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How laser diodes help devices to see the world
Tiny laser diodes offer 3D sensing functionality for consumer electronics like smartphones and robots like self-driving cars. In this article, the technology consulting firm IDTechEx demonstrate how advances in laser technology and decreases in laser price enable novel applications in optical sensing.
TomTom launches new navigation app with Apple CarPlay
TomTom hasannounced the launch ofTomTom GO Navigation. This new app for iOS will boast TomTom’s latest innovations and the freshest maps, together with Apple CarPlay compatibility, so drivers can use their app on an in-dash screen as well. TomTom GO Navigation lets drivers experience the real time services of online navigation without draining their data, as the maps are stored on the driver’s phone.
Robot's roamings mix education and fun
It can be fun, it can educate and it can inspire. It is the MekaMon Berserker v2 robot, developed by Reach Robotics which is now available at RS Components. MekaMon is a gaming robot, as well as being ideal for robotics engineers and hobbyists, and for a wide range of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) students from those still in the early stages of school, up to those studying engineering at university.
Wearable tech forecasts more growth despite challenges
IDTechEx has released its most comprehensive report covering the wearable technology industry. ‘Wearable Technology Forecasts 2019-2029’ includes historic market data back to 2010 and ten year market forecasts for 48 different types of wearable electronic product.
Medical-grade devices vs. consumer wearables
Smartphone ubiquity, sensor miniaturisation, and ease of integration have increased the number of wearable products on the market, to the point where such products are now achieving performance levels suitable for medical use-cases.But how will medical wearables make patients healthier - and why now?
Have we peaked when it comes to IoT?
At the recent IoT Expo show, held in London Electronic Specifier’s Anna Flockett got the chance to catch up with Gemalto’s M2M Manager, Neil Bosworth who is involved with IoT projects from start to finish. Having been in the industry for a number of years, specifically with Gemalto for nine years Bosworth is an expert in this area and has been on the front line of the M2M industry since 2006.
Tackling hardware-based cyber attacks
Sepio Systems, which is disrupting the cyber-security industry by uncovering hidden hardware attacks, has partnered with the distribution giant Tech Data and with SHI International, one of North America’s top 10 largest IT solution providers, in order to tackle hardware-based cyber attacks.
Bluetooth SIG names Telink co-founder associate member director
The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) announced that Haipeng Jin, co-founder of Telink Semiconductor in Shanghai, has joined the board of directors of the Bluetooth SIG as an Associate Member Director to serve a two-year term starting in July 2019.
Smart home healthcare market to reach $30bn by 2025
The Smart Home Healthcare Market is set to grow from its current market value of more than $6bn to over $30bn by 2025; as reported in the latest study by Global Market Insights. Rising adoption of wearable devices and technological advancements drives smart home healthcare industry growth.
Strawberry-picking robots to gather enough fruit for Wimbledon
Wimbledon fans, who consume 34 thousand kilos of strawberries every year, could one day get their strawberries picked by a small group of new robots, developed in Europe, that use photonics to detect a fruit, and are capable of gathering enough berries for the championships in less than a week.