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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

