The Next Byte

We're two engineers on a mission to make interesting technology easy to understand. In each episode, we explore tech that is going to change the world – and keep it entertaining along the way.

239. The Saucies: 2025 Recap & TNB Turns Five!

(05:55) Biggest Potential: 227. She Sells Seashells… and Reinvents Recycling(08:14) The Teaser: 220. How Popcorn Popped an Idea for Sustainable Manufacturing(10:38) Intersection: 233. Reading a Fish’s Mind to Build Smarter Robots(12:58) The Pleaser: 224. Geothermal Could Save the Grid(16:08) Novel: 219. Edible Robots Bring Tech to the Dessert Table(19:10) The Rocker: 210. Origami-Inspired Concrete Construction(22:15) Farb’s Favorite: 226. Stop & Go No More: AI Cuts Intersection Emissions(27:38) The Showstopper: 237. Vibe Manufacturing: MIT’s AI Text-to-Manufacturing System(31:18) Honorable Mention: 212. One Cure For All Snake Venoms Via AI--As always, you can find these and other interesting & impactful engineering articles on Wevolver.com.To learn more about this show, please visit our shows page. By following the page, you will get automatic updates by email when a new show is published. Be sure to give us a follow and review on Apple podcasts, Spotify, and most of your favorite podcast platforms! Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/ As always, you can find these and other interesting & impactful engineering articles on Wevolver.com.

01-06
42:49

238. Humanoid Robots Can Now Punch... What's Next?

(03:30) Unitree’s Boxing Robots(05:25) The Evolution of Humanoid Robotics(11:34) Technical Implications and Safety Concerns(16:09) The Future of Robot Sports and EntertainmentThis episode was brought to you by Mouser, our go-to source for electronics parts for any hobby or prototype. Click HERE to see how Mouser’s combat robot wins fights through smart design, not brute force. Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/ As always, you can find these and other interesting & impactful engineering articles on Wevolver.com.

12-30
19:57

237. Vibe Manufacturing: MIT’s AI Text-to-Manufacturing System

(4:34) MIT researchers “speak objects into existence” using AI and roboticsThis episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn more about the role of AI in product design. Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/ As always, you can find these and other interesting & impactful engineering articles on Wevolver.com.

12-23
17:07

236. Cold-Chain Sensing, But Without E-Waste

(3:07) – A biodegradable smart sensor to monitor sensitive goodsThis episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn more about the potential for sensing technology in cold-chain logistics. Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/ As always, you can find these and other interesting & impactful engineering articles on Wevolver.com.

12-16
17:24

235. Arm’s Vince Jesaitis on How AI Is Moving from the Cloud to Your Pocket

(00:00) Introduction to Arm and Vince Jesaitis(03:46) The Future of AI and Edge Computing(11:22) Government Relations and AI Literacy(16:56) Security and Privacy in Emerging Technologies(23:18) Navigating Global Regulations and Standards(27:40) Sustainability and Efficiency in Technology(34:56) Looking Ahead: Trends in AI and Technology(42:36) Career Reflections and Advice for Students This episode is part of a series brought to you by Arm to show how the future of AI is being built today, from the chips powering it to the people shaping it. To go deeper, read Arm’s new AI Readiness Index and see where the world stands on adopting and scaling AI. Enjoyed listening? Want to read more? Check out the links below:Arm’s AI Readiness Index technical report written with WevolverArm’s "Smarter At The Edge" whitepaper written with SCSPArm’s Global Public Policy websiteFollow Vince Jesaitis on LinkedIn Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/ As always, you can find these and other interesting & impactful engineering articles on Wevolver.com.

12-09
46:58

234. How Candy-Making Inspired the Future of Smart Textiles

(2:20) – An electronic fiber for stretchable sensingThis episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn more about the future of smart clothing for healthcare. Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/ As always, you can find these and other interesting & impactful engineering articles on Wevolver.com.

12-02
17:56

233. Reading a Fish’s Mind to Build Smarter Robots

(2:20) – Roboticists reverse engineer zebrafish navigationThis episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn more about the evolution of soft robotics. Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/ As always, you can find these and other interesting & impactful engineering articles on Wevolver.com.

11-18
17:01

232. Turbine Innovations For A Greener Future [Rerun]

(2:24) - Boosting Wind Farm Energy Output(13:07) - Sustainable HydropowerEpisode 87 was brought to you by Mouser Electronics, Farbod & Daniel’s favorite electronics distributor. Click here to read about the Mouser technical resource discussing the big role that tiny sensors play when it comes to wind turbines! Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/ As always, you can find these and other interesting & impactful engineering articles on Wevolver.com.

11-04
26:03

231. The Patch That Can Heal a Broken Heart (Literally)

(5:00) – A Patch for the HeartThis episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn more about advances of 3D printing in the medical space.  Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/ As always, you can find these and other interesting & impactful engineering articles on Wevolver.com.

10-21
12:23

230. 3D Printing Gets the Hannah Montana Treatment

(2:35) – A greener way to 3D print stronger stuffThis episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn more about 3D printing’s usage in the fashion industry! Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/ As always, you can find these and other interesting & impactful engineering articles on Wevolver.com.

10-07
15:12

229. Teaching Robots to Play Badminton

(4:20) – Playing badminton against a robotThis episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn how cobots are driving Industry 5.0 with safer, smarter human-robot teamwork! Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/ As always, you can find these and other interesting & impactful engineering articles on Wevolver.com.

09-23
15:33

228. Harvard’s Soft Robot Gives Movement Back to ALS & Stroke Patients

(2:48) – Harvard’s soft robotic sling for stroke & ALS patientsThis episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn more about how wearable robotics are helping Parkinson’s patients walk more freely! Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/ As always, you can find these and other interesting & impactful engineering articles on Wevolver.com.

09-09
16:08

227. She Sells Seashells… and Reinvents Recycling

(4:15) - Seashells Inspire a Better Way to Recycle PlasticThis episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn more about the future of electronics recycling using robotics & AI. Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/ As always, you can find these and other interesting & impactful engineering articles on Wevolver.com.

08-26
18:47

226. Stop & Go No More: AI Cuts Intersection Emissions

(3:07) - Eco-driving measures could significantly reduce vehicle emissionsThis episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn more about the rise of automotive telematics and their critical role in reducing carbon emissions! Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/ As always, you can find these and other interesting & impactful engineering articles on Wevolver.com.

08-12
17:56

225. Detecting Disease Using Menstrual Pads

Sanitary towels morph into test stripsThis episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn more about quantum dots and how their fluorescent properties can be used for various applications! Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/ As always, you can find these and other interesting & impactful engineering articles on Wevolver.com.

07-29
17:23

224. Geothermal Could Save the Grid. So Why’s No One Talking About It?

(2:15) - Enhanced geothermal systems: An underground tech surfaces…This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn more about the advancements of clean energy solutions, including geothermal!--As always, you can find these and other interesting & impactful engineering articles on Wevolver.com.To learn more about this show, please visit our shows page. By following the page, you will get automatic updates by email when a new show is published. Be sure to give us a follow and review on Apple podcasts, Spotify, and most of your favorite podcast platforms! Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/ As always, you can find these and other interesting & impactful engineering articles on Wevolver.com.

07-15
21:06

223. Artificial Sweeteners For Treating Cancer?

(3:08) - A Sweet Solution for Safer Diagnosis and TreatmentThis episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn more about the use cases of human machine integration, where the technology is at today, and what the future holds! Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/ As always, you can find these and other interesting & impactful engineering articles on Wevolver.com.

07-01
15:20

222. Tree-Climbing and Reef-Restoring Robots

(3:39) - Robots that can climb trees or restore coral reefsThis episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn more about the critical role that robots will play to feed the projected 9.1 BILLION people on earth in 2050! Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/ As always, you can find these and other interesting & impactful engineering articles on Wevolver.com.

06-17
21:11

221. Generational Discovery & The New Age of Computer Vision

(3:08) - A new way of seeing, a new way of computingThis episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn more about the role of optical sensors in the tech that makes our daily lives seamless and accessible! Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/ As always, you can find these and other interesting & impactful engineering articles on Wevolver.com.

06-03
18:39

220. How Popcorn Popped an Idea for Sustainable Manufacturing

(2:05) - What do popcorn and sustainable synthesis have in common?This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn more about the importance of PTC thermistors and their critical role in the automotive industry! Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/ As always, you can find these and other interesting & impactful engineering articles on Wevolver.com.

05-20
15:00

ali fardisi

love it!👍 It would be awesome if you could make more content on neuro technology

04-06 Reply

Debora Meehan

Great episode! Love the Fun facts sprinkled in.

04-21 Reply

Debora Meehan

each episode is chock-full of fascinating tidbits!

03-25 Reply

Debora Meehan

I find the Boom brought down to "normal talk" so interesting! - just like every episode!

02-09 Reply

Debora Meehan

Fascinating!!

02-09 Reply

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