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Bioinformatics: How Electronics Can Inform Biomedicine

DNA letter patterns and protein sequences essentially form the ‘language’ of the human body. This metaphor simplifies bioinformatics, which deals with reading information hidden in biological processes and drawing evolutionary conclusions about their possible functions). We look at the vital research area.

April 25, 2021 by Biljana Ognenova

Various Wireless Power Transfer Techniques in Neural Stimulators and Other Implantable Medtech

Wireless power transfer technologies are being extensively studied and developed for use in implantable medical devices, the advantages of which include the early detection of diseases and the treatment of specific defective organs. This article will explore wireless power transfer in neural stimulators and outline the key benefits and design challenges.

April 08, 2021 by Emmanuel Ikimi

Affordable VR-Controlled ‘Bartender’ Robotic Arm Can Be Operated From Anywhere

UK-based Extend Robotics has announced a successful trial of a VR (virtual reality)-based remote-controlled robot. Living up to its name, R:O:B: (for ‘robotically-optimised bartender’) has accurately poured pints of beer when being controlled by a remote human operator.

January 07, 2021 by Luke James

COVID-19 is Driving Engineers to Further Develop Smart Technologies

As many continue to self isolate to combat COVID-19, we are seeing a continued drive for the need for advanced and remote systems that support our new way of life. Accordingly, engineers have been developing smart technologies to expedite the possibility of an autonomous and contactless world.

December 31, 2020 by Lianne Frith

The Progress and Current State of UK Renewable Energy

Following the UK government’s interests in going ‘net zero’ by 2050, we look at some of its major options for renewable energy generation and discuss the country’s growing interests in sustainable solutions. This is particularly in view of the country’s reduced emissions, owing much to its COVID-19 lockdowns.

December 10, 2020 by Asma Arooj

When GPS Fails: Advantages of Quantum Navigation with Quantum Gyro Sensors

High-precision, high-risk, costly moving objects lack a backup navigation solution. Mostly reliant on GPS—or the Global Positioning System—they present two major weaknesses: low accuracy and poor security. Such problems can be improved with quantum gyro sensors and other elements of quantum positioning systems.

November 12, 2020 by Biljana Ognenova

Non-Invasive Blood Pressure Sensor to be Developed by Infineon and Medtech Startup Blumio

Infineon Technologies AG has partnered with Blumio, the developer of a cuffless blood pressure monitoring system. The joint team plans to co-develop a wearable, non-invasive blood pressure sensor that will use Infeneon’s Xensiv radar chipset to ensure a seamless experience for patients.

November 09, 2020 by Luke James

An Overview of Neuromorphic Computing and Its Latest Advances

Realising brain-like synapses using artificial intelligence has, for several decades, been a dream of scientists all over the world. Although we don’t have human-level AI yet, humans have made significant strides in the design of innovative technologies for neuromorphic computing. This article delves into some of the most promising innovations in this field.

October 05, 2020 by Emmanuel Ikimi

Engineering Innovations Focused on Improving Our Mental Health

Never has the importance of our mental health been more prevalent. The COVID-19 pandemic has driven a huge rise in anxiety illnesses across the globe. And, while our health services were already stretched, they are now bursting at the seams. Now more than ever, this has called for engineers to design technology that can monitor, research—and hopefully improve—our mental wellbeing.

September 25, 2020 by Lianne Frith

Texas Instruments’ CC2640R2F Microcontroller, Featuring Bluetooth 5.1

The CC2640R2F is one of the SimpleLink wireless microcontrollers manufactured by Texas Instruments. It supports Bluetooth 5.1 Low Energy, which has a clock speed of 2.4GHz. The device is useful in a wide range of applications, including those in the automation, industrial, and medical fields.

September 24, 2020 by Abdulwaliy Oyekunle

New Learning Algorithm Could Boost Possible Applications of AI

Inspired by the human brain, a research team from the Graz University of Technology has developed an energy-efficient artificial intelligence system.

September 05, 2020 by Luke James

Energy Harvesting Wearable Used to Monitor Cardiovascular Health

A team from Purdue University has developed self-powered wearable triboelectric nanogenerators that help conserve mechanical energy and turn it into power. They can be used to monitor the wearer’s cardiovascular health.

August 20, 2020 by Luke James

Electronic Devices for Medical Applications: Safety, Reliability, and Biocompatibility Requirements

Electronics engineers working in industries that design equipment for the healthcare industry are responsible for ensuring their safety and reliability in line with standards of the medical industry. This article will explore the most critical considerations in designing electronics for medical use.

July 31, 2020 by Emmanuel Ikimi

Addressing the Major Ethical Issues of Autonomous Vehicles

There’s a serious flaw in the way that programmers are currently addressing ethical concerns in relation to artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomous vehicles (AVs). Although they cannot account for everything, there are a few standout ethical issues that really ought to be looked at.

July 18, 2020 by Luke James

Sticker-Like Medical Wearable Provides Real-Time Data to Physicians for COVID-19 Monitoring

The stamp-sized sticker device includes a suite of clinical-grade sensors to offer continuous, real-time COVID-19 monitoring.

July 13, 2020 by Luke James

Adapting Wearables to the Monitoring Needs of COVID-19 Patients

With engineering teams focusing on protective devices and treatments for the novel coronavirus, we have seen fewer ways to detect the virus.

July 05, 2020 by Lianne Frith

The Main Software Challenges Facing Self-Driving Vehicles

Despite the increased focus on autonomous vehicles, software issues present some of the most significant hurdles that automakers must face before full self-driving becomes a possibility.

June 18, 2020 by Emmanuel Ikimi

Should We Let AI Develop Curiosity Algorithms?

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been around for a while now, but it is evolving. Engineers have created a software with Darwinian theory, allowing programs to improve themselves without human input.

June 15, 2020 by Lianne Frith

Machine Learning Company Insitro Raises $143 Million to Bridge Biology and AI

Insitro is a pharmaceutical company that follows a data-driven development approach towards drug development. The company uses machine learning and artificial intelligence-based approaches to derive more throughput in drug manufacturing.

June 08, 2020 by Akshay Kumar

How Supercomputers Help Tackle the COVID-19 Crisis

Supercomputers are playing a crucial role in trying to better understand the COVID-19 virus and identifying possible cures or treatments.

May 28, 2020 by Ingrid Fadelli

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Bioinformatics: How Electronics Can Inform Biomedicine

Various Wireless Power Transfer Techniques in Neural Stimulators and Other Implantable Medtech

Affordable VR-Controlled ‘Bartender’ Robotic Arm Can Be Operated From Anywhere

COVID-19 is Driving Engineers to Further Develop Smart Technologies

The Progress and Current State of UK Renewable Energy

When GPS Fails: Advantages of Quantum Navigation with Quantum Gyro Sensors

Non-Invasive Blood Pressure Sensor to be Developed by Infineon and Medtech Startup Blumio

An Overview of Neuromorphic Computing and Its Latest Advances

Engineering Innovations Focused on Improving Our Mental Health

Texas Instruments’ CC2640R2F Microcontroller, Featuring Bluetooth 5.1

New Learning Algorithm Could Boost Possible Applications of AI

Energy Harvesting Wearable Used to Monitor Cardiovascular Health

Electronic Devices for Medical Applications: Safety, Reliability, and Biocompatibility Requirements

Addressing the Major Ethical Issues of Autonomous Vehicles

Sticker-Like Medical Wearable Provides Real-Time Data to Physicians for COVID-19 Monitoring

Adapting Wearables to the Monitoring Needs of COVID-19 Patients

The Main Software Challenges Facing Self-Driving Vehicles

Should We Let AI Develop Curiosity Algorithms?

Machine Learning Company Insitro Raises $143 Million to Bridge Biology and AI

How Supercomputers Help Tackle the COVID-19 Crisis

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Bioinformatics: How Electronics Can Inform Biomedicine

Various Wireless Power Transfer Techniques in Neural Stimulators and Other Implantable Medtech

Affordable VR-Controlled ‘Bartender’ Robotic Arm Can Be Operated From Anywhere

COVID-19 is Driving Engineers to Further Develop Smart Technologies

The Progress and Current State of UK Renewable Energy

When GPS Fails: Advantages of Quantum Navigation with Quantum Gyro Sensors

Non-Invasive Blood Pressure Sensor to be Developed by Infineon and Medtech Startup Blumio

An Overview of Neuromorphic Computing and Its Latest Advances

Engineering Innovations Focused on Improving Our Mental Health

Texas Instruments’ CC2640R2F Microcontroller, Featuring Bluetooth 5.1

New Learning Algorithm Could Boost Possible Applications of AI

Energy Harvesting Wearable Used to Monitor Cardiovascular Health

Electronic Devices for Medical Applications: Safety, Reliability, and Biocompatibility Requirements

Addressing the Major Ethical Issues of Autonomous Vehicles

Sticker-Like Medical Wearable Provides Real-Time Data to Physicians for COVID-19 Monitoring

Adapting Wearables to the Monitoring Needs of COVID-19 Patients

The Main Software Challenges Facing Self-Driving Vehicles

Should We Let AI Develop Curiosity Algorithms?

Machine Learning Company Insitro Raises $143 Million to Bridge Biology and AI

How Supercomputers Help Tackle the COVID-19 Crisis

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