Previously, we discussed how a microprocessor works and its various parts. There are many different types of microprocessors, each with advantages and disadvantages. No one…
Microprocessors: The World’s Tiniest Micromanagers
A computer’s processor performs the way it sounds – taking in information and processing it. A processor functions as the brain of a computer by…
The Internet of Bio-Nano Things
Bacteria have been compared functionally to IoT devices. Receptors work as sensors, enabling bacteria to detect chemicals, electromagnetic fields, light, acidity, mechanical stress and temperature.…
IoT & The Power of Light
Photonics is the technology of generating, controlling, and detecting light waves and particles of light (photons). Essential on its own, the technology takes on exciting…
Microbots for Health, Engineering & Rescue
Robots can prepare human food, provide social interaction and build automobiles. These robots may be larger than a human or small enough to hold in…
Cities Usher in Autonomous Vehicles
Ready or not, autonomous vehicles (AVs) are on the way, and cities around the world are in the testing stages of implementation. Autonomous Shuttle Trials…
Blockchain Part IV: Even More Blockchain Applications
We previously delved into the use of blockchain technology in the food chain, energy, healthcare and defense industries. But blockchain has even further reaching applications.…
Pets Go High-Tech with IoT
IoT isn’t just for humans. Our four-legged friends can benefit as well. Activity Monitoring Just as humans use wearables to monitor sleep patterns and heart…
5G Propels IoT into the Future
5G is the next-generation mobile network with faster speed and more capacity and reliability. It supports all bands and spectrum types (licensed, shared, unlicensed), as…