Latest in IoT

Does the Importance of IoT Outweigh Its Risks to Security?

It is hard to ignore the many benefits that the IoT brings with it. Securing IoT devices, however, is posing a challenge—indeed, it is perhaps one of today's greatest challenges—for manufacturers.

one day ago by Luke James

TurboTrack: MIT’s RFID-based Answer to Machine Vision Robotics

While machine vision is often the ‘done deal’ for informing robotic motor functions, sometimes it’s the simpler solutions that prove the most robust. Here’s a look at TurboTrack: Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s radiofrequency identification tag-based technology, whose signal-reading approach has proved foolproof in many aspects where machine vision robot guidance falls down.

2 days ago by Sam Holland

Bluetooth 5.1: What the Latest in Generation 5 Has to Offer

‘Bluetooth’ is named after the English translation of 'Blåtand': the surname of King Harald Blåtand, who unified Denmark—so in his memory, it’s no surprise that the wireless standard has remained an important part of the connected world since the late 90s. Now, it’s more communicative, efficient and scalable than ever: here’s a look at what’s putting the ‘.1’ in ‘Bluetooth 5.1’.

3 days ago by Sam Holland

Should Western Nations be Worried About Huawei?

As a handful of nations move to ban Huawei equipment from their emerging 5G networks, should others pay attention and follow suit?

5 days ago by Luke James

Why Europe is More Primed for Autonomous Vehicles Than China

The KPMG Autonomous Vehicles Readiness Index places four European countries among the top ten best prepared to deal with autonomous vehicles. China is ranked 16th on the index of 20 countries, which includes four factors in the total score calculation: policy and legislation, technology and innovation, infrastructure, and consumer acceptance.

6 days ago by Biljana Ognenova

Could the IoT Alleviate Post-Brexit Supply Chain Problems?

With Brexit looming, it is time to consider how the IoT could alleviate supply chain problems and provide new opportunities for British businesses.

one week ago by Luke James

Will Brexit Cripple Automobile Manufacturing in the UK?

Brexit has been one of the most discussed topics in the UK in the past year. The implications of a deal or no-deal consensus between the UK and EU will affect every facet of the economy due to the multi-level trade agreements the country has had with EU member states for decades. More specifically, a no-deal Brexit will certainly impact the vehicle manufacturing industry.

one week ago by Sam Holland

Human Machine Interfaces That Will Bring About Extended Reality (XR)

Throughout history, our idea of reality had been based on feedback from our natural senses about the state of the physical world around us. However, with giant leaps in the fields of digital reality and spatial perception, we can now experience so much more than what is physically there.

one week ago by Sam Holland

Solutions to the Shortage of Skilled Workers in the UK Engineering Sector

The UK Government’s Industrial Strategy, Building a Britain Fit for the Future, elaborates the four key challenges the UK faces now: AI and the data revolution, mobility, clean growth, and the ageing population. Even without a substantial engineering interest or background, it is evident that engineering jobs will play a crucial role in the aftermath of the practical implementation of this strategy.

one week ago by Biljana Ognenova

European Tech Regulations Could Strangle Innovation

We live in an era of novel and unprecedented innovation. It is regulation and government policy that will have the biggest impact on the future of technology, particularly in Europe.

2 weeks ago by Luke James

Critical Components for EV and Self-Driving Vehicles

With so many countries recognising the danger of climate change and the environmental stewardship needed to counteract its effects, electric vehicles are seen as a green alternative that is both environmentally friendly and practical.

2 weeks ago by Sam Holland

Can Voice Recognition Applications Retain Surge of Growth in European Market Despite Device Flaws?

Voice recognition technology is an incredibly exciting innovation that is becoming a big part of our day-to-day lives. First integrated into our smartphones several years ago, the technology is now able to automate tasks, giving us the hands-free ability to achieve more.

2 weeks ago by Lianne Frith

A Doctor on Your Wrist? The Rise of Wearable Technology in European Healthcare

Western medicine has seen huge growth in the use of technology for the treatment of disease and in preventative medicine. Many centres in Europe are leading the way in the use of smartwatches and fitness trackers to treat a number of different conditions, making innovative new leaps in how these body-worn sensors can help keep us fit and well.

about 3 weeks ago by Emily Gray-Fow

Why Augmented Intelligence is Throwing a Spanner in the Works of European Copyright Legislation

It is often said that, in general, some laws as they stand today are not fit for purpose in their application to the digital world. One area where this is truer than any other is intellectual property—the digital age has completely changed the rules on intellectual property and the antiquated laws and systems of yesterday are no longer feasible.

3 weeks ago by Luke James

The Components That Make Smart Clothes Possible

Smart clothing may already be here, but it will take a while before the average person is reading their heart rate statistics through the very fibres of their jumper. For now, let’s discuss the components and engineering considerations involved that, once mastered, could eventually commercialise this latest breakthrough in wearable tech.

3 weeks ago by Sam Holland

Tomorrow’s Engineering Jobs: What’s On the Horizon?

With so much talk about which jobs may not exist in a few years’ time, let’s take a moment to consider what new engineering disciplines or specialisms may come about alongside further technological developments.

3 weeks ago by Luke James

EU Commission Approves $2 Billion Public Funds for High-End Chips and Driverless Cars Research

IoT technologies have added another layer to the meaning of a digital single market, a policy the European Union has been pushing forward since the adoption of the Digital Single Market Strategy in May 2015. The Internet of Things is connecting virtual and physical touch points and dissolving many of the previously unshakable cross-border limitations and will continue to do so, thus changing the tapestry of societies as we know them.

one month ago by Biljana Ognenova

Why Are We Designing IoT Devices Without a Solid Plan to Secure Them?

As the IoT continues to grow worldwide, we must ask ourselves: with such widespread connectivity showing no signs of stopping, what are the reasons behind the lack of security measures from the very design phase?

one month ago by Sam Holland

3 Implantable Medical Devices That Should Have Never Left the Lab

Since the first pacemaker was implanted back in 1958, there have been numerous developments and innovations in the area of implantable medical devices. By their very nature, these devices need to exist within the human body, and they are challenged by material, power consumption, size shrinkage and more.

2 months ago by Lianne Frith

Anybody Who Says We Have True AI Is Selling Something

Although the entire field of AI goes back quite a long way—its 'date of birth' is even disputed and up for debate—there is one thing that we know is true. Machine learning has grown rapidly over the course of the last decade. Today, technologies using it are cropping up everywhere.

2 months ago by Luke James

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