NXP Smarter World Podcast

In this episode, Dr. Robert Axmann, Head of the DLR Quantum Computing Initiative, joins host Kyle Fox to talk about a technology that when brought into application, will fundamentally change the world we live in: quantum computing. Processing data significantly faster than classical computers, quantum computers allow to solve complex problems that can help society in many ways, including weather a...

According to the International Energy Agency, buildings operations contribute to 30% of global energy consumption. In this episode, Honeywell's Chris Ladas joins host Kyle Fox to talk about the future of building management operations and how there are more opportunities than we realize for conserving energy in these structures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we are joined by Applied EV – a company at the forefront of the electric and autonomous mobility revolution. Host Kyle Fox and Applied EV Founder and CEO Julian Broadbent discuss misconceptions about autonomous driving, how Applied EV helps OEMs tackle those and how to create low cost, safety-rated vehicle control systems, at scale.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

In this episode, it's all about smart, safe, and electric motorcycling. Host Kyle Fox is joined by Derek Dorresteyn, Chief Technology Officer at Damon Motors, a global technology leader that aims to set a new standard for motorcycle safety and sustainability worldwide. Discover how Damon has captured the attention of the motorcycling world by delivering top speeds of 200 miles per hour with innova...

Dr. Stefan Poledna, Chief Technology Officer of TTTech Auto, joins host Kyle Fox, to dive into the deep waters of software-defined vehicles. Discover how TTTech Auto is shaping the future of vehicles with safe software for automated driving. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, host Kyle Fox is joined by NXP's Chief Technology Officer, Lars Reger, who reflects on all things CES 2024, trends that are shaping the future and opportunities for sustainable tech - from digital twins to the smart home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Explore the intersection of the smart home and sustainability. In this episode, NXP's Director of Marketing for Wireless Connectivity, Sujata Neidig, joins Kyle Fox to dive into the heart of smart homes and their role in creating a sustainable future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Imagine if you could know when hidden electrical fire hazards start to form - before they had a chance to evolve into a fire. In this episode, our host Kyle Fox is joined by Bob Marshall, CEO and co-founder of Whisker Labs, to talk about the company's flagship solution, Ting . Ting draws on decades of electromagnetic and atmospheric sensor expertise, combined with AI, to detect electrical faults i...

In this episode, our host Kyle Fox is joined by Francesca Burgo, Business Development Manager at Existo , an Italian health tech company that offers innovative solutions for the wellbeing of people with disabilities. This startup has designed and produced a wearable gadget designed to restore ability to the upper limbs. Check out the latest episode to discover how a robotic extension, that fastens...

In this episode, Louise de Laat, manager of the Eindhoven-based student initiative, TU/ecomotive, discusses how her team is challenging the automotive industry by creating unique, sustainable concept cars, including an EV that cleans the air as it drives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, the winner of NXP’s third annual HoverGames competition, Dan-Marius Dobrea, joins host Kyle Fox to discuss his winning entry, agriHoverGames - a smart drone with an intelligent system that can analyze the healthiness of grapevines. Tune in to discover what inspired the development of a drone that can detect vine diseases, the technology that enabled it and why this is a necessary...

In this episode, NXP’s Chief Sustainability Officer, Jennifer Wuamett, joins host Kyle Fox to discuss NXP's 2022 Corporate Sustainability Report and provide an update on progress toward its ESG goals. Plus, discover the type of short and long-term goals companies need to set in order to see continuous improvement and sustainable growth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, our host Kyle Fox is joined by Davina Moore, Director of Digital Marketing at NXP, who gives us a glimpse into the ideas and efforts needed to drive an innovative mentality in not just the workplace, but in our homes and schools. Sustainability is driven by people’s inventiveness. Discover what it takes to foster that mentality and how people’s passion, creativity and dedication i...

In this episode, our host Kyle Fox is joined by Marjolein Helder, CEO of Plant-e , a start-up based in the Netherlands, that generates electricity with living plants and is the only known company in the world that generates carbon-negative electricity. Is bio-electricity the future? What challenges is Plant-e facing and how does NXP help enable this groundbreaking innovation? Check out this e...

In this episode, our host Kyle Fox is joined by Dakota Semler, co-founder and CEO of Xos Trucks , a Los Angeles based fleet services provider and original equipment manufacturer of Class 5 through Class 8 battery-electric vehicles. Find out more on why Dakota and his co-founder started Xos Trucks, what issues of today's world they are tackling with their business and what role technology plays in...

Future mobility is driven by the fact that saving energy will become increasingly important - and that's one of the key competences of power management. Delivering the right level of energy at the right level of voltage and signals to the entire system is crucial to make electric and autonomous driving vehicles a success. In this episode, host Nitin Dahad, editor at EE Times and Embedded.com, disc...

The third installment of NXP's HoverGames dives into the world of vision with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, inspiring developers to deliver breakthrough ideas for making our connected world better, safer, and more secure. The goal of this year’s HoverGames is to challenge developers to create solutions for a more sustainable food ecosystem. In this episode, host Nitin Dahad, e...

Over the past few years, not only has the importance of vehicle data increased rapidly but also the need to find ways to unlock its huge potential. OEMs and Tier1s are challenged to develop vehicles that are able to process exponentially increasing vehicle data and support secure edge-to-cloud communications while also enabling new vehicle experiences and services that can generate revenue and red...

With over-the-air updates, infotainment and the integration of mobile devices and cloud-based services, the connected vehicle offers the ultimate experience with state-of-the-art safety, autonomy and driver comfort. Robust cybersecurity measures must be engineered into all aspects of the vehicle's construction to protect critical features and back-end networks that serve them from cyberattacks. In...

This episode of the NXP Smarter World Podcast focuses on road safety and technology's role in keeping people safe. Join host Nitin Dahad, editor at embedded.com and guests Huanyu Gu, Product Marketing Manager of ADAS at NXP and Katja Legner of ADAC, as they discuss vulnerable road users, a focus of NXP’s activities at this years ITS World Congress in Hamburg, Germany. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

Edge computing and edge processing are key to the future of Smart Home, but realizing the full potential of the opportunity means optimizing a range of technologies and garnering support across a remarkably broad ecosystem. In this episode of the Smarter World Podcast, guest host Jonathan Collins, research director for Smart Home and Smart Health Coverage at ABI Research, discusses the topic with...

As network operators prepare the infrastructure for 5G, adding the capacity needed for multi-gig speeds, ultra-low latency, and much higher spectrum efficiency, there are a number of tradeoffs to consider in terms of cost, complexity, and time. In this episode of the Smarter World Podcast, guest host Teena Maddox, Associate Managing Editor with Tech Republic, discusses the topic with Tareq Bustami...

For more than a year now, the coronavirus has changed our daily lives. In HoverGames Challenge 2, “Help Drones, Help Others During Pandemics”, NXP asked contestants to come up with innovative ways for drones to help people in need, improve crisis management or even directly prevent the spread of disease. In this episode, Nitin Dahad, editor at EE Times and Embedded.com, discusses the NXP HoverGame...

Convenience is just one benefit of edge computing. Beyond that, it can help us build a better society, one that’s more socially responsible by reducing energy consumption, keeping us safer, protecting our data privacy, and improving productivity. In this episode of the Smarter World Podcast, Nitin Dahad, editor at  embedded.com  and EE Times, discusses the topic with NXP’s Gowri Chindalo...

In this episode of the Smarter World Podcast, host Nitin Dahad, editor at embedded.com and EE Times, discusses the semiconductor technology known as gallium nitride with Paul Hart, Executive Vice President and General Manager of radio power for NXP Semiconductors.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.