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The Next Byte

Daniel Scott Mitchell, Farbod Moghaddamthe-next-byte-wevolver.simplecast.com
We're two engineers on a mission to make interesting technology easy to understand. In each episode, we explore tech that is going to change the world – and keep it entertaining along the way.
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Episodes

223. Artificial Sweeteners For Treating Cancer?

(3:08) - A Sweet Solution for Safer Diagnosis and Treatment This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn more about the use cases of human machine integration, where the technology is at today, and what the future holds! Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/ As always, you can find these and other interesting & impactful engi...

Jul 01, 202515 min

222. Tree-Climbing and Reef-Restoring Robots

(3:39) - Robots that can climb trees or restore coral reefs This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn more about the critical role that robots will play to feed the projected 9.1 BILLION people on earth in 2050! Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/ As always, you can find these and other interesting & impactful engineerin...

Jun 17, 202521 min

221. Generational Discovery & The New Age of Computer Vision

(3:08) - A new way of seeing, a new way of computing This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn more about the role of optical sensors in the tech that makes our daily lives seamless and accessible! Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/ As always, you can find these and other interesting & impactful engineering articles on ...

Jun 03, 202519 min

220. How Popcorn Popped an Idea for Sustainable Manufacturing

(2:05) - What do popcorn and sustainable synthesis have in common? This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn more about the importance of PTC thermistors and their critical role in the automotive industry! Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/ As always, you can find these and other interesting & impactful engineering arti...

May 20, 202515 min

219. Edible Robots Bring Tech to the Dessert Table

(3:00) - Robotics meets the culinary arts This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn more about the rise of soft robotics in applications like 3D printing, rescue missions, and more! Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/ As always, you can find these and other interesting & impactful engineering articles on Wevolver.com....

May 06, 202515 min

218. Organ-on-a-chip: Our Best Shot At Beating Cancer?

(2:40) - Cancer-on-a-chip technology advances our understanding of how cancer operates This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn more about the role of field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) in the medical world! Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/ As always, you can find these and other interesting & impactful engineeri...

Apr 22, 202514 min

217. Meet the World's Smallest Walking Robots

(2:30) - Smallest walking robot makes microscale measurements This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn more about another micro-topic - micro-mobility - and how it will/already is changing our urban infrastructure! Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/ As always, you can find these and other interesting & impactful engine...

Apr 08, 202515 min

216. Exoskeleton + Digital Twin Aid Stroke Recovery

(2:30) - Regaining mobility quickly after a stroke This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn more about how wearable robotics is aiding Parkisons therapy! Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/ As always, you can find these and other interesting & impactful engineering articles on Wevolver.com....

Mar 25, 202517 min

215. Stanford Predicts The Next Human Evolution

In this episode, we explore how a generative AI tool is marking a major milestone in biology and accelerating advancements in healthcare, genetics, and drug development. Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/ As always, you can find these and other interesting & impactful engineering articles on Wevolver.com.

Mar 18, 202517 min

214. 3D Printing Robot Muscles

(2:22) - Encoding many properties in one material via 3D printing This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn more about the history of soft robotics and its current/future applications! Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/ As always, you can find these and other interesting & impactful engineering articles on Wevolver.com....

Mar 11, 202518 min

213. Dehumidifying Walls Help Switzerland Hit Net Zero By 2050

(0:50) - Sustainable building components create a good indoor climate Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/ As always, you can find these and other interesting & impactful engineering articles on Wevolver.com.

Mar 04, 202518 min

212. One Cure For All Snake Venoms Via AI

(2:30) - AI-designed proteins neutralise snake toxins This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn more about how AI is being used to expedite the drug development discovery phase! Hint: it’s a great primer for this episode :) Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/ As always, you can find these and other interesting & impactfu...

Feb 25, 202519 min

211. Cooling Buildings With Porous Plastic Sheets

(0:35) - Porous plastic sheets can cool buildings by radiating light to space Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/ As always, you can find these and other interesting & impactful engineering articles on Wevolver.com.

Feb 18, 202519 min

210. Origami-inspired Concrete Construction

(2:50) - Zigzags for greener construction This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn more about the critical role of energy storage in integrating renewable sources into the power grid! Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/ As always, you can find these and other interesting & impactful engineering articles on Wevolver.com....

Feb 11, 202519 min

209. Tom Zaubermann & The Cyber Threat(s) To Your Car

(00:00) - Introduction to Automotive Cybersecurity (06:18) - Tom Zaubermann's Journey in Cybersecurity (12:22) - The Intersection of Cybersecurity and Automotive (16:06) - Challenges in Automotive Cybersecurity Development (21:23) - The Role of Over-the-Air Updates (25:20) - Consumer Awareness and Best Practices in Cybersecurity (29:54) - Navigating Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities in Automotive (32:35) - The Role of Regulations in Automotive Cybersecurity (34:22) - Understanding Automotive Vulnera...

Feb 04, 202556 min

208. Tiny Antennas for Big Cellular Insights

(3:40) - Monitoring Cell Communication With Mini Antennas This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn more about how smart toilets could become a critical part of the health tracking ecosystem! Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/ As always, you can find these and other interesting & impactful engineering articles on Wevolv...

Jan 28, 202517 min

207. Meet The Life-saving Snake Robot

(3:10) - The Snake That Saves Lives This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn more about how medical robots have been evolving over the years and what the future looks like! Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/ As always, you can find these and other interesting & impactful engineering articles on Wevolver.com....

Jan 21, 202518 min

206. How Traditional Chinese Medicine Is Shaping Modern Wearables

(3:44) - Traditional Chinese Medicine Inspires Better Wearables This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn more about how solid state batteries will change the wearables for the better in the coming years! Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/ As always, you can find these and other interesting & impactful engineering artic...

Jan 14, 202517 min

205. 2024 Recap & 2nd Annual Saucies!🥫🍾

(04:44) - 163. Creating 3D Objects With AI (07:40) - 168. Neuroprosthetics: The Next Step Towards Limb Reconstruction (10:37) - 164. Dyson’s Automated, Self-sustaining Strawberry Farm (13:40) - 177. Did A Shrimp Fry This Rice? No, A Robot Did (16:47) - 172. Don’t Throw Away Coffee Grounds; They Could Solve The World’s Water Crisis! (19:49) - 191. From Prevention to Recovery: AI in Disaster Management (22:29) - 181. Why Audi Uses 3D Printers For The R8 (25:35) - 199. Will AI Assistants Make Your ...

Jan 07, 202537 min

204. Mark Zachos & The Future of Onboard Diagnostics In Cars (Interview)

This episode is part of a series brought to you by SAE International to explore the leading edge of mobility with the support of experts from industry & academia. Other episodes in this series include Episode 203 , where we talked about the current state of OBD in the automation industry and what the future might look like. You can learn more about the OBD-EU symposium we discussed HERE . Enjoyed listening to Mark? Want to hear more from him? Checkout his links below: Mark’s LinkedIn Become ...

Dec 10, 202439 min

203. From Diagnostics to Connected Cars: The OBD Evolution

This episode is part of a series developed in collaboration with SAE International to explore the leading edge of mobility with the support of experts from industry and academia. Learn more about how vehicle diagnostics is evolving - especially with the adoption of EVs - by checking out the symposium discussed in the episode via this link . Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/ As always, you can find these and other interesting & impactful engineering arti...

Dec 03, 202421 min

202. How Will Your Car Get Hacked?

This episode is part of a series developed in collaboration with SAE International to explore the leading edge of mobility with the support of experts from industry and academia. Learn more about the importance of cyber security in the automotive industry and sign up for the SAE certification by following this link . Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/ As always, you can find these and other interesting & impactful engineering articles on Wevolver.com....

Nov 26, 202421 min

201. Non-invasive Memory Booster

(4:10) - Neurotechnology Boosts Memory Without Surgery This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn more about BLE and its impact on wireless communication and wearables! Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/ As always, you can find these and other interesting & impactful engineering articles on Wevolver.com....

Nov 19, 202421 min

200. Scared of Flying Boeing? Nature Might Be The Solution

(0:50) - Bird wings inspire new approach to flight safety Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/ As always, you can find these and other interesting & impactful engineering articles on Wevolver.com.

Nov 12, 202425 min

199. Will AI Assistants Make Your Doctor Better?

6:20) - Equipping doctors with AI co-pilots | MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn more about the role of AI in the medical world! Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/ As always, you can find these and other interesting & impactful engineering articles on Wevolver.com....

Nov 05, 202426 min

198. Scared of Turbulence? AI ~Might~ Fix That

(0:50) - AI Beats Turbulence Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/ As always, you can find these and other interesting & impactful engineering articles on Wevolver.com.

Oct 29, 202423 min

197. This Smart Charger = More EVs

(2:25) - Smart Charger Paves Way for EVs This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn more about EV “hoggers” and why they’re causing issues for large-scale EV adoption! Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/ As always, you can find these and other interesting & impactful engineering articles on Wevolver.com....

Oct 22, 202428 min

196. Saving America’s Collapsing Infrastructure

(0:50) - Infrastructure Defect Detecting AI Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/ As always, you can find these and other interesting & impactful engineering articles on Wevolver.com.

Oct 15, 202416 min

195. Wear This Exoskeleton & Save Your Knees!

(2:50) - Save Your Knees This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn more about the role of exoskeletons in factories and why they are a growing necessity for the workforce! Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/ As always, you can find these and other interesting & impactful engineering articles on Wevolver.com....

Oct 08, 202421 min

194. You Don’t Stand Straight But This AI Wearable Will Fix It

(0:50) - Innovative Wearable: Sustainably Improving Posture Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/ As always, you can find these and other interesting & impactful engineering articles on Wevolver.com.

Oct 01, 202417 min
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