The Impact of Silicon Valley's $445 Million Investment in Robot Pizza
Silicon Valley's latest obsession is robot pizza, and it's making a big impact. With a $445 million investment, the rise of robot pizza...
Dealing with a Software Bug in an Insulin Pump
Dealing with a software bug in an insulin pump can be a challenging and stressful experience. In this article, we will explore the...
Greatest User Interface Disasters in History: The Shooting Down of Iran Air Flight 655 by the U.S. N
The shooting down of Iran Air Flight 655 by the U.S. Navy Missile Cruiser USS Vincennes (CG-49) over the Persian Gulf on July 3, 1988,...
The Importance of Good UI and User Design in the Product Design Process
In the world of product design, good UI (User Interface) and user design are crucial elements that can make or break a product. A...
This article has a great summary of commerically available chairs that were used in the filming of S
In the world of Star Trek, the chairs used by the characters are not just ordinary furniture. They are iconic symbols of the Starfleet...
Tesla website listing of "standard operating sounds", they have sounds for everything and you can do
The Tesla website offers an intriguing feature that allows users to download a variety of standard operating sounds. From the sound of...
Premature Optimization is the root of all evil (in product design)
In the world of product design, the pursuit of perfection can often lead to unforeseen challenges and setbacks. One common pitfall is the...
History of the Bay Area's only Champagne, Korbel, how Family infighting impacted their legacy.
This article explores the fascinating history of Korbel, the Bay Area's only Champagne. From its humble beginnings as a love story...
What was the Jesus nut on the Huey and why was it called that?
The Jesus nut is a crucial component of the Huey helicopter that plays a vital role in ensuring the safety and functionality of the...
Video - The world's fastest Roomba gets upgraded
Check out the latest upgrades to the world’s fasters Roomba! https://youtu.be/phITCK1LnDs
Summarizing the Concept of NASA's Technology Readiness levels
NASA's Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) are a systematic approach to assess the maturity of a particular technology. These levels help...
The Importance of User Testing in the Product Design Process
User testing is a crucial step in the product design process that ensures the success of a product. By gathering feedback and insights...
The Costly Error: A Closer Look at the $50 Million Mars Rover Mistake
In this article, we will take a closer look at the costly error that led to the loss of a $50 million Mars rover. We will explore how...
The Apollo Computers
I love Apollo. For me and many others one of the most interesting aspects of the whole project was the Computer Hardware created for the...
Free software from NASA
So much free software from NASA. I’m sure you can find something that you can use! https://software.nasa.gov/
Video - The Origins of Precision
This video is a classic. For anyone interested in the history of modern engineering, this is a must see! https://youtu.be/gNRnrn5DE58
Capacitor Issue on International Space Station
Even NASA puts in capacitors backwards sometimes! https://hackaday.com/2017/01/11/fail-of-the-week-nasa-edition/
NASA Lessons learned system
NASA has put together this incredible system where they log every mistake in a big Lessons Learned database that's accessible to everyone!...
How Chain Link Fence is made
Have you ever wondered how Chain Link Fencing is made? It’s woven! https://www.solidsmack.com/fabrication/watch-chain-link-fence-get-wea...
Aerospace engineers found a way to predict with 100% accuracy where the cream ends up when you twist
Fighting the good fight! https://qz.com/806914/oreo-twist-off-game-prediction?utm_source=qzfb
440hz Tuning Conspiracy
The history of why we often tune musical instruments to 440Hz is far more interesting than you would think! https://jakubmarian.com/the-4...
Thoughts on Overengineering
Here are some thoughts on Overengineering, and it’s impact on the development team and final product. https://hackernoon.com/how-to-accep...
Synthetic voices, as unique as fingerprints
Many of those with severe speech disorders use a computerized device to communicate. Yet they choose between only a few voice options....
What it's like to hear color
Artist Neil Harbisson was born completely color blind. But thanks to a device attached to his head, he can now "hear" color, which allows...