active safety assistance

nanoprintf: An Ultra-Lightweight printf Implementation Designed for Embedded Systems

by
nanoprintf: An Ultra-Lightweight printf Implementation Designed for Embedded Systems

In embedded system development, the <span>printf</span> function is a commonly used tool for debugging and information output. However, the standard library’s <span>printf</span> implementation is often large and consumes valuable resources, especially on resource-constrained microcontrollers. To address this issue, <span>nanoprintf</span> has emerged! It is a lightweight and powerful implementation of <span>snprintf</span> and <span>vsnprintf</span>, specifically designed for … Read more

Caterpillar Expands Automation Solutions to the Aggregate Industry

by
Caterpillar Expands Automation Solutions to the Aggregate Industry

Recently, Caterpillar announced a partnership with Luck Stone, the largest family-owned sand and gravel aggregate company in the United States, to deploy automation solutions at Luck Stone’s Bull Run quarry in Virginia. This will be Caterpillar’s first deployment of automation solutions in the aggregate industry. The deployment includes 100-ton CAT® 777 trucks, which will further … Read more

Should the Ground Connection of an Oscilloscope Be Disconnected?

by
Should the Ground Connection of an Oscilloscope Be Disconnected?

Many people have probably done this: disconnecting the “ground” of the oscilloscope’s power supply as shown in the figure below:Initially, I didn’t understand why the “ground” should be disconnected!First, let’s state the conclusion: the ground of the oscilloscope definitely has significance; if it didn’t, the manufacturer wouldn’t provide it!Let’s first look at how the oscilloscope’s … Read more

Smartwatch Dried in Oven: Repair Technician Says It’s a Lucky Save!

by
Smartwatch Dried in Oven: Repair Technician Says It's a Lucky Save!

Click on the above“New North” to subscribe!On May 16, in Changsha, HunanAfter a smartwatch was water-damageda man put it in the oven to dryAs a result, not only did the water not drybut it also became unusableHe had to take it to a repair shopThe repair shop owner statedthat electronic devices that have been water-damagedshould … Read more

Dual-Core Innovative Architecture Enhances Robot Control Performance

by
Dual-Core Innovative Architecture Enhances Robot Control Performance

As the application fields of robots continue to expand from traditional industrial manufacturing to various sectors such as healthcare and agriculture, robot control systems are facing unprecedented challenges. To address these challenges, robot control systems must meet four core “high” requirements: First, high explosiveness, meaning the system must have the capability to run complex control … Read more

C++ Creator: The Safety of Memory-Safe Languages Like Rust is Not Superior to C++

by
C++ Creator: The Safety of Memory-Safe Languages Like Rust is Not Superior to C++

Produced by | OSC Open Source Community (ID: oschina2013)After the National Security Agency (NSA) in the United States recommended organizations switch from C/C++ to memory-safe languages (such as C#, Rust, Go, Java, Ruby, or Swift), C++ creator Bjarne Stroustrup responded, stating that in his view, the “safe” programming languages mentioned in the NSA report are … Read more

Bluetooth Headphones: A Case Study

by
Bluetooth Headphones: A Case Study

Wireless Bluetooth headphones have become very popular in recent years. Many people have purchased a pair. But did you know? They can also pose safety risks! Related Cases On October 9, 2022, in Jiaxing, Zhejiang, a surveillance video captured a thrilling moment: a man was busy when suddenly the Bluetooth headphones he was wearing on … Read more

Labor Day: Making the ‘C Position’ Even More Prominent

by
Labor Day: Making the 'C Position' Even More Prominent

Who says a workstation can only be a cubicle? The insulated boom lift is like a “standing desk”. A hundred-meter iron tower becomes a “cloud workstation”. What’s hidden in the toolbox is not a screwdriver But a “magic wand” that lights up the city. The workstation of the power grid personnel is their “C position”. … Read more

Precise Management at Ningdong Power Plant: Safe and Efficient C-Level Maintenance of Unit #1

by
Precise Management at Ningdong Power Plant: Safe and Efficient C-Level Maintenance of Unit #1

Maintenance is not just a simple repair Lean management ensures safety Currently, the C-level maintenance of Unit #1 at Ningdong Power Plant is in full swing. This is a practical battle closely integrating technology and practice, firmly executing the principle of “safety first, scientific planning.” Standardized operations and meticulous management are basic requirements. The entire … Read more

Can x86 and ARM Maintain Their Dominance? Not Likely! Domestic RISC-V Chips Aim to Capture the Automotive Market!

by
Can x86 and ARM Maintain Their Dominance? Not Likely! Domestic RISC-V Chips Aim to Capture the Automotive Market!

The core components of the computers and smartphones we use every day are the chip instruction sets: Intel’s x86 and ARM. The former occupies over 90% of the computer market, while the latter dominates over 95% of the smartphone market.This situation is frustrating, but suddenly, something called RISC-V has emerged, which does not require licensing … Read more