Embedded Insiders

Futuristic Embedded: Hospital AI, Bluetooth in Industrial, and DNA Storage

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/280493/open_sms] In this episode of Embedded Insiders,  Mikko Savolainen [https://url.avanan.click/v2/r01/___https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikko-savolainen-b03514/?originalSubdomain=fi___.YXAzOnN1bnByOmE6bzo0OTBjMDliYmNmZmMyY2EyOThkNzVlM2NlMDdmN2Q2OTo3OjcyOGM6MmE1M2FmODExNzc3N2E2MzUwMGM0OWE3YzIzNjJhMTVlNTI1NDk1OGZiY2IwN2YyOTQwN2E4MDgwN2RiY2Y5MjpoOlQ6Tg], Silicon Labs' Senior Product Line Director of Commercial, joins the podcast to discuss the partnership between Silicon Labs and Emanate Wireless on the RadioVision solution. The battery-powered, AI-enabled Bluetooth doorway chokepoint system is a Real-Time Location System (RTLS) designed to help hospitals accurately track staff, patients, and equipment.  Watch the video segment here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwJoOMbcg4g [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwJoOMbcg4g] Next, Rich and Simon Ford, the Founder of Blecon [https://www.blecon.net/], discuss the joining forces of Bluetooth and Industrial, and how Bluetooth is enmeshed in the industrial sector.  But first, we're highlighting some recent research from Penn State [https://www.psu.edu/news/research/story/borrowing-biology-power-next-gen-data-storage] on DNA-based data storage. Researchers have combined synthetic DNA with electronic materials to create a brand-new kind of computer memory.  For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com [https://embeddedcomputing.com/]

Teaching & Investing in the Next-Generation of Engineers

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/280493/open_sms] In this episode of Embedded Insiders, Marilyn C. Wolf, professor of Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, joins the podcast to discuss the importance of students understanding scope, having a balanced understanding of both hardware and software, and the needs of today’s engineering workforce.  Watch the segment here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57Cl1JBwiRQ [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57Cl1JBwiRQ] Next, Rich and Vin are joined by John Janowiak, Executive Director of ECEDHA (Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Heads Association), to discuss whose responsibility it is to prepare people for real work — schools, companies, or individuals? But first, Ken and I are giving our own opinions on these topics, pondering whether it’s realistic to expect schools to fully prepare students for modern jobs, or should companies help teach and invest in the next generation of engineers? For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com [https://embeddedcomputing.com/]

Industry Acquisitions, Connectivity, IoT, AI, and Embedded Trends For 2026

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/280493/open_sms] In this episode of Embedded Insiders, Editor-in-Chief Ken Briodagh sits down with Dennis Nikles, the recently appointed Managing Director of Vodafone IoT Americas, to talk connectivity, IoT, AI, and embedded trends for 2026. Watch the video segment here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfE9gkjC_iY [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfE9gkjC_iY] Next, Rich and Sandra Rivera, a long-time Intel veteran and former CEO of Altera, now Chairwoman of the Board at VSORA, discuss the company’s claim to "make AI more accessible, efficient, and sustainable than ever.” But first, Rich and Ken dive into the industry’s most recent and impactful acquisitions. From Texas Instruments to Silicon Labs, to Infineon Technologies, Synopsis, GlobalFoundries, and much more.  For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com [https://embeddedcomputing.com/]

When AI Gets Physical & The Impact of AI on Engineering

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/280493/open_sms] In this episode of Embedded Insiders, Krishna Rangasayee, Founder and CEO of SiMa.ai, joins the podcast to discuss advancements surrounding physical AI at the edge. His company is focused on a software-centric Physical AI hardware and software platform, and we dive into some of the trends and challenges in this space.  Next, Rich is joined by Alex Iuorio, Avnet’s Senior Vice President for Global Supplier Development, to discuss the company’s recent survey covering AI’s Impact on Engineering. [https://news.avnet.com/press-releases/press-release-details/2026/Avnet-Insights-Survey-Engineers-Embracing-AI-and-Confronting-Its-Challenges-2026-3lDN2Bjubo/default.aspx] The two review the results and what they mean for the future of AI.  But first, Ken and I share our thoughts, feelings, and hesitations around the growth of Physical AI. For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com [https://embeddedcomputing.com/]

Spiking Intelligence: How Neuromorphic Computing Enables Brain-Inspired AI

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/280493/open_sms] On this episode of Embedded Insiders, we’re joined by Sumeet Kumar, a Co-founder and the CEO of Innatera Nanosystems [https://innatera.com/], to discuss spiking neural networks. Specifically, how SNNs are powering AI systems today, and how neuromorphic computing architectures support the hardware-software co-design process.  Watch the video of this segment here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgER60gjBIg [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgER60gjBIg] Next, Rich sits down with the Marketing Director at the Wireless Power Consortium [https://www.wirelesspowerconsortium.com/] (WPC), Paul Golden, to discuss the company’s latest version of its charging specification, which increases the charging level from 15W to 25W.  But first, Ken and I are sharing our thoughts on the upcoming interview about how spiking neural networks are designed to analyze motion, sound, or sensor input directly at the edge. For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com [https://embeddedcomputing.com/]