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Vision-guided artificial skin gives robots a sense of touch
Researchers have constructed a 3D vision-guided artificial skin for robots that enables tactile sensing with high performance, opening doors to several applications. [ + ]
High-capacity magnetic tape developed for the big data era
The latest development in magnetic tape technology should see magnetic tapes with 10 times the current capacities within five to 10 years. [ + ]
Top 5 green materials for electronics
While it may be cheaper to use materials considered to be more toxic, many electronics producers are choosing to invest in greener materials. [ + ]
World's fastest optical neuromorphic processor revealed
The processor operates faster than 10 trillion operations per second (TeraOPs/s) and is capable of processing ultralarge-scale data. [ + ]
Mind the gap: the second life of EV batteries
Where do Tesla second-life batteries go, after they are retired from EVs and before they are ready for recycling? [ + ]
2021 top technology predictions in power electronics
In 2021, we will see increased demand for and adoption of GaN-powered products across multiple markets — especially in consumer products and industrial power supplies. [ + ]
UKCA mark for the United Kingdom starts January 2021
The UK has left the European Union (EU), and the transition period after Brexit comes to an end this year. This has some implications for suppliers to both the UK and EU regions. [ + ]
Artificial intelligence in a chip powered by light
Researchers have developed AI technology that brings together imaging, processing, machine learning and memory in one electronic chip, powered by light. [ + ]
Researchers find the 'sweet spot' for atom qubits in silicon
Researchers have located what they claim is the 'sweet spot' for positioning qubits in silicon to scale up atom-based quantum processors. [ + ]
IoT still strong in difficult times
If your concerns are around the risks of COVID-19 and the proximity of your co-workers, then you needn't worry about the benefits of IoT and IIoT. [ + ]
Printed and flexible electronics: key technology highlights in 2020
Printed/flexible electronics is a constantly evolving area with extensive scope for innovation. IDTechEx outlines three of the most exciting technological highlights in the sector. [ + ]
Fugaku retains title as world's fastest supercomputer
The supercomputer Fugaku has once again taken out the top spot on the TOP500 list — a ranking of the world's fastest supercomputers that is published twice a year. [ + ]
Satellite launched with AI on board
PhiSat-1 contains a new hyperspectral-thermal camera and onboard AI processing, thanks to an Intel Movidius Myriad 2 VPU — the same chip inside many smart cameras. [ + ]
A new generation of embedded processors
It's a new era for high-end embedded processors that are now available on two computer-on-module form factors: the COM-HPC Client and COM Express Type 6. [ + ]
6 factors for a successful wireless design
Every wireless device needs an antenna, so here are some of the factors that add up to make a successful integration of an antenna into a wireless design. [ + ]