Engineering-first robotics, AI, maker hardware, STEM, and creator technology reporting
Anthropic says Claude Science is a beta AI workbench for researchers on macOS and Linux. TVG looks at why audit trails, reproducible artifacts and compute access matter more than chatbot novelty.
Claude Science Puts AI Research Workflows Inside an Auditable Workbench Read More
Calibration is not glamorous, but it is one of the cheapest ways to make robot vision more repeatable before blaming the model, the camera or the lighting.
Robot Camera Calibration: Why Checkerboards Still Matter in 2026 Read More
The best field camera is not always the one with the highest resolution. Robot teams need mounting reliability, clear failure footage, useful audio and a storage workflow that survives dusty test days.
Action Camera, 360 Camera or Drone? A Field Documentation Kit for Robot Teams Read More
Wi-Fi 7 can improve wireless capacity, but robot video, smart-home cameras and lab dashboards still expose the difference between peak speed and predictable backhaul.
Wi-Fi 7 Mesh or Wired Backhaul for Home-Lab Robots and Cameras? Read More
Outdoor sensor projects fail for reasons that rarely show up in code: water paths, cable entries, condensation and enclosures that cannot be serviced after installation.
IP Ratings for Outdoor Robot Sensors: A Maker-Lab Enclosure Guide Read More
IBM says its Bob software platform now supports more coordinated agentic development workflows, raising practical questions about review, modernization and cost control.
IBM Bob Adds Multi-Agent Workflows for Enterprise Software Teams Read More
A support SEO guide for smart-home and home-lab builders on PoE power budgets, switch specs, cable runs, UPS planning, cameras, sensors, and reset-prone devices.
PoE Power Budget for Smart-Home Labs: Cameras, Sensors and Network Reliability Read More
An accessibility-tech guide for STEM labs on switch inputs, large buttons, scanning interfaces, mounts, debounce, feedback, and inclusive project design.
Switch Access for STEM Projects: Building Controls More Students Can Use Read More
A buyer evaluation for repair benches and maker labs comparing thermal cameras, IR thermometers, probes, resolution, emissivity, workflow, and false confidence.
Thermal Camera or IR Thermometer for Electronics Troubleshooting? A Buyer Evaluation Read More
A practical wiring guide for maker robots covering connectors, fusing, wire gauge, voltage drop, strain relief, and power checks before mystery resets waste a test day.
Robot Power Connectors and Voltage Drop: A Maker-Lab Wiring Guide Read More