Abstract: An automated track monitoring system intended to improve railroad safety is presented in this project. The device uses a GPS module and an ultrasonic sensor to track conditions and identify ...

Transforming basic robotics kits, a student-led startup is redefining a complete learning path, from beginner projects to ...

Abstract: Ultrasonic radar represents a promising technology, offering reduced cost while combining efficiency and versatility. This project details the design and implementation of a radar system ...

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Ultrasonic sensors measure the distance between a target and the sensor using high-frequency sound waves that are inaudible to humans. The process is simple: the sensor emits ultrasonic waves, which ...

Karan Gupta (MEM '25) and Atish Dutta (MEM '25) share how Northwestern’s Product Management Club evolved from MEM into a university-wide group that bridges academic theory and industry innovation.

As robots increasingly enter human spaces, robotics companies will need to think about safety differently than they did when robots were largely siloed from their human counterparts. Sonair thinks its ...

Wi-Fi controlled four-wheeled scout vehicle using dual Arduino Uno R4 boards, ultrasonic sensor, turret rotation, and LCD display for real-time obstacle detection. This repository contains a variety ...

It might surprise you that only about 44% of embedded systems projects are delivered on time. Despite technological advancements and project management techniques, that percentage has changed very ...

Embedded designers and programmers tend to be a conservative lot who love to delve into the latest technology but adopt it after careful consideration. One of those technologies is vibe coding, which ...