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This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our go-to source for electronics parts for any hobby or prototype. Click HERE to see how 3D metal printing is making custom medical implants stronger, better fitting, and tailored to every patient. Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/   As always, you can find these and other interesting & impactful engineering...

This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our go-to source for electronics parts for any hobby or prototype. Click HERE to learn the machine safety best practices that keep modern industrial automation running safely, reliably, and efficiently. Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/   As always, you can find these and other interesting & impactful engine...

(00:00) Intro and meet Matt and Ricky (03:00) Backgrounds: Matt's engineering-adjacent path and Ricky's 15 years at TI (04:03) What TMEs actually do, plus the bunny suit story (08:02) Cool projects: STM32N6 and the $22 Synaptics Astra 1680 (14:01) Communication as an engineer's secret weapon (21:03) Favorite verticals: AI, RF, and the Maxwell statue tangent (27:00) Hot takes: hardware is the other...

(06:26) Performance Enhancement through Next-Gen Textiles (12:46) Adaptive Aerodynamics in Sports Clothing (19:49) Conclusion and Future Implications This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our go-to source for electronics parts for any hobby or prototype. Click HERE to learn more about how additive manufacturing could reduce waste in fashion. Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://...

(00:00) Introduction to Matt Bell and Mouser Electronics (03:14) Understanding Mouser's Operations and Scale (06:12) The Role of Automation in Order Fulfillment (09:15) Philosophy on Automation and Workforce Integration (12:12) Growth and Expansion of Mouser's Operations (15:15) Identifying Automation Opportunities (18:09) Balancing Existing Technologies with New Innovations (20:58) Strategic Inve...

(3:07) How Ocean Alliance Uses 3D Printing for Drone-Based Whale Tagging (06:04) Innovative Solutions: The Snapbot and Snot Analysis (12:10) The Role of Additive Manufacturing in Whale Research This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our go-to source for electronics parts for any hobby or prototype. Click HERE to learn more about how to make healthcare more customizable with 3D printing. Become...

(02:20) Pills that communicate from the stomach could improve medication adherence (07:13) Innovative Solutions for Tracking Medication (10:46) The Technology Behind the Smart Pill (13:42) Conclusion and Future Implications   This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our go-to source for electronics parts for any hobby or prototype. Click HERE to learn more about making healthcare smarter with el...

(05:55) Biggest Potential: 227. She Sells Seashells… and Reinvents Recycling (08:14) The Teaser: 220. How Popcorn Popped an Idea for Sustainable Manufacturing (10:38) Intersection: 233. Reading a Fish’s Mind to Build Smarter Robots (12:58) The Pleaser: 224. Geothermal Could Save the Grid (16:08) Novel: 219. Edible Robots Bring Tech to the Dessert Table (19:10) The Rocker: 210. Origami-Inspired Con...

(03:30) Unitree’s Boxing Robots (05:25) The Evolution of Humanoid Robotics (11:34) Technical Implications and Safety Concerns (16:09) The Future of Robot Sports and Entertainment This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our go-to source for electronics parts for any hobby or prototype. Click HERE to see how Mouser’s combat robot wins fights through smart design, not brute force. Become a foundin...

(4:34) MIT researchers “speak objects into existence” using AI and robotics This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn more about the role of AI in product design. Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/   As always, you can f...

(3:07) – A biodegradable smart sensor to monitor sensitive goods This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn more about the potential for sensing technology in cold-chain logistics. Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/   As...

(00:00) Introduction to Arm and Vince Jesaitis (03:46) The Future of AI and Edge Computing (11:22) Government Relations and AI Literacy (16:56) Security and Privacy in Emerging Technologies (23:18) Navigating Global Regulations and Standards (27:40) Sustainability and Efficiency in Technology (34:56) Looking Ahead: Trends in AI and Technology (42:36) Career Reflections and Advice for Students   Th...

(2:20) – An electronic fiber for stretchable sensing This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn more about the future of smart clothing for healthcare. Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/   As always, you can find these an...

(2:20) – Roboticists reverse engineer zebrafish navigation This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn more about the evolution of soft robotics. Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/   As always, you can find these and other...

(2:24) - Boosting Wind Farm Energy Output (13:07) - Sustainable Hydropower Episode 87 was brought to you by Mouser Electronics, Farbod & Daniel’s favorite electronics distributor. Click here to read about the Mouser technical resource discussing the big role that tiny sensors play when it comes to wind turbines! Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/   As alw...

(5:00) – A Patch for the Heart This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn more about advances of 3D printing in the medical space.  Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/   As always, you can find these and other interesting...

(2:35) – A greener way to 3D print stronger stuff This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn more about 3D printing’s usage in the fashion industry! Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/   As always, you can find these and o...

(4:20) – Playing badminton against a robot This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn how cobots are driving Industry 5.0 with safer, smarter human-robot teamwork! Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/   As always, you can f...

(2:48) – Harvard’s soft robotic sling for stroke & ALS patients This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn more about how wearable robotics are helping Parkinson’s patients walk more freely! Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/...

(4:15) - Seashells Inspire a Better Way to Recycle Plastic This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn more about the future of electronics recycling using robotics & AI. Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/   As always, you...

(3:07) - Eco-driving measures could significantly reduce vehicle emissions This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn more about the rise of automotive telematics and their critical role in reducing carbon emissions! Become a founding reader of our newsletter: htt...

Sanitary towels morph into test strips This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn more about quantum dots and how their fluorescent properties can be used for various applications! Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/   As...

(2:15) - Enhanced geothermal systems: An underground tech surfaces… This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn more about the advancements of clean energy solutions, including geothermal! -- As always, you can find these and other interesting & impactful engineeri...

(3:08) - A Sweet Solution for Safer Diagnosis and Treatment This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn more about the use cases of human machine integration, where the technology is at today, and what the future holds! Become a founding reader of our newsletter: h...