Embedded Insiders

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.  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 us 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 us 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/]

RISC-V International: Becoming ISO and The Future of Open Computing

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/280493/open_sms] On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Ken and Tom Gall, VP of Technology at RISC-V International, discuss the future of the organization, development plans, automotive, HPC, data centers, sustainability, and more! Be sure to check out the video podcast for this segment here: https://youtu.be/LGO9ct1GWEw [https://youtu.be/LGO9ct1GWEw] Next, Rich and Vin are back with another Dev Talk featuring Kevin Lu, the Associate Dean for Engineering and Science for Undergraduate Studies at Stevens Institute of Technology, to discuss how to ensure students aren’t “cheating” by making use of AI, and how to ensure that the careers you are getting them ready for are the right careers, in this changing world of AI?  But first, Ken and I highlight RISC-V International becoming an International Organization for Standardization (ISO).  For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com [https://embeddedcomputing.com/]