Volkswagen has revealed the complex underlying circuitry of its vehicles in the newly unveiled eGon—a drivable cutaway model of a Volkswagen e-Golf. The company will present the eGon at the IdeenExpo, which aims to inspire young audiences in science and technology, in Hanover, Germany, from June 15 – 23. The electronics and its interweaving wires […]
Tesla Adds Two Safety Features to Keep Cars in Their Lane
Tesla has added two new safety features that can prevent accidents even when Autopilot is not in use—Lane Departure Avoidance and Emergency Lane Departure Avoidance. Lane Departure Avoidance will send an alert if the car is departing a lane without its turn signal on. It’ll also check to see if the driver’s hands are on […]
Watch Automakers Crash a $2M Car All in the Name of Safety
There are cars out there that carry quite a hefty price tag. When it comes to crash tests, how do manufacturers ensure the safety of those expensive vehicles without losing tons of money? APEX ONE helped to answer that question by going behind the crash-test scenes of Swedish manufacturer of high-performance sports cars Koenigsegg Automotive […]
Space Station Faces Power Issue
Monday, April 29, an issue was detected with the electrical power system on the International Space Station (ISS). Don’t worry, the station and the onboard crew are safe, with the ISS reporting in a blog, “There are no immediate concerns for the crew or the station.” The blog goes into greater detail about the power […]
Spotlight On: ROLEC Enclosures
Enclosure manufacturer offers a wide range of sizes and materials to protect sensitive electronic components from harsh environmental conditions. Whether residing inside buildings or braving the conditions of outdoor life, electronic instrumentation with its delicate components needs protection. Electronic enclosures serve as the fortified strongholds to safeguard electronic systems, with companies like ROLEC Enclosures fulfilling […]
I Became an Engineer: Because I Delayed Law School
***Editor’s Note: The “I Became an Engineer” blog runs every Friday. To share your story email jennifer.delaosa@advantagebizmarketing.com*** This week’s story comes from ECN reader Jeannette F. Wilson, product marketing manager, Computing Products Group, Microchip Technology Inc. An engineering career was not what I always envisioned for myself, but I’m so glad I pursued it. At six or […]
Designing Water-Walking Drones
A team of researchers at Utah State University’s Splash Lab is laying the groundwork for future water-walking drones. With high-speed cameras pointed at a tank of water used for the experiment, the researchers recorded elastic spheres skipping across the water. The resulting research unveiled the underlying physics and has led to the discovery of a new […]
ABN Now: Bringing Ideas to Life with TinkerENG
The world is chock full of interesting ideas, and TinkerENG is the show to bring those ideas to life. TinkerENG is an online, reality-based video series that follows product ideas from original concept to completion. Season 1 already provided great opportunities for its featured inventions, including a licensing deal with Edison Nation for Steve Goldberg’s ToastBaker […]
A Prototype Bike with Steering Assistance Helps Keep Riders Upright
A prototype electric bike with smart steering assistance is in the works, thanks to a collaboration between TU Delft and bicycle manufacturer Koninklijke Gazelle. If the cyclists is in danger of tipping over, the bike’s smart motors in the handlebars will adjust the steering. The system also maintains a stable speed above 4 km/h. “It’s […]
It Takes 10 SpotMini Robots to Haul a Truck Across a Parking Lot
Last February, SpotMini graced the news with its door-opening antics. Now, 10 SpotMinis got together and collectively pulled a large truck across the Boston Dynamics’ parking lot. The truck was in neutral, and was hauled about one degree uphill. The company says in the video’s description that the SpotMini robots are just about ready to […]