The Rise of the Robots (Cobots) eejournal.com/article/the-ri… @NexCOBOT General Robot Controller (GRC) is an industrial and collaborative robot controller that supports myriad diverse robotic forms and functions.

Measuring Picovolts and Femtoamps eejournal.com/article/measur… T&M equipment from Lake Shore Cryotronics is moving out of physics laboratories and into engineering environments, like quantum computers and semiconductor foundries, for example.

#MaxCoolBeans: Want to Understand Quantum Computing? clivemaxfield.com/coolbeans/want… Most of us think we know something about quantum computing, right until someone else asks us to explain it to them…

This One’s for the Techno-Dweebs eejournal.com/article/this-o… I like to think I know my way around a truth table, but I have to say that the table for the 7448 took me some time to wrap my brain around.

One More Step on the Path to AIIE (AI-In-Everything) eejournal.com/article/one-mo… Edge AI with AONDevices' AON1100 and AON1120 (1X RISC-V MPU + 2X NPUs < 260uW at 100% processing -- what's not to love?)

I See Holograms Everywhere eejournal.com/article/i-see-… Proto can provide real-life, real-time, life-size, AI-powered, volumetric “hologram in a box” avatars that look, talk, and behave like real people.

Augmenting an Existing 2D CMOS Sensor to Provide 3D Depth Perception eejournal.com/article/augmen… MagikEye’s Invertible Light Technology (ILT) is an innovative approach to depth sensing in 3D imaging systems that is designed to overcome limitations of traditional depth-sensing methods

#MaxCoolBeans: Tempting Tidbits of Trivia clivemaxfield.com/coolbeans/temp… Going to the supermarket? If so, you need to watch this video on “Why the Other Line is Likely to Move Faster” (a.k.a. “Queuing Theory for the Holiday Season”).

#MaxCoolBeans: Did AI Just Prove Our Understanding of “Quantum” is Wrong? clivemaxfield.com/coolbeans/did-… Do you think the proton is formed from three quarks? Think again. It may be made from five, two of which are heavier than the proton itself!

AI Past, Present, and Future (Part 3) ojoyoshidareport.com/ai-past-presen… In addition to myriad roles “behind the scenes,” people are finding artificial intelligence to be increasingly helpful and useful on a personal level. Let’s hope things stay this way.

Bringing Innate Intelligence to Trillions of Devices eejournal.com/article/bringi… Innatera's spiking neural processor, the T1, is an ultra-low-power neuromorphic MCU intended for always-on sensing applications (100X smaller than conventional neural networks and consumes < 1mW).

The Beginner’s Guide to Electronics: Components—What to Buy First, Part 1 designnews.com/components-sub… There are some components I find to be indispensable for my hobby projects and others that are just nice to have.

The Beginner’s Guide to Electronics: Tools—What to Buy First, Part 3 designnews.com/electronics/th… All tools are useful, from a humble pocket tape measure to an oscilloscope, laser cutter, and 3D printer.

From Concept to Programmable Logic Prototype in Minutes eejournal.com/article/from-c… My poor old noggin is currently buzzing with ideas for things I could do with the new line of programmable devices that were recently introduced by the guys and gals at Texas Instruments.

AI Past, Present, and Future (Part 2) ojoyoshidareport.com/ai-past-presen… Artificial intelligence and machine learning applications are popping up all over the place these days. Some make us say, “Oooh, Shiny!” Others make us exclaim, “Eeek, Scary!”

A Bold New Twist on Optical Computing eejournal.com/article/a-bold… The potential apps for non-linear networks that could be enhanced with Q.ANT’s optical technology--providing much higher performance while consuming a fraction of the power--are myriad, multifarious, and manifold.

The Beginner’s Guide to Electronics: Tools—What to Buy First, Part 2 designnews.com/electronics/th… When you are starting out in electronics, it can be difficult to decide which tools to buy first. Everyone has different requirements, but here are a few more suggestions.

Streaming AI Development and Deployment at the Edge eejournal.com/article/stream… In a crunchy nutshell, @degirum makes it easy to add AI to embedded/edge applications and devices. Any questions?

The Beginner’s Guide to Electronics: Tools—What to Buy First, Part 1 designnews.com/electronics/th… When you are starting out in electronics, it can be difficult to decide which tools to buy first. Everyone has different needs, but I do have some suggestions.

#MaxCoolBeans: Cybernetic Chessboards for the 21st Century clivemaxfield.com/coolbeans/cybe… I’ve just seen something that is totally droolworthy, which may explain why I’m currently drooling all over my keyboard.