Electronics 360

Introducing Electronics360, a fresh online publication that debuted in February 2013. We focus on the intersection of business and technology in the electronics sector and how it influences various industries worldwide. Our goal is to deliver insightful content that enables our readers to anticipate trends, grasp potential impacts, and effectively mitigate risks. We cater to strategic planners, product designers, and professionals in procurement and supply chain management—essentially, those who make key decisions. Our coverage includes both intricate strategic subjects and practical tactical matters.

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Igus launches Iggy Rob, bringing affordable humanoid robotics to life

2 days ago | electronics360.globalspec.com | Marie Donlon

Igus, a Germany-based motion plastics specialist, has developed an affordable humanoid robot intended for assorted automation tasks. According to its developers, Iggy Rob measures 5 feet, 7 inches in height, and can function for eight hours on a single battery charge. Additionally, the robot features two arms, a stable wheeled base and it costs around $54,448. Mounted on the ReBeL Move autonomous mobile robot (AMR) platform wheeled base, Iggy Rob can traverse assorted environments.
The sunny side of the EV landscape

3 days ago | electronics360.globalspec.com | Tony Pallone

When one envisions a green energy future, it’s likely that electric vehicles (EVs) come to mind. EVs are more efficient than their traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts; they also produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions, improving air quality. Yet EVs are not entirely “green,” a term most strongly associated with renewable energy sources with minimal environmental impact.
Next-gen delivery robot keeps food at the perfect temperature

3 days ago | electronics360.globalspec.com | Marie Donlon

A robot capable of temperature-controlled food delivery is being developed by a team of researchers from Australia’s Monash University. According to its developers, the robot dubbed "Ari" features separate compartments that can keep food hot or cold — reportedly a world-first functionality in robotic food delivery technology.
New robot offers gentle support for seniors, even catching them if they fall

3 days ago | electronics360.globalspec.com | Marie Donlon

A team of engineers at MIT has built and tested its Elderly Bodily Assistance Robot (E-BAR), which is a mobile robot capable of physically supporting the elderly and preventing them from falling as they move around their homes. According to its developers, E-BAR functions as robotic handlebars that follow behind a person. As an elderly person uses the robot, they can independently walk or lean on the robot's arms for support.
Drones vs. submarine: Swarm tactics help reveal hidden vessels

4 days ago | electronics360.globalspec.com | Andy Tomaswick

Tracking enemy submarines is critical function for any navy. Since their advent, submarines have been a critical weapon. They are stealthy, underwater hunters and the most advanced types use nuclear reactors, so they rarely have to surface for air. They can travel at up to a few hundred meters below the water surface, and can use underwater obstacles like mountains or infrastructure to effectively mask their presence from other detection technologies, like sonar.
Steam-powered beast unleashes 50 newtons of force to crawl, cling and conquer surfaces

4 days ago | electronics360.globalspec.com | Marie Donlon

A team of researchers from Portugal’s University of Coimbra has developed technology that relies only on water and heat to produce motion in soft robots. The technology is a phase-change actuator that uses the liquid-to-gas transition of water as a driving force for untethered, electrically powered soft robots.
Japan’s SPIDAR robot combines crawling and flying with precision thrust control

4 days ago | electronics360.globalspec.com | Marie Donlon

Researchers from the University of Tokyo have created a hybrid aerial-terrestrial quadruped robot that is capable of moving across both land and air. The robot, dubbed SPIDAR, which is short for Sensing, Processing, and Intelligent Dynamics for Aerial-ground Robot, reportedly features a one-of-a-kind vectorable thrust control system.
New robot outperforms humans in strawberry fields

1 week ago | electronics360.globalspec.com | Marie Donlon

Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University are creating autonomous agricultural robots. According to its developers, the robots are equipped with a specialized algorithm that allows them to travel to target destinations and follow the contours of elevated planting beds. Making this possible is light detection and ranging (lidar) sensors that enable the robot to scan its surroundings using laser pulses to produce detailed 3D maps known as point clouds.
Report: Intel’s 18 A process attracting big players

1 week ago | electronics360.globalspec.com | Peter Brown

Intel Foundry’s 18 A process technology is apparently in talks to land some big deals in the form of Microsoft, Google and Nvidia. According to a report from Tom’s Hardware, Nvidia is looking to manufacture a GPU aimed at gamers with Intel Foundry in what would be a major win for the semiconductor manufacturing wing of Intel Corp. Additionally, Google is apparently in talks with Intel Foundry for future chips for a range of applications.
Imaging radar chip doubles power processing

1 week ago | electronics360.globalspec.com | Peter Brown

Imaging radar processors are key to the perception systems that will enable a variety of current and future automotive segments like autonomous driving, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), automated parking and more. Imaging radar uses point cloud data for detailed modeling of the environment so that vehicles can navigate and avoid complex urban scenarios that emerge while driving.