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Recovering Mobility with Brain-Computer Interfaces

On March 20, 2025 in All, EIT 2025, General, Medical by Mouser Technical Content Staff

Mouser investigates the practical applications of brain-computer interface technology. Mouser customer Neurolutions has developed IpsiHand, a brain-activated therapeutic device that helps people who have had strokes recover their motor control.

Tagged With: bci, brain-computer interface, eeg, electroencephalogram, fda, food and drug administration, ipsihand, neurolutions, non-invasive technology, stroke

New Tech Tuesdays: Optimizing Airports with Digital Twins

On March 18, 2025 in All, Computing, General, IoT by Mouser Technical Content Staff

Digital twins are facilitating airport improvements by creating simulated journeys, streamlining logistical operations, and enabling predictive maintenance to deliver smoother and more cost-effective travel.

Tagged With: airport logistics optimization, airport operations, digital twins, iot in airports, passenger flow, predictive maintenance, real-time simulations, smart airports

Getting Started with Coding a DIY Project

On March 17, 2025 in All, Computing, General, Open Source by Mike Parks

Embedded systems integrate hardware and firmware, using languages like Arduino C++ and CircuitPython for microcontroller programming. Learn how to write and debug DIY electronics projects and explore IDEs, pseudocode, and debugging techniques to develop reliable embedded applications easily.

Tagged With: arduino, c++, circuitpython, coding, development, diy, electronics, embedded, firmware, microcontroller, micropython, programming

Engineering Smarter E-Waste Disassembly with Robots and AI

On March 14, 2025 in All, Computing, General, Robotics by Nicolette Emmino

AI and robotics are changing how e-waste is recycled. New research and tools are making disassembly faster and more efficient. Advanced sorting, modular designs, and automation will continue to help recover materials and reduce waste.

Tagged With: ai recycling, automation, electronics recycling, e-waste management, material recovery, modular design, robotic disassembly, sustainable tech

Embedded Development Using No-Code/Low-Code Platforms

On March 13, 2025 in All, Computing, Dev Tools, General, Open Source by Mike Parks

No-code/low-code (NCLC) platforms allow non-programmers to build apps. Popular for desktop and web, they're expanding to embedded systems. Examine NCLC platforms’ capabilities and limitations, like tools with drag-and-drop interfaces for rapid development but limits on customization and performance.

Tagged With: arduino, blocklyduino, development, embedded, labview, mendix, nclc, no-code/low-code, node-red, platform, scratch, torizon, visuino, xod

Navigating the Road to Robotaxi Reality

On March 12, 2025 in All, Automotive, General, Robotics by Mouser Technical Content Staff

Uncover the advanced technologies and significant challenges behind robotaxis and see why these autonomous vehicles are yet to achieve profitability and what it will take for market readiness.

Tagged With: ai in mobility, autonomous vehicles, av innovation, baidu apollo, level 4 automation, robotaxi market, robotaxis, self-driving cars, tesla robotaxi, waymo

New Tech Tuesdays: IoT-Enabled Baggage Tracking Improves the Travel Experience

On March 11, 2025 in All, General, IoT, New Tech Tuesdays by Mouser Technical Content Staff

In airports, IoT-based systems include bags with RFID and Bluetooth tags, as well as IoT-enabled conveyor belts and smart handling systems to ensure luggage is routed to the correct place.

Tagged With: airport technology, baggage handling automation, bluetooth luggage tracking, iot baggage tracking, iot-enabled airports, luggage tracking apps, real-time luggage tracking, rfid baggage tracking, smart baggage systems, smart travel solutions

Wi-Fi 7 Ramps Up for IoT

On March 7, 2025 in All, General, RF, Wireless by Qorvo

Wi-Fi 7 brings major improvements for IoT, such as faster speeds, tri-band support, and efficiency. Features like multi-link operation and time-sensitive networking allow it to outperform Wi-Fi 6/6E. Learn how Qorvo’s front-end modules simplify integration and accelerate deployment.

Tagged With: enterprise wi-fi, 320 mhz channels, 4k-qam, channel interference, fem, front-end modules, ieee 802.11be, iot, mimo, multi-link operation, next-gen wi-fi, qorvo wi-fi 7, rf design, smart home wi-fi, target wake time, time-sensitive networking, tri-band wi-fi, wi-fi 6e, wi-fi 7, wi-fi 7 adoption, wi-fi filter, wi-fi interference, wireless networking

Three Ways to Build a More Resilient IoT

On March 5, 2025 in All, Computing, General, IoT, Security by Steven Keeping

The complexity of the IoT means that breakdowns are inevitable. Engineers are implementing enhancements to the network to make it more resilient, such as multipath networking, redundancy, and system degradation. These help ensure that faults are isolated, preventing widespread communication failure.

Tagged With: draas, intrusion detection and prevention, iot, iot resilience, machine learning, multipath networking, network protection, preventative maintenance, security, system redundancy, wireless engineering

New Tech Tuesdays: AI Is Transforming Airport Operations

On March 4, 2025 in All, Automation, General, IoT, New Tech Tuesdays by Mouser Technical Content Staff

AI-driven solutions transform airport operations by improving passenger flow management. See how real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, and dynamic adjustments to security and boarding systems are shaping airports today.

Tagged With: ai, ai travel tech, airport operations, airport optimization, crowd monitoring, passenger flow management, predictive analytics, real-time data, smart airports

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