The Next Byte

Daniel Scott Mitchell, Farbod Moghaddam
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We're two engineers on a mission to make interesting technology easy to understand. In each episode, we explore tech that is going to change the world – and keep it entertaining along the way.

  1. 1D AGO

    239. The Saucies: 2025 Recap & TNB Turns Five!

    (05:55) Biggest Potential: 227. She Sells Seashells… and Reinvents Recycling (08:14) The Teaser: 220. How Popcorn Popped an Idea for Sustainable Manufacturing (10:38) Intersection: 233. Reading a Fish’s Mind to Build Smarter Robots (12:58) The Pleaser: 224. Geothermal Could Save the Grid (16:08) Novel: 219. Edible Robots Bring Tech to the Dessert Table (19:10) The Rocker: 210. Origami-Inspired Concrete Construction (22:15) Farb’s Favorite: 226. Stop & Go No More: AI Cuts Intersection Emissions (27:38) The Showstopper: 237. Vibe Manufacturing: MIT’s AI Text-to-Manufacturing System (31:18) Honorable Mention: 212. One Cure For All Snake Venoms Via AI -- As always, you can find these and other interesting & impactful engineering articles on Wevolver.com. To learn more about this show, please visit our shows page. By following the page, you will get automatic updates by email when a new show is published. Be sure to give us a follow and review on Apple podcasts, Spotify, and most of your favorite podcast platforms! Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/   As always, you can find these and other interesting & impactful engineering articles on Wevolver.com.

    43 min

  2. 12/30/2025

    238. Humanoid Robots Can Now Punch... What's Next?

    (03:30) Unitree’s Boxing Robots (05:25) The Evolution of Humanoid Robotics (11:34) Technical Implications and Safety Concerns (16:09) The Future of Robot Sports and Entertainment This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our go-to source for electronics parts for any hobby or prototype. Click HERE to see how Mouser’s combat robot wins fights through smart design, not brute force. Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/   As always, you can find these and other interesting & impactful engineering articles on Wevolver.com.

    20 min

  3. 12/23/2025

    237. Vibe Manufacturing: MIT’s AI Text-to-Manufacturing System

    (4:34) MIT researchers “speak objects into existence” using AI and robotics This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn more about the role of AI in product design. Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/   As always, you can find these and other interesting & impactful engineering articles on Wevolver.com.

    17 min

  4. 12/16/2025

    236. Cold-Chain Sensing, But Without E-Waste

    (3:07) – A biodegradable smart sensor to monitor sensitive goods This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn more about the potential for sensing technology in cold-chain logistics. Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/   As always, you can find these and other interesting & impactful engineering articles on Wevolver.com.

    17 min

  5. 12/09/2025

    235. Arm’s Vince Jesaitis on How AI Is Moving from the Cloud to Your Pocket

    (00:00) Introduction to Arm and Vince Jesaitis (03:46) The Future of AI and Edge Computing (11:22) Government Relations and AI Literacy (16:56) Security and Privacy in Emerging Technologies (23:18) Navigating Global Regulations and Standards (27:40) Sustainability and Efficiency in Technology (34:56) Looking Ahead: Trends in AI and Technology (42:36) Career Reflections and Advice for Students   This episode is part of a series brought to you by Arm to show how the future of AI is being built today, from the chips powering it to the people shaping it. To go deeper, read Arm’s new AI Readiness Index and see where the world stands on adopting and scaling AI.   Enjoyed listening? Want to read more? Check out the links below: Arm’s AI Readiness Index technical report written with WevolverArm’s "Smarter At The Edge" whitepaper written with SCSPArm’s Global Public Policy websiteFollow Vince Jesaitis on LinkedIn Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/   As always, you can find these and other interesting & impactful engineering articles on Wevolver.com.

    47 min

  6. 12/02/2025

    234. How Candy-Making Inspired the Future of Smart Textiles

    (2:20) – An electronic fiber for stretchable sensing This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn more about the future of smart clothing for healthcare. Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/   As always, you can find these and other interesting & impactful engineering articles on Wevolver.com.

    18 min

  7. 11/18/2025

    233. Reading a Fish’s Mind to Build Smarter Robots

    (2:20) – Roboticists reverse engineer zebrafish navigation This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn more about the evolution of soft robotics. Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/   As always, you can find these and other interesting & impactful engineering articles on Wevolver.com.

    17 min

  8. 11/04/2025

    232. Turbine Innovations For A Greener Future [Rerun]

    (2:24) - Boosting Wind Farm Energy Output (13:07) - Sustainable Hydropower Episode 87 was brought to you by Mouser Electronics, Farbod & Daniel’s favorite electronics distributor. Click here to read about the Mouser technical resource discussing the big role that tiny sensors play when it comes to wind turbines! Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/   As always, you can find these and other interesting & impactful engineering articles on Wevolver.com.

    26 min
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We're two engineers on a mission to make interesting technology easy to understand. In each episode, we explore tech that is going to change the world – and keep it entertaining along the way.

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  • Creator
    Daniel Scott Mitchell, Farbod Moghaddam
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    240
  • Rating
    Clean
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