HeyTeddy is a conversation-based prototyping tool for Arduino

From blog.arduino.cc 2 years ago in Platforms Stores

Programming an Arduino to do simple things like turn on an LED or read a sensor is easy enough via the official IDE. However, think back to your first experiences with this type of hardware. While rewarding, getting everything set up correctly was certainly more of a challenge, requiring research...

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ESsense turns an ordinary conductor into a contactless motion sensor

From blog.arduino.cc 17 hours ago in Platforms Stores

When imagining motion sensors, devices such as accelerometers, infrared detectors, and LiDAR units probably come to mind. But due to the complexity and oftentimes high costs of these parts, researchers Joseph Liew and Keng Wei Ng from the National University...

Meander Coil++ enables safe, wireless power transmission

From blog.arduino.cc 5 days ago in Platforms Stores

Modern wearable devices have allowed for a wide array of smart technologies to become mobile, including health tracking, receiving notifications, and much more. But due to their small battery size, they often run out of charge within a day or...

FingerX is a gadget that lets people feel the shapes of VR objects physically

From blog.arduino.cc 6 days ago in Platforms Stores

One of virtual reality’s largest unsolved challenges is allowing players to interact with a virtual environment beyond just video and audio. This is why a team of researchers from National Chengchi University in Taiwan came up with the FingerX project as a...

This robotic system automatically scans film slides on its own

From blog.arduino.cc 6 days ago in Platforms Stores

Before the advent of digital cameras, people used film to capture their most cherished memories. And nowadays, there is a rush to convert them into a digital format before they inevitably degrade and become unrecognizable. Film slides in particular have...

Continuously measure wind speed and direction with this EMT conduit-mounted station

From blog.arduino.cc 7 days ago in Platforms Stores

It seems like DIY weather stations are everywhere, and while most can perform the basic functions of measuring temperature, humidity, and air pressure, the majority are still unable to determine wind speed and direction. In response, Austin Allen from Elation...

Introvention is a wearable device that can help diagnose movement disorders early

From blog.arduino.cc 7 days ago in Platforms Stores

Conditions such as Parkinson’s disease and essential tremors often present themselves as uncontrollable movements or spasms, especially near the hands. By recognizing when these troubling symptoms appear, earlier treatments can be provided and improve the prognosis for the patient compared...

Rack up the highest grocery bill possible in the Bonprix game

From blog.arduino.cc 1 week ago in Platforms Stores

It seems like everyone these days is trying to reduce their grocery bill as much as possible, but Niklas Roy and Kati Hyyppä’s interactive installation, Bonprix, turns the tables by making the goal to spend the most money on whatever items can...

Motorize a manual wheelchair with this adaptable electronic system

From blog.arduino.cc 1 week ago in Platforms Stores

Motorized wheelchairs can be very expensive, and for those who are unable to afford them, getting around the house can become a challenge. This is what inspired Wesley Gardner from element14 Presents to design a series of wheelchair modifications that can improve a person’s...

Automatically make masking tape labels with this Arduino-powered machine

From blog.arduino.cc 2 weeks ago in Platforms Stores

Masking tape makes for a great label as its weak adhesive does not tend to leave visible residue and names can be easily sketched onto its surface, albeit quite slowly. To expedite this process, Hackaday.io user michimartini decided to design and build...

This special front door controller has several ways to unlock it

From blog.arduino.cc 2 weeks ago in Platforms Stores

For YouTuber Jroobi, merely walking up to his front door, inserting a key into the lock and turning the handle was too simple, which led him come up with a very unique and high-tech design for a new type of lock. His...