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  • Jan. 29, 2024 - Electronic Design Today

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    Robotics

    Social Logistic Robot on the Ball

    Feb. 1, 2024
    The Mirokai cobot constructed by Enchanted Tools is designed to interact with people.
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    GaN Delivers More Compact Power Supplies

    Jan. 31, 2024
    Navitas Semiconductor’s GaN solutions isolate the GaN transistor for a more robust power-supply solution.
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    Software

    The Benefits of Using Rust for Mission-Critical Systems

    Jan. 30, 2024
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    Communications

    Backscattered, Harvesting Underwater Acoustic Comms Link Reaches Kilometers

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    Inside Electronics

    Expanding Role of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Embedded Systems

    Jan. 29, 2024
    AI and ML are hotter than ever across the industry landscape. This episode of Inside Electronics discusses where these technologies currently stand in the marketplace.

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