Electrical, Electronics & Instrumentation

05 May 23

Video Friday: May the Fourth be With You

Electrical, Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechanical, Production & Manufacturing

Your weekly selection of awesome robot videosVideo Friday is your weekly selection of awesome robotics videos, collected by your friends at IEEE Spectrum robotics. We also post a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months. Please send us your events for inclusion.Robotics Summit & Expo: 10–11…

05 May 23

Facebook Marketplace fails to remove listings of dangerous electrical goods

Electrical, Electronics & Instrumentation

Electrical Safety First (ESF) flagged ten dangerous and substandard products to Meta in late February as part of a wide-scale investigation that identified dangerous goods for sale via five major online marketplaces. Amazon Marketplace, eBay, Wish.com and AliExpress all responded to alerts from the charity by swiftly removing the listings.…

05 May 23

Collaboration on optimisation of large batteries to revolutionise future energy use

Electrical, Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechanical, Production & Manufacturing

SSE Energy Solutions’ software grid balancing technology, Enhance, is designed to help maximise the efficiency of mega batteries. Now, the Enhance platform has been deployed at one of the world’s leading energy research centres, managing the operation of the 2MW battery at the University of Sheffield’s Willenhall Energy Storage facility.…

05 May 23

Space Tech Is Soaring into New Frontiers. Here’s Your Roadmap.

Electrical, Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechanical, Production & Manufacturing

The space technology industry is defying gravity both literally and figuratively — driving innovation that pushes into new frontiers.Keysight’s new in-depth survey of the latest trends in this fast-paced industry can help you identify:Top satellite applications driving market growthTop enabling technologies, technology trends, and novel solutionsWhat space technology leaders consider…

04 May 23

Open Source Eyewear Is AR Without Walls

Electrical, Electronics & Instrumentation

What if you could have the power of ChatGPT packed into an augmented reality (AR) device that fits in the palm of your hand? That was a trick question: this device already exists, and it’s called Monocle. Built by Brilliant Labs, this $349 open source AR device clips onto ordinary…

04 May 23

Robot Hand Manipulates Complex Objects By Touch Alone

Electrical, Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechanical, Production & Manufacturing

In terms of human features that robots are probably the most jealous of, fingers have to be right up there with eyeballs and brains. Our fleshy little digits have a crazy amount of dexterity relative to their size, and so many sensors packed into them that allow you to manipulate…

04 May 23

Britons believe oil companies should cover climate change costs, poll finds

Electrical, Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechanical, Production & Manufacturing

The majority of UK citizens think the country has a responsibility to pay for climate action in poorer and vulnerable countries, according to new polling commissioned by the charity Christian Aid. The survey was carried out by Savanta, which polled 2,181 UK adults between 21 and 23 April. Out of…

03 May 23

IEEE Foundation Celebrates 50 Years of Philanthropy

Electrical, Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechanical, Production & Manufacturing

Since its launch in 1973, the IEEE Foundation has raised more than US $135 million for more than 250 IEEE programs that improve access to technology, enhance technological literacy, and support education.IEEE’s philanthropic partner is celebrating its 50th anniversary with several events that showcase the profound impact donors around the…

03 May 23

5 Strategies for Corporate Patent Portfolio Decision Making

Electrical, Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechanical, Production & Manufacturing

Is your organization looking to tighten costs, including the costs of patent portfolio maintenance?Intellectual property teams need to be prepared to shoulder their share of budget reductions. This means being prepared to analyze a potentially expansive portfolio and decide what to prune while also limiting the impact on any single…

03 May 23

MPs call on government to accelerate Welsh nuclear plant project

Electrical, Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechanical, Production & Manufacturing

The Welsh Affairs Committee has warned that “major obstacles remain” before Wylfa could be home to a gigawatt-scale nuclear power station. The site was already home to a nuclear power station that operated for over 40 years until decommissioning began in 2015. A second plant has been proposed as part…

Video Friday: May the Fourth be With You

Facebook Marketplace fails to remove listings of dangerous electrical goods

Collaboration on optimisation of large batteries to revolutionise future energy use

Space Tech Is Soaring into New Frontiers. Here’s Your Roadmap.

Open Source Eyewear Is AR Without Walls

Robot Hand Manipulates Complex Objects By Touch Alone

Britons believe oil companies should cover climate change costs, poll finds

IEEE Foundation Celebrates 50 Years of Philanthropy

5 Strategies for Corporate Patent Portfolio Decision Making

MPs call on government to accelerate Welsh nuclear plant project

Google won two major awards at MWC Barcelona 2025.

Expanding AI Overviews and introducing AI Mode

This MRI Can Run on Batteries

The Tiny Star Explosions Powering Moore’s Law