Edge–Cloud Digital Twin with Computer Vision and IoT for Adaptive Patient Monitoring

This is one of my research ideas. Hopefully, someday someone will implement this in a real situation and help an elderly person who requires real-time monitoring and adaptive action in response to their healthcare needs. Abstract The increasing demand for scalable, adaptive, and personalized healthcare services has driven the integration of Distributed Artificial Intelligence (DAI) … Read more

Research Idea: Vision-Guided Adaptive Grasping for Low-Cost Robotic Hand Prostheses and Exoskeleton Devices

My other research idea today is talking about low-cost robotic hand prostheses and/or exoskeleton devices. With the power of a 3D printer, this idea can be achieved, thanks to the low-power edge device, making this idea feasible. Abstract The high cost of advanced prosthetic hands and exoskeleton devices continues to limit accessibility, especially for children … Read more

Research Idea: IoT-based Automatic Water Level Recorder (AWLR) with Peilscale Reading using Computer Vision Running on Solar-Powered Edge Device

This is one of my research ideas, inspired by the existing AWLR (Automatic Water Level Recorder), which depends on sensor readings using ultrasonic, pressure, or other sensing methods. My proposed idea relies on the oldest method of reading water levels using a peilscale, but replaces manual reading with computer vision. And the most challenging aspect … Read more

Research Idea: Sustainable Piezoelectric-Triggered Drone with Multi-Sensor Imaging for Smart Predictive Bridge Health Monitoring

Here is my idea for a PhD research proposal submission. Anyone is free to copy, share, modify, or improve this article in full or in part for their own purpose. Introduction In Australia, 70% of bridges exceed 50 years, with 72% in Western Australia located in remote areas, making routine inspections costly and prone to … Read more

Research Proposal Idea: Self-Powered Predictive Acoustic Monitoring for Preventive Tunnel Resilience

Below is my PhD research proposal, submitted to a university, but I have had no luck. I posted it in my personal blog; maybe someone needs that as inspiration or for other purposes. Freely to copy, change, or improve my original research idea. Abstract Road and rail tunnels face risks from structural degradation (cracks, corrosion, … Read more

How to Build a Smart Soil Tensiometer with a Pressure Sensor and IoT System

In recent years, smart agriculture has transformed how farmers monitor and manage soil conditions. One of the most vital parameters in soil management is soil water tension, which indicates how tightly water is held in the soil and how easily plants can absorb it. Traditional soil tensiometers work manually, only show readings on a gauge, … Read more

How to Install Debian on Orange Pi 3 LTS eMMC Using a microSD Card

The Orange Pi 3 LTS is a powerful single-board computer that runs Linux systems such as Debian with ease. Most users begin by booting Debian from a microSD card because it’s simple and flexible. However, once you start using your board for serious projects, you’ll notice that performance and reliability can be improved significantly by … Read more

Multilayer PCB Manufacturing: A Guide to Design, Stack-Up, and Prototyping

A multilayer PCB (Printed Circuit Board) is a complex circuit board that contains three or more copper layers, each separated by insulating materials. These layers are laminated together under heat and pressure, forming a compact and high-performance structure. Compared to single/double-layer boards, multilayer PCBs enable more advanced routing, improved power distribution, and reduced electromagnetic interference … Read more

Easy PCB Pads Detection using Yolov8 Nano and Python

PCB (Printed Circuit Board) is well known as ‘the mother’ of all electronic products, ranging from electronic modules created by hobbyists to a turnkey professional product from a world-class manufacturer. A PCB can be printed by us at home (DIY) or by a PCB maker specialist in a factory. Depending on the complexity of its … Read more