February 22, 2025
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Working towards a future artificial heart

Working towards a future artificial heart

William Adams014 mins

Luuk van Laake. Credit: Bart van Overbeeke Implantation of a total artificial heart offers a solution for patients with severe heart failure, but existing artificial hearts have major limitations, which means there is a need for a better alternative. Through his doctoral research, Luuk van Laake has contributed to the development of a future artificial…

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Ukrainian Home Automation Startup OSK Looks to Put Modular ESP32s at the Heart of Your Setup

Ukrainian Home Automation Startup OSK Looks to Put Modular ESP32s at the Heart of Your Setup

William Adams04 mins

Ukrainian automation startup OSK is looking to create Home Assistant-compatible modular DIN-mountable devices with openly accessible schematics — designed to bridge the bap between a full-DIY approach and expensive off-the-shelf alternatives. “Open Smart Kit (OSK) is a set of open source [Espressif] ESP32-based modules ideal for a variety of automation tasks, including home automation. All…

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