Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) sits at the heart of many motor control implementations, from simple DC speed control to the precise step timing required by modern stepper drivers. While generating… Read More
The annual A3 Business Forum is a premier networking event for leaders across the automation and robotics industries, hosted by the Association for Advancing Automation (A3). This was my second… Read More
The race to deploy humanoid robots at scale is accelerating, with shipment forecasts projected to reach 10,000-15,000 units by 20271 and production costs dropping up to 40% year-over-year2. Yet beneath… Read More
I recently attended RoboBusiness 2025, a gathering of robotics innovators, engineers, and industry leaders focused on the latest advances in AI, automation, and robotic technologies. The event offered a unique… Read More
With the amount of attention given to robotics, humanoids, and physical AI, there are many new entrants and startups in the field. They often have great, even industry-changing ideas, but… Read More
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
If you are a first-time entrepreneur developing a robotics solution, the only thing Tony Stark had that you likely don’t is a bottomless pit of money to fund your innovations…. Read More
Tearing down a well-designed product like the UniTree Go2 quadruped robot dog is an irresistible opportunity to learn and share exciting findings. Teardowns are more than just disassembly—they’re a way… Read More
Whether you’re developing advanced automation systems, a robotic system, or simply looking to streamline your industrial processes, there often comes a point when off-the-shelf PLC hardware just isn’t flexible or… 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
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