometer. When time running is a more important metric than distance, an hour meter is a good choice. And because they’re common, it is easy to find hour meters in any style you…
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Build your own high-quality ARCTOS robot arm
Reading Time: 2 minutesIf you want a robot arm, either for some practical job or just fun, you have a lot of options. There are many consumer and industrial robot arms on the market, but the models that aren’t glorified toys tend to be pricey. You can also build your own. If you go that…
