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242. Mouser’s Matt Bell & The Next Generation of Automated Warehouses
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
(00:00) Introduction to Matt Bell and Mouser Electronics (03:14) Understanding Mouser's Operations and Scale (06:12) The Role of Automation in Order...
241. Moby Dick Finally Gets a Fitbit
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
(3:07) How Ocean Alliance Uses 3D Printing for Drone-Based Whale Tagging (06:04) Innovative Solutions: The Snapbot and Snot Analysis (12:10) The Rol...
240. Swallow Confirmed: Smart Pills That “Ping” From Your Stomach
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
(02:20) Pills that communicate from the stomach could improve medication adherence(07:13) Innovative Solutions for Tracking Medication(10:46) The Tech...
239. The Saucies: 2025 Recap & TNB Turns Five!
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
(05:55) Biggest Potential: 227. She Sells Seashells… and Reinvents Recycling(08:14) The Teaser: 220. How Popcorn Popped an Idea for Sustainable Manu...
238. Humanoid Robots Can Now Punch... What's Next?
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
(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 Rob...
237. Vibe Manufacturing: MIT’s AI Text-to-Manufacturing System
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
(4:34) MIT researchers “speak objects into existence” using AI and roboticsThis episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get el...
236. Cold-Chain Sensing, But Without E-Waste
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
(3:07) – A biodegradable smart sensor to monitor sensitive goodsThis episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics par...
235. Arm’s Vince Jesaitis on How AI Is Moving from the Cloud to Your Pocket
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
(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 ...
234. How Candy-Making Inspired the Future of Smart Textiles
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
(2:20) – An electronic fiber for stretchable sensingThis episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any p...
233. Reading a Fish’s Mind to Build Smarter Robots
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
(2:20) – Roboticists reverse engineer zebrafish navigationThis episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for...
232. Turbine Innovations For A Greener Future [Rerun]
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
(2:24) - Boosting Wind Farm Energy Output(13:07) - Sustainable HydropowerEpisode 87 was brought to you by Mouser Electronics, Farbod & Daniel’s favo...
231. The Patch That Can Heal a Broken Heart (Literally)
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
(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 ...
230. 3D Printing Gets the Hannah Montana Treatment
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
(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 proj...
229. Teaching Robots to Play Badminton
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
(4:20) – Playing badminton against a robotThis episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, wh...
228. Harvard’s Soft Robot Gives Movement Back to ALS & Stroke Patients
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
(2:48) – Harvard’s soft robotic sling for stroke & ALS patientsThis episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics pa...
227. She Sells Seashells… and Reinvents Recycling
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
(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 a...
226. Stop & Go No More: AI Cuts Intersection Emissions
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
(3:07) - Eco-driving measures could significantly reduce vehicle emissionsThis episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electro...
225. Detecting Disease Using Menstrual Pads
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sanitary towels morph into test stripsThis episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether ...
224. Geothermal Could Save the Grid. So Why’s No One Talking About It?
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
(2:15) - Enhanced geothermal systems: An underground tech surfaces…This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics ...
223. Artificial Sweeteners For Treating Cancer?
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
(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 ...
222. Tree-Climbing and Reef-Restoring Robots
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
(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 ...
221. Generational Discovery & The New Age of Computer Vision
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
(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 pro...
220. How Popcorn Popped an Idea for Sustainable Manufacturing
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
(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 par...
219. Edible Robots Bring Tech to the Dessert Table
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
(3:00) - Robotics meets the culinary artsThis episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, wheth...
218. Organ-on-a-chip: Our Best Shot At Beating Cancer?
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
(2:40) - Cancer-on-a-chip technology advances our understanding of how cancer operatesThis episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to...
217. Meet the World's Smallest Walking Robots
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
(2:30) - Smallest walking robot makes microscale measurementsThis episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts fo...
216. Exoskeleton + Digital Twin Aid Stroke Recovery
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
(2:30) - Regaining mobility quickly after a strokeThis episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any proje...
215. Stanford Predicts The Next Human Evolution
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore how a generative AI tool is marking a major milestone in biology and accelerating advancements in healthcare, genetics, an...
214. 3D Printing Robot Muscles
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
(2:22) - Encoding many properties in one material via 3D printingThis episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics part...
213. Dehumidifying Walls Help Switzerland Hit Net Zero By 2050
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
(0:50) - Sustainable building components create a good indoor climate Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/ As...
212. One Cure For All Snake Venoms Via AI
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
(2:30) - AI-designed proteins neutralise snake toxinsThis episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any pr...
211. Cooling Buildings With Porous Plastic Sheets
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
(0:35) - Porous plastic sheets can cool buildings by radiating light to space Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/...
210. Origami-inspired Concrete Construction
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
(2:50) - Zigzags for greener constructionThis episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, wheth...
209. Tom Zaubermann & The Cyber Threat(s) To Your Car
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
(00:00) - Introduction to Automotive Cybersecurity(06:18) - Tom Zaubermann's Journey in Cybersecurity(12:22) - The Intersection of Cybersecurity and A...
208. Tiny Antennas for Big Cellular Insights
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
(3:40) - Monitoring Cell Communication With Mini AntennasThis episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for an...
207. Meet The Life-saving Snake Robot
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
(3:10) - The Snake That Saves LivesThis episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it ...
206. How Traditional Chinese Medicine Is Shaping Modern Wearables
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
(3:44) - Traditional Chinese Medicine Inspires Better WearablesThis episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts ...
205. 2024 Recap & 2nd Annual Saucies!🥫🍾
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
(04:44) - 163. Creating 3D Objects With AI(07:40) - 168. Neuroprosthetics: The Next Step Towards Limb Reconstruction(10:37) - 164. Dyson’s Automated...
204. Mark Zachos & The Future of Onboard Diagnostics In Cars (Interview)
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is part of a series brought to you by SAE International to explore the leading edge of mobility with the support of experts from industry...
203. From Diagnostics to Connected Cars: The OBD Evolution
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is part of a series developed in collaboration with SAE International to explore the leading edge of mobility with the support of experts...
202. How Will Your Car Get Hacked?
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is part of a series developed in collaboration with SAE International to explore the leading edge of mobility with the support of experts...
201. Non-invasive Memory Booster
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
(4:10) - Neurotechnology Boosts Memory Without SurgeryThis episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any p...
200. Scared of Flying Boeing? Nature Might Be The Solution
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
(0:50) - Bird wings inspire new approach to flight safety Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/ As always, you...
199. Will AI Assistants Make Your Doctor Better?
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
6:20) - Equipping doctors with AI co-pilots | MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyThis episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite ...
198. Scared of Turbulence? AI ~Might~ Fix That
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
(0:50) - AI Beats Turbulence Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/ As always, you can find these and other int...
197. This Smart Charger = More EVs
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
(2:25) - Smart Charger Paves Way for EVsThis episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whethe...
196. Saving America’s Collapsing Infrastructure
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
(0:50) - Infrastructure Defect Detecting AI Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/ As always, you can find thes...
195. Wear This Exoskeleton & Save Your Knees!
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
(2:50) - Save Your KneesThis episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby ...
194. You Don’t Stand Straight But This AI Wearable Will Fix It
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
(0:50) - Innovative Wearable: Sustainably Improving Posture Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/ As always, y...
193. 3 Reasons Why You Should Print Your Next Home
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
(3:00) - Printing with earth-based materialsThis episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, wh...
192. Karsten Roscher & The Need For Safe AI (Interview)
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
(2:00) - Karsten’s journey from undergraduate research to Department Head at Fraunhofer Institute for Cognitive Systems IKS(7:40) - Why Karsten & hi...
191. From Prevention to Recovery: AI in Disaster Management
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
(4:17) - AI For All Phases of Disaster ManagementThis episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any projec...
190. Here's a Free Tool To Test Your AI
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
(0:50) - AI Testing Reimagined with RobuscopeThis episode is part of series developed in collaboration with SAE International to explore the leading e...
189. Stanford & Toyota Drift Cars With AI
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
(3:27) - AI-directed Driverless DriftThis episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether i...
188. Powering Medical Devices With Body Heat
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
(0:50) - First healthcare device powered by body heat Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/ As always, you can...
187. Turning Scrap Soda Cans & Coffee To Sustainable Car Fuel
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
(2:48) - A recipe for zero-emissions fuel: Soda cans, seawater, and caffeineThis episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get elect...
186. Invisible Shield: Blocking Germs with Wearable Tech
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
(0:50) - An invisible mask? Wearable air curtain, treated to kill viruses, blocks 99.8% of aerosols Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http:/...
185. BMW Makes Cars Faster With Augmented Reality
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
(4:05) - BMW accelerates concept evaluations with industrial augmented reality and virtual realityThis episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favor...
184. Bionics Help Amputees Take Big Strides Forward
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
(0:50) - A prosthesis driven by the nervous system helps people with amputation walk naturally Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read...
183. Meet the AI That Helps You Ace Job Interviews
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
(3:45) - Emotion detection system puts a smile on their faceThis episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for...
182. Ex-Apple Engineer Creates Skincare Smart Patches
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
(0:50) - To Heal Skin, Scientists Invent Living Bioelectronics Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/ As always...
181. Why Audi Uses 3D Printers For The R8
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
(3:46) - Audi Sport: 3D-printed tools, jigs and fixtures in a day instead of weeksThis episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get...
180. Catching Feelings with 69% Accuracy: AI Reads Emotions in Sports
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
(0:50) - AI recognizes emotions in real sports situations Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/ As always, you...
179. 3D Printed Mini Thrusters For Space Travel
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
(4:00) - How Precision 3D Printing Enables Miniaturized Electric Space PropulsionThis episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get ...
178. Talk to The Hand: Meet The Robots With a Human Touch
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
(0:50) - The Robot With a Human Touch Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/ As always, you can find these and ...
177. Did A Shrimp Fry This Rice? No, A Robot Did
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
(4:33) - Meet The Robot That Learned To Saute ShrimpThis episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any pro...
176. Super Fast Computer Vision: Final Piece of The Autonomous Vehicle Puzzle
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
(3:40) - The Secret to Super-Fast Robot Vision This episode was brought to you by Murata, the market leader in leading-edge electronics components. C...
175. Is Your Drinking Water Safe? This Sensor Has The Answer
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
(4:36) - Affordable Sensor For Lead Contamination DetectionThis episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for ...
174. All The Brain Chip Implant Benefits & None of The Risks
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
(0:50) - All The Brain Chip Implant Benefits & None of The SurgeryBecome a founding reader of our newsletter: read.thenextbyte.com Become a founding r...
173. Get 3 Days of Your Life Back Every Year with Smart Stoplights
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
(4:10) - Get 3 Days of Your Life Back Every Year with Smart StoplightsThis episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics...
172. Don’t Throw Away Coffee Grounds; They Could Solve The World’s Water Crisis!
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
(1:00) - Don’t Throw Away Coffee Grounds; They Could Solve The World’s Water Crisis!Become a founding reader of our newsletter: read.thenextbyte.c...
171. Finally! A Humanoid Robot You Can Trust
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
(3:55) - Finally! A Humanoid Robot You Can TrustThis episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project...
170. Robot That Drives Better Than The Average American
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
(3:47) - Robot Drives Better Than The Average AmericanThis episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any p...
169. Novel Fabrics + Robots = Sustainable One-size-fits-all Fashion Revolution
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
(0:50) - Is This The Future of Fashion?Become a founding reader of our newsletter: read.thenextbyte.com Become a founding reader of our newsletter: ht...
168. Neuroprosthetics: The Next Step Towards Limb Reconstruction
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
(0:50) - Bio-inspired NeuroprostheticsLink to episode 126: https://pod.link/wevolver/episode/13acdcea436f95a7b6b4977991808c60Become a founding reader ...
167. How Hydrogen Will Replace Batteries
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
(3:00) - Getting Hydrogen Out of AmmoniaThis episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whethe...
166. Jellyfish Cyborgs Help Explore The Oceans & Solve Climate Change
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
(3:09) - Building Bionic Jellyfish for Ocean ExplorationBecome a founding reader of our newsletter: read.thenextbyte.com Become a founding reader of o...
165. Sticker to Monitor Your Internal Organs
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
(3:48) - This ultrasound sticker senses changing stiffness of deep internal organsThis episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get...
164. Dyson’s Automated, Self-sustaining Strawberry Farm
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
(6:11) - Engineering the Fields: Dyson's Leap from Gadgets to AgricultureThis episode was brought to you by Murata, the market leader in leading-edge ...
163. Creating 3D Objects With AI
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
(0:40) - Teaching AI CAD Is HardCheck out nething.xyz to try out the tool we discussed in today’s episode! Become a founding reader of our newslette...
162. Matching “Unmatchable” Fingerprints
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
(3:30) - AI Discovers That Not Every Fingerprint Is UniqueThis episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for a...
161. Stress Sensing Stickers
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
(3:12) - Measuring StressThis episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby...
160. AI Model Tests AI Models To Tell Us How They Work
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
(0:50) - AI agents help explain other AI systems Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/ As always, you can find...
159. AI Makes Catheters 100 Times Safer
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
(3:13) - Aided by AI, New Catheter Design Prevents Bacterial InfectionsThis episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronic...
158. Step Aside Rogaine, 3D Printed Hair Is Here
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
(1:00) - Scientists 3D-print hair follicles in lab-grown skin Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/ As always,...
157. Exoskeleton To Help Parkinson’s Patients Walk
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
(3:55) - Soft robotic, wearable device improves walking for individual with Parkinson's diseaseThis episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite...
156. 2023 Recap & First Annual Saucies!🥫🍾
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
4:00) - Most Interesting | 126. Amputees Feel Warmth In Their Missing Hand(8:40) - Listener Favorite | 118. Robotics & AI in Sheet Metal Forming(12:23...
155. Why Robotic Limbs Are Critical To The Human Race
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
(3:29) - Cognitive strategies to augment the body with an extra robotic arm - EPFLThis episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get...
154. The 3D Printer That Teaches Itself To Print
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
(3:23) - This 3D printer can watch itself fabricate objectsThis episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for ...
153. Robot Farmers Bring Back Biodiversity
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
(3:15) - Agricultural Robots Can Help Improve BiodiversityThis episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for a...
152. How To Make a Honda As Quiet As a Rolls Royce
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
(4:19) - Active Noise Cancellation in Electric and Autonomous VehiclesThis episode was brought to you by SAE International! They're THE go-to spot for...
151. Battery Chemistry GPT
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
(3:50) - Building a chemical 'GPT' to help design a key battery componentThis episode was brought to you by SAE International! They're THE go-to spot ...
150. Ed Mehr & Machina’s Robot Army Transform Manufacturing (Interview)
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
LINKS:Sign up to receive The Next Byte's email newsletter!Listen to Episode 118 - where we first covered MachinaCheck out Machina's careers page --TI...
149. Reverse Engineering The Brain With AI
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
(2:46) - Using AI To Optimize For Rapid Neural ImagingThis episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any p...
148. Converting CO2 To Clean Fuel
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
(0:50) - Engineers develop an efficient process to make fuel from carbon dioxide--As always, you can find these and other interesting & impactful engi...
147. Solar Fuel Reactor Generates Energy Out of Thin Air
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
(3:00) - 3D printed reactor core makes solar fuel production more efficientThis episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electr...
146. Robotic Pioneers on the Moon’s Surface
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
(0:50) - Robot Team on Lunar Exploration Tour Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/ As always, you can find th...
145. The Prius of Artificial Intelligence: Hybrid AI Models
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
(3:47) - The Scalability Challenge: Focusing on Hybrid AI in the Future of Generative AI ModelsThis episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite...
144. Implantable Chip To Cure Diabetes
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
(0:50) - An implantable device could enable injection-free control of diabetes Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com...
143. 15-Minute Cities Via Urban Design AI
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
(2:50) - From Pixels to Pavement: AI's Impact on Urban DesignThis episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts fo...