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First Coding School for Girls was a success
The first Coding School for Girls run by Cambridge University Computer Laboratory and Cambridge Coding Academy, helped 76 girls, aged 15-18 with little or no prior coding experience, design and develop an online game, build Instagram-like image filters and programme drones to fly semi-autonomously. The aim of the one-week coding summer school was to spur excitement in digital innovation and inspire young women to explore opportunities in technolo...
Gas sensor connects to your phone
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has developed a miniature gas sensor that can be connected to mobile devices. Gas measurements made with smartphones will make activities such as the detection of internal air problems easier. In addition, sleep quality will be measurable with greater precision, using mobile healthcare applications which gauge carbon dioxide quantities.
Ultimate dev kit winner unveiled
Take a big bow, Manjuprasad Basangi! He has been voted the winner of element14’s global DreamBoard initiative to find the ultimate development kit. His creation, the PC64, designed to be a learning tool for students, was voted the winner by element14 Community members from a shortlist of 16 finalists. The design captured 67 per cent of the vote in the head-to-head final and beat more than 3,000+ brand new dev kit creations to be named the u...
GNSS antenna offers accurate-everywhere positioning
Antenova has announced a low-profile embedded GNSS antenna, named Sinica, which operates on the 1559-1609MHz satellite bands. Sinica is suitable for all positioning applications on the 1559-1609MHz bands. It operates with all of the public satellite constellations - GPS, GLONASS, Baidou and Gallileo, which means it can provide accurate positioning combined with global coverage.
Drone inspection could reduce flight delays
During a pan-European event at Milan Malpensa, easyJet announced that it has successfully completed automated drone inspection of one of its aircrafts. The tests prove that pre-programmed drones could help reduce the number of hours an aircraft is out of service after events such as lightning strikes. The airline aims to bring the drones into service in its engineering bases across Europe within 12 months.
The appetite for consumer robotics is growing
While the field of robotics may have recently been labelled the 'fastest growing industry in the world', robots themselves continue to be associated with the unpredictable, triggering extreme emotions amongst the general population. By Simon Holt, Marketing Manager, element14.
The 'worlds first' Hoverbike
After years worth of R&D, Malloy Aeronautics has created a Hoverbike. It combines the simplicity of a motorbike and the freedom of a helicopter to create the 'world’s first' flying motorcycle. When compared with a helicopter, the Hoverbike is cheaper, more rugged and easier to use, representing a whole new way to fly. The bike flies like a quadcopter and can be flown unmanned or manned, while beinga safe, low level aerial workhorse with...
Single chip module provides IoT-ready compactness
Freescale Semiconductor has introduced the world’s smallest Single Chip Module (SCM) for the IoT. As the IoT requires more processing horsepower to be packed into ever smaller spaces, Freescale’s SCM line of products can integrate hundreds of components including processors, memory, power management and RF parts, which would otherwise be deployed on a 6" board, into a tiny 17x14x1.7mm package.
Optical incremental encoders suit industrial motion control
Expanding on the company’s market-proven HEDS-914x module series, Avago Technologies has announced a series of high resolution 3-channel optical incremental encoder modules. The AEDT-981x has been designed to enable robust, high precision motion control applications including DC servo motors, linear and rotary actuators, factory automation equipment, 3D printers, robotics and drones.
LeddarTech Introduces LeddarCore Sensor ICs For High-Volume Applications
LeddarTech announced the upcoming launch of LeddarCore, a new line of sensor ICs designed to offer unmatched integration capabilities for the development and production of high-volume applications.