Europe has now had its first fleet of autonomous robot carriers operating on public roads following deployment in Lithuania. The landmark motion sees three Autonomous Robot Carriers (ARCs) deliver, collect and drop off orders in a suburb of the country’s…
Researchers develop full biodegradable artificial muscle in soft robotics ‘triumph’
A joint effort from scientists at universities across the globe have developed a fully biodegradable, high-performance artificial muscle, a development heralded as a step towards sustainability becoming a lasting trend in the field of soft robotics. At Max Planck Institute…
White House unveil IoT cybersecurity label plan
The White House has unveiled its plan for a US Cyber Trust Mark intended to certify that IoT devices marked with the label have met security criteria. The voluntary programme by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is due to roll…
Smart rings, wristbands and glasses: what are the top wearables?
The world of wearable technology has experienced a remarkable revolution in recent years. IoT has ushered in a seamless integration of connected devices into our daily lives, revolutionising how we interact with technology and the benefits the data captured can…
Uber to use Valid’s eSIM for IoT use cases
Uber is making plays to enhance its IoT deployments worldwide by adopting Valid’s mioSIM eSIM (embedded SIM) technology. The utilisation is set to see the ride-hailing giant more widely deploy their UberSIM technology solution. The company will use Valid’s mioSIM…
How AI could forever change IoT
AI’s explosion in the public imagination through the likes of ChatGPT has industries scrambling about to see how AI can be applied into their respective sectors. AI in automation, AI in copywriting, AI in customer service, the possible applications this…
BT and British Army pave way for ‘smart bases’ with new contract
BT and the British Army have agreed on a contract for networks that are poised to pave the way for smart bases across the UK. The five-years contract will provide a managed Wi-Fi service known as MOD Wi-Fi. This agreement entails BT delivering…
TDK 1/16th brick footprint DC-DC buck converter series expanded
TDK announced the expansion of the TDK-Lambda i7A series of non-isolated buck DC-DC converters with the industry-standard 1/16th brick pinout. The 60A output models have a 400W maximum rating, offering 0.8 – 8V adjustable outputs from a 12V nominal input.…
Are digital twins key to smart city rollouts?
Digital twin’s dawn has seen the technology increasingly rolled out across a range of sectors in efforts for organisations and industries to evaluate and optimise processes before committing. The adage ‘measure twice cut once’ applies as the technology allows companies…
Move over Amazon: Google company unveils drone delivery ambitions
A subsidiary of Google’s parent company Alphabet is aiming to develop drone delivery-network technology able to handle millions of orders within 12 months. The company, Wing, say the technology is being tested “at scale” in Australia, where it’s delivering up…
