Evolving RC circuits
We are surrounded by evolving algorithms and AI models, and it feels like we have to evolve to them as well. Of course, the world itself is always evolving, and …read more Continue reading Evolving RC circuits
Author Archives: Ian Bos
2026 Retrocomputing Challenge: Oldputer Gives Old Eyes Relief with E-ink Display
Modern computers are towers of glass and metal with very few large deviations from one to another. Monitor A will go against B, except you can’t tell them apart unless …read more Continue reading 2026 Retrocomputing Challenge: Oldputer Gives Old Eyes Relief with E-ink Display
TAKTO, Open Source Hand-Tracking Built Like LEGO
Hand tracking in VR/AR can add a substantial amount of immersion and added interactivity. Unfortunately, most camera based tracking suffers when fingers get covered, intertwined, or simply out of view …read more Continue reading TAKTO, Open Source Hand-Tracking Built Like LEGO
The Big Moon Plot
When you look into the night sky, you can’t help but wish to bring the outer worlds to your doorstep. One of the best ways to do that is to …read more Continue reading The Big Moon Plot
Self-Repairing Conductive Material from Liquid Metal
PCB circuits are cool, but you know what is cooler? Terminator circuits that’s what! And what if the same material that makes Terminator circuits could also be used for smart …read more Continue reading Self-Repairing Conductive Material from Liquid Metal
Functional Jumping Pokéball from an Ancient Pokémon World
When playing a game about Pocket Monsters, there’s one thing you can’t avoid using no matter what you do, and that’s a pokeball. Whether it’s a new or old game, …read more Continue reading Functional Jumping Pokéball from an Ancient Pokémon World
Junkbin, a Way to Efficiently Reuse Your Old Electronics
We all have that bin in the corner of our shops — the one with all the circuit boards or broken electronics that we are totally gonna do something with. …read more Continue reading Junkbin, a Way to Efficiently Reuse Your Old Electronics
Fibrous Muscles for Humanoid Robotics
At the current rate of robotics development, you might assume that we’re close to Skynet taking over. However, while we likely wouldn’t do well in a physical fight against a …read more Continue reading Fibrous Muscles for Humanoid Robotics
Fibrous Muscles for Humanoid Robotics
At the current rate of robotics development, you might assume that we’re close to Skynet taking over. However, while we likely wouldn’t do well in a physical fight against a …read more Continue reading Fibrous Muscles for Humanoid Robotics
CGI Motion Capture with only a Camera
Computer-generated imagery (CGI) has largely replaced physical models in major film productions these days, but the transition didn’t exactly happen overnight. For a time there was an effort to blend …read more Continue reading CGI Motion Capture with only a Camera