Fernando Palarca

Monday - August 22, 2022

Stabilizing Mobile Photography with Miniature Actuators

For most consumers today, it’s tough to imagine life before the smartphone— let alone life before the camera phone. Even at the lower end of the price and quality spectrum, any modern smartphone has camera capabilities that would’ve seemed impossible just 20 years ago outside the world of dedicated SLR and DSLR cameras. At the […]

Monday - August 8, 2022

Server Cooling: Balancing Efficiency and Performance

Data. One of the most valuable things on the planet right now. From data collection, processing, and distribution – our increasingly digital world explains the growing need for efficient data storage solutions. The largest data center in the U.S. is over 7 million square feet and they continue to grow in size and server density. […]

Monday - May 16, 2022

The Future of Smart Bathroom Technology

A few years ago, P&G debuted a small robot at CES that could deliver a roll of toilet paper while you were otherwise occupied. While this was probably just a silly gimmick to garner headlines (FYI, it worked), new research is focused on developing smart technology for the bathroom that is both practical and accessible. […]

Monday - April 25, 2022

All-terrain Vehicles Shift to All-electric Powertrains

All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are defined by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) as “a vehicle that travels on low-pressure tires, with a seat that is straddled by the operator, along with handlebars for steering control”. These vehicles can be used for many applications such as land management, military and defense, agriculture, and recreation. While they […]

Monday - January 17, 2022

Evolution of Robotic Cleaners for the Home

When robotic vacuum cleaners first hit the market they promised to help eliminate one of the most mundane household chores. In reality, initial models didn’t live up to the hype – while they solved one problem, they had some unforeseen drawbacks. Unprecise mapping technology resulted in uneven coverage, and their small size meant the bin […]

Tuesday - January 4, 2022

How Fitness Equipment Has Evolved for Home Use

New Year resolutions typically revolve around activities that help improve one’s overall health and wellbeing such as engaging in a new exercise or diet regimen. The COVID-19 pandemic has thrust health, both physical and mental, into the spotlight and created a need for effective wellness solutions that allow for social distancing. Many people have returned […]

Monday - December 20, 2021

The Next Challenge: Designing Invisible Wearables

Wearables, intelligent devices worn on the body, have been around long enough that most people understand the benefits they offer for improving both individual and public health & wellness. These devices monitor a growing number of health metrics such as heartrate, breathing, blood oxygen and more, and can use this valuable data to generate a […]