I get a lot of email from people asking to contribute to IEEE Spectrum. Usually, they want to write an article for us. But one bold query I received in January 2024 went much further: An undergraduate engineering student named Oluwatosin Kolade, from Obafemi Awolowo University, in Ilé-Ifẹ̀, Nigeria, volunteered to be our robotics editor. Kolade—Tosin to his friends—had been the newsletter editor for his IEEE student branch, but he’d never published an article professionally. His ear...| IEEE Spectrum
My name is Engineer Bainomugisha. Yes, Engineer is my first name and also my career. My parents named me Engineer, and they recognized engineering traits in me from childhood, such as perseverance, resilience, and wanting to understand how things work. I grew up and spent my early years in a rural part of Uganda, more than 300 kilometers outside of Kampala, the capital city. As a young boy, I was always tinkering and hustling: I harvested old radio batteries to power lighting, created househo...| IEEE Spectrum
The package containing the ArduCopter 2.8 board finally arrived from China, bearing the weight of our anticipation. I remember picking it up, the cardboard box weathered slightly from its journey. As I tore through the layers of tape, it felt like unwrapping a long-awaited gift. But as I lifted the ArduCopter 2.8 board out of the box, my heart sank. The board, which was to be the cornerstone of our project, looked worn out and old, with visible scuffs and bent pins. This was just one of a cas...| IEEE Spectrum
With a desktop 3D printer and some creativity, you can create amazing objects from the comfort of your home. In this article, I’ll explore some cool and useful 3D printing project ideas for beginners. You will also learn what filament to use for your 3D printing ideas. So, if you’re looking to create fun cool...| Ilam Padmanabhan
Hi, and welcome to my review of the 5 best 3D printers for beginners. With so many new 3D technologies around, it can be tricky to figure out which device fits your needs and skill level, especially if you are just starting out. This comprehensive guide will take all the guesswork away. I’ll cover key factors like...| Ilam Padmanabhan