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Image of Low-Cost, Power Efficient EMG Prosthetic Hand (Part 3) Low-Cost, Power Efficient EMG Prosthetic Hand (Part 3)

In my first blog, I talked about the plan and the overall roadmap. In my most recent blog, I talked about the technical plans and the road bumps we encountered. With all that out of the way, let’s talk about the final implementation and the results.

Image of Use an SBC to Quickly Implement Edge AI in New or Retrofit Applications Use an SBC to Quickly Implement Edge AI in New or Retrofit Applications Publish Date: 2026-06-02

Learn how the Arduino UNO Q accelerates the development of real-time edge AI applications and industrial retrofits that require embedded Linux.

Image of Use Rugged Modules to Move Industrial I/O Closer to the Machine Use Rugged Modules to Move Industrial I/O Closer to the Machine

Use Advantech’s ADAM-200PN series of rugged machine-mount remote I/O modules for distributed control with daisy-chain connectivity via M12 connectors.

Image of How Temperature Affects Electronic Components How Temperature Affects Electronic Components

When I first started working on electronic projects, temperature was the last thing on my mind. I was so focused on getting my circuits to work, making sure the wiring was right, the code ran, and the sensors were giving me the right values.

Image of Low-Cost, Power Efficient EMG Prosthetic Hand (Part 2) Low-Cost, Power Efficient EMG Prosthetic Hand (Part 2)

Creating a low-cost prosthetic arm is challenging, but making one that is also easy to calibrate and accurate is even tougher.

Image of Jump-Start AI Designs with a Lattice Semiconductor and NVIDIA Collaboration Jump-Start AI Designs with a Lattice Semiconductor and NVIDIA Collaboration

Lattice Semiconductor collaborates with NVIDIA to provide a solution for rapid design and prototyping of edge AI applications.

Image of Webinar – Making CO2 Sensing Mainstream: Miniaturized, Efficient, and Cost Optimized Webinar – Making CO2 Sensing Mainstream: Miniaturized, Efficient, and Cost Optimized

This webinar will dive into how to overcome traditional CO2 sensor constraints without sacrificing performance.

Image of Building a Dynamometer for the Openwheel Project - Part 1 Building a Dynamometer for the Openwheel Project - Part 1

Explore a custom-built dyno for hub motors using load cells and Arduino, enabling accurate power and torque measurements.

Image of Dielectric Elastomer Switches: Building Logic Gates with Soft Membranes Dielectric Elastomer Switches: Building Logic Gates with Soft Membranes

When you think of "electronics," you probably picture rigid green circuit boards, silicon chips, and soldering irons. But what if you could build a circuit entirely out of soft, stretchy rubber?

Image of Measuring the Speed of Sound Using an Ultrasonic Sensor and Oscilloscope Measuring the Speed of Sound Using an Ultrasonic Sensor and Oscilloscope

In this blog, I will walk through a simple experiment that uses an ultrasonic sensor and oscilloscope to measure how fast sound travels through the air.

Image of Simplify AMR and AGV Integration with ROS 2 Components Simplify AMR and AGV Integration with ROS 2 Components Publish Date: 2026-03-10

Accelerate AMR and AGV integration using motor controllers, IMUs, and ToF modules with native ROS 2 drivers.

Image of Tap to Open: How PZT Piezoelectric Ceramics Enable Smart Access Systems Tap to Open: How PZT Piezoelectric Ceramics Enable Smart Access Systems

The automotive industry is moving to doing away with physical switches. Trunk and concealed door handle systems are being converted to a simple tap.

Image of Webinar – Accelerating the Evolution of Smart Robotics and Autonomous Machines Webinar – Accelerating the Evolution of Smart Robotics and Autonomous Machines

The use of high-performance microcontrollers in IoT, AI and ML applications demand advanced memory, a wide array of peripherals, and security.

Image of Webinar – Why Cybersecurity Belongs in Safety Conversations Webinar - Why Cybersecurity Belongs in Safety Conversations

Safety components that once operated in isolation now communicate across networks bringing tremendous value, but it also creating risk.

Image of IO-Link: Making the Connection from Sensor to Edge Computing IO-Link: Making the Connection from Sensor to Edge Computing Publish Date: 2026-02-12

Rather than replacing existing fieldbus or industrial Ethernet infrastructure, IO-Link operates as a complementary interface.

Image of Technology Behind Air Quality Detectors of the Future Technology Behind Air Quality Detectors of the Future Publish Date: 2026-02-11

Significant health risks have been revealed associated with poor indoor air quality, driving increased health advisories and guidelines.

Image of Making Sound Reactive Projects Making Sound Reactive Projects

Learn how to build sound reactive projects using piezos, microphones, and Arduino to trigger LEDs, motors, and effects from audio input.

Image of A Cost-Effective Approach to Random Bin Picking A Cost-Effective Approach to Random Bin Picking Publish Date: 2026-02-10

Structured light, FPGA acceleration, and machine vision enable fast, accurate random bin picking for high-performance robotic automation systems.

Image of Engineering IAQ Monitoring for Modern Buildings with Integrated Advanced Sensors Engineering IAQ Monitoring for Modern Buildings with Integrated Advanced Sensors Publish Date: 2026-01-20

With mounting pressure to improve indoor air quality, advanced sensors have been developed to accurately measure and monitor a wide variety of air pollutants.

Image of Use Optimized Amplifiers for Reliable and Accurate Automotive Current Sensing Use Optimized Amplifiers for Reliable and Accurate Automotive Current Sensing Publish Date: 2026-01-08

How to use an amplifier capable of handling high common-mode voltages to implement high-side current-sensing in automobile circuits.