Why Are Embedded Engineers Paid Less Than Pure Software Engineers?

To discuss why the salary of embedded engineers is significantly lower than that of pure software engineers, we first need to examine the differences in the “background” of these two professions. Pure software companies are like swordsmen wielding keyboards, able to start a business with just a few computers and a rented office, packaging their … Read more

Wuhan University, Nature Nanotechnology!

▲First Author:Shiqiang Fu, Shun Zhou, Weiwei Meng, Guang Li Corresponding Author:Weijun Ke Affiliation:Wuhan University DOI:10.1038/s41565-025-01899-z Research Background All-perovskite tandem solar cells (TSCs) exhibit exceptional performance and broad application potential. However, the significant difference in power conversion efficiency (PCE) between small-area devices and large-area (>1 cm²) devices remains a major obstacle to the commercialization of all-perovskite … Read more

Long-Range π-Electron Delocalization Engineering Enhances the Efficiency of Single-Atom Catalysts for CO₂ Electroreduction

First Author:Wang Lingxiao(Lingxiao Wang)Corresponding Author:Wu Yuen(Yuen Wu)、Yu Zhenqiang(Zhen-Qiang Yu)、Huang Hao(Hao Huang)Affiliation:University of Science and Technology of China, Shenzhen University, National University of Defense TechnologyPaperDOI:10.1002/anie.202506663 Overview Single-atom catalysts (SACs) have attracted significant attention in the field of CO2 electroreduction due to their high atomic utilization and unique electronic structure. However, the regulation mechanism of higher coordination … Read more

Smart Recognition of Handwritten Digits Using ESP32 4.3-Inch Screen

What functions can be achieved by combining the ESP32 screen module with an LED light board? The project presented today only requires a swipe on a 4.3-inch touchscreen, and the neural network can instantly understand your handwriting and display the number you wrote on an 8*8 LED light board. Isn’t it amazing? Let’s see how … Read more

What are Cortex, ARMv8, ARM Architecture, ARM Instruction Set, and SoC? A Comprehensive Overview

Introduction Some fans have asked me what ARM is, and they are confused about the relationships between concepts like Cortex, ARM cores, ARM architecture, ARM instruction set, and SoC. Below, I will clarify some concepts related to ARM. 1. ARM can be considered as a company name, a general term for a type of microprocessor, … Read more

A New Method for Using dToF Sensors: Identifying Types of Liquids!

When it comes to dToF sensors, the well-known applications mainly involve measuring distance, angles, and gesture recognition. Of course, I won’t introduce these conventional uses today; instead, I will present a “new” method for using dToF sensors: measuring the types of liquids! This is also the first prize project of the Ams Osram Optoelectronic Design … Read more

ChemAI-3.0 | Working Together for Data Sharing and Intelligent Experiments!

Team Introduction The ChemAI research and innovation team was established in 2021 and received support from the Seed Fund Project “Exploration of the ‘Chemistry + Artificial Intelligence’ Teaching and Research Team” from the Renmin University of China Interdisciplinary Science Research Institute in 2022. Initially, the team focused on the courses “Chemoinformatics” taught by Professor He … Read more

Build a Real-Time Voice Conversational Companion Based on OpenAI + ESP32!

Are you tired of typing on your computer screen to chat with AI every day? Would you like to create something cooler, like an AI companion that can sit on your desk and converse with you verbally? Similar products on the market are priced too high and perform poorly in AI capabilities. If you enjoy … Read more

Twenty Years Later: Arduino is More Than Just Arduino

Keywords: Development Tools, Tools, Arduino Question:What is Arduino? How much do you know? Definition of Arduino Arduino is an open-source hardware and software platform designed to provide a simple, low-cost yet high-performance entry into the world of microcontrollers. Arduino was founded nearly twenty years ago by David Cuartielles, Gianluca Martino, Tom Igoe, David Mellis, and … Read more

The 6th National College Student Embedded Chip and System Design Competition Application Track National Finals Successfully Concluded

On the morning of August 18, the 6th National College Student Embedded Chip and System Design Competition Application Track National Finals successfully concluded after three days. The closing ceremony and award presentation were held at the Nanjing Integrated Circuit Training Base. This competition started in February this year,with the application track setting six topics: HiSilicon, … Read more