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How the IoT can help create a more sustainable future

Sustainable manufacturing is essential to preserving the finite natural resources of the planet. While the term has become something of a mantra in recent years, it’s now also forming a central pillar of business and economic activity.

Linda Pettersson

 from 

Nordic Semiconductor-

Updated on 25 May, 2023

4 minutes read

Half Duplex vs Full Duplex: The Role of Transmission Modes in Networking

Half Duplex vs Full Duplex: Understand how these protocols affect data transmission, learn their advantages and limitations, and discover how they are utilized in various networking technologies.

Researchers use AI to identify similar materials in images

This machine-learning method could assist with robotic scene understanding, image editing, or online recommendation systems.

An Introduction to Low Power IoT

Building IoT devices to be as power efficient as possible can be the difference between an invaluable product and one that's unusable for its intended purpose. Learn the principles of building low-power IoT devices here.

Colleen Lavin

 from 

Particle-

Updated on 22 May, 2023

6 minutes read

Innovative 3D camera technology wins OKdo engineering challenge

The winner of the OKdo Engineering Challenge is Eric Schleicher from the company Constructive Realities, who are working on powerful, compact Time of Flight cameras.

How global standards underpin the IoT

The IoT will be one of the planet's largest and most complex machines. And its economic impact will be huge. In a 2022 report, analyst McKinsey suggested the IoT’s value could be as much as $12.5 trillion by 2030. But the IoT can only reach this size if all the components are built to global engineering standards.

Bjorn Kvaale

 from 

Nordic Semiconductor-

Updated on 18 May, 2023

5 minutes read

A better way to study ocean currents

A new machine-learning model makes more accurate predictions about ocean currents, which could help with tracking plastic pollution and oil spills, and aid in search and rescue.

It's all in the wrist: energy-efficient robot hand learns how not to drop the ball

Researchers have designed a low-cost, energy-efficient robotic hand that can grasp a range of objects – and not drop them – using just the movement of its wrist and the feeling in its ‘skin’.

How CO2 sensors can improve energy efficiency in buildings

The XENSIV™ PAS CO2 sensor can help increase air quality and reduce HVAC costs in buildings

PeSTo: a new AI tool for predicting protein interactions

Scientists at EPFL have developed PeSTo, an AI model that can predict, with high confidence, the binding interfaces of proteins when they bind other proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, ions, and small molecules. The model's low computational cost enables the processing of large amounts of structural data, opening up opportunities for new biological discoveries.

Nik Papageorgiou

 from 

EPFL-

Updated on 15 May, 2023

3 minutes read

How cellular IoT can help seniors maintain their independence

The world is aging; according to the World Health Organization (WHO), between 2015 and 2050, the proportion of the population over 60 will double from 12 percent to 22 percent.

Thomas Soderholm

 from 

Nordic Semiconductor-

Updated on 12 May, 2023

4 minutes read

How Will Generative AI Revolutionize Our Work?

Let us delve into the profound impact that generative AI may have on employment, exploring both the opportunities it creates and the challenges it presents, as we strive to shape a world where human ingenuity and machine intelligence can coexist harmoniously.

Bram Verhoef

 from 

Axelera AI-

Updated on 09 May, 2023

8 minutes read

Using reflections to see the world from new points of view

A new computer vision system turns any shiny object into a camera of sorts, enabling an observer to see around corners or beyond obstructions.

New inspection drone uses wind to lengthen flight times

Elythor, an EPFL spin-off, has developed a new drone whose wing shape can adapt to wind conditions and flight position in real time, reducing the drone’s energy consumption. What’s more, the position of the wings can change, allowing the drone to fly vertically or horizontally. These features make it a perfect candidate for inspecting power plants.

Cecilia Carron

 from 

EPFL-

Updated on 07 May, 2023

4 minutes read

Using Amazon Sidewalk to improve wireless device performance indoors and beyond

The smart home network continues to expand. Homeowners are now using wireless technology to operate the lights, window shades and HVAC, as well as entertain, manage energy consumption and make sure the house is secure. And this is just the start.

Finn Boetius

 from 

Nordic Semiconductor-

Updated on 05 May, 2023

4 minutes read