Internet of things

13 Nov 23

MIT Professor’s IoT Sensors Make Roads Safer

Electrical, Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechanical, Production & Manufacturing

Back in 2005, before smartphones were generally available, MIT Professor Hari Balakrishnan was so fed up with commuting delays in Boston that he built a mobile system to monitor road conditions. Hari Balakrishnan Employer MIT Title Professor Member grade Fellow Alma maters Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, and the University…

23 Oct 23

Exploring Sydney’s Deep Tech Ecosystem

Electrical, Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechanical, Production & Manufacturing

This sponsored article is brought to you by BESydney.In the dynamic landscape of Australian technology, market advancements are often attributed to consumer-focused products like Canva and Afterpay. Capturing headlines and attention with their renowned success stories, these, along with other global companies like Atlassian, Facebook, and Apple, have become the…

21 Sep 23

Get Up to Speed on AI, IoT, and Smart Grid

Electrical, Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechanical, Production & Manufacturing

The adoption of emerging technologies has drastically increased since 2020, according to a McKinsey & Co. survey. Understanding the latest technology trends can allow you to strengthen your competitive edge. Developing your technical skills and investing in yourself are great ways to advance from your current position and help you…

15 Sep 23

MIT Makes Low-Power Underwater Communication Practical

Electrical, Electronics & Instrumentation

Underwater sensor networks could prove invaluable for applications as diverse as monitoring fish farms, hurricane forecasting, and detecting enemy submarines. Transmitting data through liquids is much trickier than sending it through air, however. Engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have come up with a solution that could enable…

29 Jun 23

Hardware Pioneers Max 2023: Where Electronics, IoT Connectivity and Embedded Systems Converge

Electrical, Electronics & Instrumentation

There will be an audience of over 2000 people at the event - comprised of engineers, business leaders, technology journalists, industry analysts and investors. 75 influential companies and organisations will be exhibiting, and there will be a series of informative presentations, valuable networking sessions and lively panel discussions too. Among…

16 Jun 23

Transforming vibrations into electricity could facilitate self-powered IoT sensors

Electrical, Electronics & Instrumentation

The new energy-generating device was made by combining piezoelectric composites with carbon fibre-reinforced polymer (CFRP), a commonly used material that is both light and strong. This composition allows it to transform vibrations from the surrounding environment into electricity. "Everyday items, from fridges to street lamps, are connected to the internet…

10 May 23

The Internet of Things: Fire Sleuth, Fire-Starter

Electrical, Electronics & Instrumentation

Fires are difficult to investigate since they often destroy the evidence of their cause. Now scientists demonstrate how Internet of Things (IoT) gadgets can reveal key clues—but also potentially help arsonists start fires in the first place.Criminal investigations are already increasingly exploring how IoT devices might record useful forensic data.…

13 Apr 23

Researchers build solar cells to power IoT devices

Electrical, Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechanical, Production & Manufacturing

The team was able to build new sustainable solar cells for artificial intelligence-powered energy management. The research has the potential to revolutionise the way IoT devices are powered, the team said, as it could make these systems more sustainable and efficient, as well as open up new opportunities in industries…

23 Feb 23

How Smart Semiconductor Technology Will Improve Personal Health

Biotechnology & Biomedical

This sponsored article is brought to you by Infineon Technologies. We live in a world of rising population. The latest projections by the United Nations suggest that the global population could grow to around 8.5 billion in 2030 and 9.7 billion in 2050. At the same time, life expectancy is…

19 Oct 22

Smart cities can beat the heat if stakeholders work together

Geotechnical & Environmental

The threat that climate change poses to those living and working in urban areas came to the fore this summer as the UK experienced a record-breaking 40°C heatwave. With warnings from the World Health Organisation that extreme temperature events are set to increase in frequency, duration, and magnitude, it’s crucial…