In this episode of IoT Forge News Digest, we dive into a surprising headline — Qualcomm acquires Arduino. What happens when the world’s simplest microcontroller brand meets one of the most complex chip ecosystems? We talk about the friction, the potential, and the future of the maker scene. Then, we shift gears to robotics research — from tireless task-specific machines to humanoids learning not just what objects are, but how they’re meant to be used. It’s about moving from recognition… to understanding.Tune in, think, and maybe — blink twice if you’re curious about where IoT and robotics are heading next.In this episode:
Whether you’re a developer, engineer, or just someone who misses blinking that first LED, this episode breaks down how the maker world and robotics are evolving — and where human creativity fits in.💬 What’s your take — is the Qualcomm x Arduino deal a game-changer or the end of an era?
Welcome back to IoT Forge Unplugged #19 — your weekly shot of innovation, weirdness, and “wait, that’s real?” moments at the edge of IoT, AI, and robotics.
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🎂 Home Assistant Turns 12 — Open-source automation that just won’t quit. Twelve years of growth, evolution, and DIY resilience.
🤖 Humanoid Security Breach — Unitree G1 bots phoning home to China every five minutes (yes, really).
🧠 MIT x Toyota’s AI Simulation Worlds — Diffusion models that build physics-aware virtual training spaces for robots.
❤️ WiFi Heart Monitors — UC Santa Cruz engineers create Pulse-Fi: real-time heart rate detection using only WiFi signals and an ESP32.
From open-source milestones to eerie robot behavior and boundary-pushing AI, this episode connects the dots between trust, security, and creativity in the IoT world.
💬 What story shocked you the most — the humanoid that phones home or WiFi heart rate detection? Drop your take in the comments!
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Welcome back to IoT Forge Unplugged #18 — your bite-sized tour of the most exciting projects at the edge of IoT, robotics, and smart devices.
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From AI research labs to DIY music tech, these stories show how computing power is shaping everything around us — and sometimes, even making music.
💬 Which project blew your mind — OpenAI robotics, Jetson Thor, Raspberry Pi synths, or ESP32 hacks? Drop your thoughts in the comments!
Welcome back to IoT Forge News Digest #17 — the summer break is over, and innovation is in full swing. From open-source nanotech motion platforms to massive new 3D printers, this episode is packed with jaw-dropping engineering updates.
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🖨️ Open-Source Nanotech Platform: 50-nanometer precision motion system built from cheap NEMA motors
🐘 Elephant in a Cell: Slovenian researchers 3D print a 10-micron elephant inside a living cell
⚡ Bambu Lab H2S: The largest, fastest, smartest printer yet — with wireless multicolor H2C hotends coming
🔧 ESPHome 2025.8: Nordic nRF52 support via Zephyr RTOS + ESPNow mesh networking for battery-powered sensors
From microscopic breakthroughs to garage-ready mega printers, this digest covers the entire scale of engineering brilliance.
💬 Which story amazed you most — the nanotech, the living-cell elephant, or Bambu’s H2S? Drop your take in the comments!
In this episode we move far beyond the hobby corner of 3D printing. From LAIKA’s Oscar-winning “replacement animation” technique, to surgeons rehearsing operations on 3D-printed heads, to the wild world of five-axis printers and Arduino’s big bet on ZephyrOS — the frontier of making is shifting again. We’ll also peek into the latest Home Assistant release, where AI moves from novelty into full-blown automation.
This is not just a recap of updates — it’s a glimpse into the frontier of making and living smarter:
💬 Which story blew your mind the most — the 5-axis printer, Arduino on Zephyr, or AI-powered Home Assistant? Drop your thoughts in the comments!
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From drones flying with insect brains to disaster-rescue cyborg cockroaches, the future of robotics is here — and it's weirder (and smarter) than you think.
🎧 In this episode of IoT Forge Unplugged, Pavel Korshunov covers:
🚁 Drone swarms flying without GPS or communication, powered by a tiny neural net
🪳 Cyborg cockroaches equipped with energy-efficient backpacks for real-world rescue missions
🤖 MIT’s vision-based AI system teaching robots to “feel” and map their own bodies
🏛️ Home Assistant powering a real-world museum’s IoT network, with zero cloud dependencies
Whether you're an AI enthusiast, IoT engineer, or just love mind-blowing tech, this episode will make you rethink what’s possible.
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🚀 IoT gets wild! From goldfish-driven cars to next-gen lane assist and AI microcontrollers.
This episode of IoT Forge Unplugged is packed with jaw-dropping maker tech and the weirdest robots you’ll see all year.
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💥 Buckle up—Episode 14 is the wildest ride yet!
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Welcome to the IoT Forge News Digest! In this episode, Pavel Korshunov breaks down some of the most exciting updates and tech you need to know about in summer 2025:
The Peripheral Reflex System (PRS): Discover the unsung hero of Silicon Labs chips, letting peripherals "talk" while your MCU sleeps—perfect for ultra-low power designs.
Raspberry Pi Radio Module Two: Add certified Wi-Fi & Bluetooth to your project for just $4. Find out how this tiny module speeds up your path to market!
Walter: Need global connectivity? Meet the fully certified, all-in-one ESP32-S3 + 5G-ready cellular module with GNSS—ideal for asset tracking, industrial IoT, and more.
Home Assistant 2025.7: See what’s new, from conversational voice control to easier device management and touchscreen-ready dashboards.
If you’re a maker, developer, or just curious about the latest in IoT hardware and software, this episode is for you.
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In this episode of IRD Force News Digest, we explore the latest breakthroughs in AI-powered robotics, smart home automation, and edge computing:
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🔧 How researchers use neural networks and laser tracking to upgrade industrial robots without full mechanical replacements — improving precision for welding, assembly, and even surgery.
🤖 A smarter way to search ROS (Robot Operating System) packages using semantic search models trained with AI.
🎮 How tech enthusiasts are turning Steam Decks into robot controllers, blending gaming hardware with real-world robotics applications.
🏠 The latest features in Home Assistant 2025.6, including full Alexa integration, new Bluetooth visualizations, and cutting-edge USB host support on ESP32 chips.
Whether you’re into robotics, smart homes, AI, or just love seeing unexpected tech mashups, this episode delivers the stories you don’t want to miss.
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In this episode of Bots, Boards & Brainstorms, we dive into the latest breakthroughs from Google I/O 2025 — including Aloha 2, the open-source robot powered by Gemini AI, and the surprisingly powerful MuJoCo simulator (yes, you can control Spot from your laptop).
We break down what it really takes for robots to “see” and “act,” with new research on smarter vision sensors and motion planning using diffusion models. Plus, an autonomous drone that learns in-flight and a shoutout to some wild PCB designs — like a DIY cat feeder and a wearable GPS badge.
Whether you're an AI enthusiast, hardware tinkerer, or just want to know how robots are getting smarter (and cooler), this episode delivers sharp insights with zero fluff.
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Welcome back to IoT Forge Unplugged, where we unpack the latest in IoT, robotics, embedded systems, and edge innovation. In this 10th episode, we explore projects and products that move intelligence closer to the action—from backyard greenhouses to wildfire zones.
In this episode:
ESPHome 2025.5.0 introduces Packet Transport for UART/UDP device-to-device comms—perfect for farm-scale automation with no Wi-Fi stress.
A LoRa-based soil monitoring project using Raspberry Pi Pico, solar power, and Home Assistant.
How a DIY Everything Remote simplified an overcomplicated projector setup—made with ESP32, ESPHome, and a 3D-printed case.
Meet The Guardian, a fire-seeking robot with YOLO-based flame detection, built to help battle wildfires autonomously.
New launches: Homey Pro mini and SmartThings developer tools aimed at simplifying smart home integrations.
Whether you're an IoT enthusiast, developer, or tech leader, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical ideas to inspire your next project.
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In Episode 9 of IoT Forge Unplugged, host Pavel Korshunov takes you on a wild ride through some of the most mind-bending developments in tech this year.We start with a story that sounds like sci-fi but isn’t: researchers have successfully jailbroken LLM-powered robots, manipulating real machines into unsafe actions with nothing but cleverly phrased prompts. It’s a wake-up call for developers and regulators as AI steps further into the physical world.
Then we pivot to Amazon’s Vulcan—a humanoid robot with a human-like sense of touch. Pavel explores how this robot adapts its grip in real time and what it means for the future of assistive and medical robotics.From there, we dive into the frontier of 3D printing, including bioprinting inside the human body using ultrasound and printing a 5,000-square-foot structure in just 75 hours.
From tissue repair to disaster-ready housing, the scale of innovation is staggering.Finally, we look at the new M5Stack Tab5, a feature-rich IoT terminal built for real-world prototyping. With dual-SoCs, a crisp 5” touchscreen, and industrial connectivity, it’s one of those devices that makes even the most cluttered workbench feel like it needs one more thing.
Whether you're an IoT enthusiast, developer, or tech leader, this episode delivers valuable insights and thought-provoking ideas—from robotics ethics to high-speed concrete printing.
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In this episode of IoT Forge Unplugged, we dive into the dynamic world of connected robotics and embedded innovation. From the quirky struggles of humanoid robots at the Beijing half-marathon to the exciting future of bio-based PCBs and cloud-connected devices, this session explores how the Internet of Things is transforming motion, automation, and intelligence. We cover the major stories shaping the IoT and robotics landscape, including:
✨ Whether you are an engineer, maker, developer, or tech enthusiast, there is something here for everyone passionate about the future of connected technology.
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🚀 In this episode, we dive into some of the latest and most exciting developments in the world of IoT, robotics, home automation, and embedded systems!
✨ Whether you are an engineer, maker, developer, or tech enthusiast, there is something here for everyone passionate about the future of connected technology.
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We celebrate Arduino's 20th anniversary, reflecting on its impact and future. Next, we explore Google DeepMind's Gemini Robotics project, which is integrating advanced AI into robotic hardware.We then discuss Home Assistant's major updates: the expanded Music Assistant and official Matter certification, both of which enhance its position in the smart home space. Lastly, we delve into the creative world of circuit bending, where hackers turn everyday devices into unique musical instruments.
Tune in for an insightful discussion on these intriguing developments and join the conversation!
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In this episode of IoT Forge Unplugged, we dive into the upgraded ESP32-C2 and where it fits in real-world applications, the latest ESPHome update with expanded audio support, and whether I³C really improves on I²C’s distance limitations. Plus, we explore EdgeAI for predictive maintenance, energy harvesting for Ambient IoT, and how Arduino and Silicon Labs are making Matter and machine learning more accessible. Finally, we break down concurrent multiprotocols — why they matter and who should explore them.
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Today, we look into Matter, a universal smart home standard, and compare it with the versatile Home Assistant platform. We also dive into STMicroelectronics' STM32N6 microcontroller, designed to bring AI capabilities to real-time data processing at the edge. Next up, we discuss a massive data breach at Mars Hydro and its implications for IoT security. Finally, we review the current state of the cellular IoT module market, analyzing its growth and challenges.
For this episode, I want to focus on something more specific in one area, as opposed to covering a wide variety of news. Recently, I came across a couple of news stories and articles about robotics and their role in different areas. I want to highlight three particular cases: medical, manufacturing, and food. And to start a new tradition, every odd episode I will include a few observations from the personal projects I’m working on — stay tuned to learn how to use fewer microcontrollers to make life easier.
A quick dive into IoT trends! This episode covers CES 2025 highlights, including AI-driven devices, automotive IoT advancements, and connectivity innovations, plus the decline of NB-IoT. Stay updated and inspired!
Dive into this episode of IoT Forge Unplugged, where we explore exciting IoT developments! We discuss Apple’s move into Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chips, NVIDIA’s Jetson Orin Nano and its edge computing potential, and groundbreaking satellite NB-IoT trials by Mavenir and Terrestar. Plus, a DIY project idea to control Raspberry Pi GPIOs via Arduino Cloud.
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