Welcome to the engineering update. In this week’s episode:
Control Your Computer With a Tap Dance
Researchers at Canada’s University of Waterloo have designed a standing desk that requires you to use your lower limbs in order to interact with the computer.
Tiny Lasers Prevent Mirror Loss
Researchers have found a way to create microscopically-small lasers directly from silicon, unlocking the possibilities of direct integration of photonics on silicon and taking a significant step towards light-based computers.
Honk If You Love Google’s Self-Driving Cars
Google engineers have been training the company’s autonomous vehicles to pick up on impending collisions and use the horn as a tool to improve road safety. The company says its goal is to teach its autonomous cars to honk like a “patient, seasoned driver.”
