Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly proving its value in electrical engineering by automating repetitive tasks, improving efficiency, and providing quick access to relevant data. Another strength is its ability to… Read More
At the heart of Quadraped robots like the Unitree Go2 Robot Dog are compact, powerful, and highly integrated joint motors. But what exactly is inside these “robot muscles”? And more… Read More
I bet you plug in your phone to a charger every day. (Or if your phone is old like mine, you’re plugging in multiple times a day.) But do you… Read More
This year, I decided to take Halloween mechatronics into my own hands—and invited my five-year-old to join in! Together, we created a family-friendly electronics project that’s perfect for a spooky,… Read More
Did you know that you can chill objects below ambient temperature without a refrigerator? This can be done using devices called Thermoelectric Coolers, or TECs. TECs use electricity to move… Read More
My wrists were naked from 2005 to 2019. It was 2005 that I got my first cell phone, a flip phone with a secondary display which displayed the time on… Read More
Developing successful test systems and procedures is a critical component of product design. Good test system design leads to designs that meet requirements, reliable schedules, and smooth production ramps. Including… Read More
Turn Around, Bright Eyes After two years of coming in second place, it was time for The Bridesmaids to become the bride; the corpse bride, that is. With a theme… Read More
As you can see from Simplexity’s Halloween Mechatronics Contest, the Covie Covid Disinfecting Robot now leads a double life. Normally, it wakes up early in the morning to disinfect all… Read More
Once we heard the Halloween Mechatronics Contest was happening again in 2020, our team, The Gorgons (formerly Hell’s Angels), was back for redemption from our 2nd place finish in 2019…. Read More
Software: Design Complete
Hardware: Pre-production units for design verification
MFG. Readiness: CM schedule and budget, Unit build tracking
Software: Full feature implementationHardware: Prototype 2 units with production-representative materials and processes
Quality: Build Quality PlanSoftware: Core functionality implementationHardware: Prototype 1 units with rapid prototyped components
Quality: Critical manufacturing process identificationSoftware: Architecture design: block, sequence and state diagramsHardware: Major Component definition & Proof of Concept subsystems build
Quality: Design for Manufacturing tradeoffs evaluation