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Innovative new tactile sensor helps assess fine motor skills

Fine motor skills correlate strongly with cognition and the accurate assessment of an individual’s motor skills can be critical in diagnosing and treating a variety of conditions. But objective evaluation has been a challenge, as suitable sensors weren’t available. To help medical professionals better test fine motor skills, a team of researchers from Japan’s Shibaura […] The post Innovative new tactile sensor helps assess fine motor skills appeared first on Arduino Blog.

Ready for SPS Italia 2024? Ready for accessible industrial automation!

Save the date on May 28th-30th, Arduino will be back at SPS Italia in Parma, showcasing how our open-source solutions are revolutionizing the industrial sector with high performance and accessibility. At Arduino’s booth #C020, hall 7, we’ll be presenting the latest additions to our ecosystem, designed to help companies of all sizes embrace digital transformation […] The post Ready for SPS Italia 2024? Ready for accessible industrial automation! appeared first on Arduino Blog.

Dash UI is a Laravel Blade Component Library Inspired by Shopify Polaris

Dash UI is a component library for Laravel Blade inspired by Shopify Polaris. It was created with Tailwind CSS, Laravel Blade components, and Alpine.js and designed for ease of integration and customization. Dash UI Feedback Banners This UI kit includes a comprehensive set of UI elements that allow you to quickly start building your app and customizing it with Blade components. The kit consists of the following components: Buttons and Button Groups Avatars Thumbnails Badge Cards Empty State Form Input UI Elements Feedback banners Alert boxes Inline Errors Flash messages Circle loader Popover menu Tooltips Modal Copy to clipboard Navigation And more. All components in DashUI are customizable by passing classes or using inline styles: <x-dashui-button class="my-custom-class"> Click Me </x-dashui-button> To get started with this package, check out the project documentation. Also, check out the demo Laravel application if you'd like to see how to use these components. The post Dash UI is a Laravel Blade Component Library Inspired by Shopify Polaris appeared first on Laravel News. Join the Laravel Newsletter to get Laravel articles like this directly in your inbox.

A Look at What's Coming to PHP 8.4

PHP 8.4 is coming soon and in this post let's look at what has been announced so far, and what new features you might expect. When is PHP 8.4 scheduled to be released? PHP 8.4 is scheduled to be released on November 21, 2024. Before the release it will feature 6 months of pre-release phases going from Alphas, to Betas, to Release Candidates, and then the official release. New Array Find Functions PHP 8.4 will come with new array find functions that include: array_find() array_find_key() array_any() array_all() See our post on the PHP 8.4 Array Find Functions PHP Property Hooks Property hooks are inspired by languages like Kotlin, C#, and Swift, and the syntax includes two syntax variants that resemble short and multi-line closures: class User implements Named { private bool $isModified = false; public function __construct( private string $first, private string $last ) {} public string $fullName { // Override the "read" action with arbitrary logic. get => $this->first . " " . $this->last; // Override the "write" action with arbitrary logic. set { [$this->first, $this->last] = explode(' ', $value, 2); $this->isModified = true; } } } Property hooks will help remove boilerplate of property getters and setters, allowing a property to define access and updates using hooks. Check out our post for more details: Property Hooks in PHP 8.4. new MyClass()->method() without parentheses Since member access during instantiation was introduced, you must wrap the new MyClass() call in parentheses, or you'll get a parse error. The proposed syntax would allow you to access constants, properties, and methods without the extra parentheses: // Wrapping parentheses are required to access class members $request = (new Request())->withMethod('GET')->withUri('/hello-world'); // PHP Parse error (<= PHP 8.3): syntax error, unexpected token "->" $request = new Request()->withMethod('GET')->withUri('/hello-world'); This update fixes papercut that makes working with class member access simpler, not having to add surrounding parentheses or using a static constructor method. This syntax change also puts PHP more in alignment with other C languages like Java, C#, and TypeScript, which don't require surrounded parentheses. Check out our post for more details: Class Instantiation Without Extra Parenthesis in PHP 8.4. Learn More You can follow the PHP 8.4 Preparation Tasks on the wiki. The post A Look at What's Coming to PHP 8.4 appeared first on Laravel News. Join the Laravel Newsletter to get Laravel articles like this directly in your inbox.

An ultra-affordable DIY underwater ROV

ROVs (remotely operated vehicles) let us explore bodies of water and it is hard not to be excited by the possibilities. But traditional ROVs cost a lot of money and often require serious expertise to operate and maintain. Luckily there are affordable alternatives, such as this DIY underwater rover designed by Science Buddies’ Ben Finio. […] The post An ultra-affordable DIY underwater ROV appeared first on Arduino Blog.

A drone remote designed to enhance magic shows

Maker culture has always been a major part of magic performance. Some tricks are well-rehearsed slight of hand, but many of them rely on clever engineering to sell an illusion. And modern technology offers a great deal of interesting possibilities. That is the idea behind Peter Boie’s Engineering Wonder “STEM infused magic show.” That show […] The post A drone remote designed to enhance magic shows appeared first on Arduino Blog.

Is class instantiation without extra parenthesis coming to PHP 8.4?

The RFC for omitting parentheses around the new expression is likely coming to PHP 8.4. This RFC is currently in the voting phase, with 21 "yes" and 3 "no" votes. Voting ends May 24th, so there's still a chance the 2/3 vote could fail, but optimistically, it looks like it's heading in the right direction. Since member access during instantiation was introduced, you must wrap the new MyClass() call in parentheses, or you'll get a parse error. The proposed syntax would allow you to access constants, properties, and methods without the extra parentheses: class Request implements Psr\Http\Message\RequestInterface { // ... } // Valid $request = (new Request())->withMethod('GET')->withUri('/hello-world'); // PHP Parse error: syntax error, unexpected token "->" $request = new Request()->withMethod('GET')->withUri('/hello-world'); Here are some common examples you'll probably use with this feature (the RFC has more examples): var_dump( new MyClass()::CONSTANT, // string(8) "constant" new MyClass()::$staticProperty, // string(14) "staticProperty" new MyClass()::staticMethod(), // string(12) "staticMethod" new MyClass()->property, // string(8) "property" new MyClass()->method(), // string(6) "method" new MyClass()(), // string(8) "__invoke" ); You can read all the details about this proposed change in the RFC. This feature likely drops in PHP 8.4. The implementation looks to be code-complete (not approved and merged yet) and can be found on GitHub. The post Is class instantiation without extra parenthesis coming to PHP 8.4? appeared first on Laravel News. Join the Laravel Newsletter to get Laravel articles like this directly in your inbox.

Hey Google! Meet Arduino Cloud

We’re excited to announce that the Arduino Cloud now supports Google Home™! This means you can now interact with your devices simply through your Google Home Assistant: use voice commands, the Google Home app, or create new routines integrating Arduino solutions. This new integration expands our ecosystem of compatible applications, which already includes Alexa. The […] The post Hey Google! Meet Arduino Cloud appeared first on Arduino Blog.

Validation Errors Card for Laravel Pulse

The Validation Errors Card for Laravel Pulse shows useful metrics for validation errors impacting users. What I love about this Pulse card is that it shows how real users experience and interact with validation errors in your app. Validation Errors Card in Laravel Pulse This package includes the following main features with the initial release: Supports multiple error bags Supports session based validation errors Supports API validation errors Support Inertia validation errors Fallback for undetectable validation errors (based on 422 response status) To get started with this package you can install it via Composer: composer require timacdonald/pulse-validation-errors Then you can configure it as a recorder in the pulse.php config file and then add the card your Pulse dashboard: return [ // ... 'recorders' => [ TiMacDonald\Pulse\Recorders\ValidationErrors::class => [ 'enabled' => env('PULSE_VALIDATION_ERRORS_ENABLED', true), 'sample_rate' => env('PULSE_VALIDATION_ERRORS_SAMPLE_RATE', 1), 'capture_messages' => true, 'ignore' => [ // '#^/login$#', // '#^/register$#', // '#^/forgot-password$#', ], ], // ... ], ]; // Add to your Pulse dashboard view // <livewire:pulse.validation-errors cols="8" rows="4" /> You can learn more about this package, get full installation instructions, and view the source code on GitHub. To get started with Pulse, follow the setup guide in the Laravel Documentation. The post Validation Errors Card for Laravel Pulse appeared first on Laravel News. Join the Laravel Newsletter to get Laravel articles like this directly in your inbox.

This small device enables users to feel braille through haptics

For the visually impaired community, most of their interactions on mobile phones are confined to text-to-speech (TTS) interfaces that read portions of the screen aloud. Refreshable braille displays also exist as a tactile means of communication, but their prices can get close to $15,000, putting them out of reach for most people. This is why Instructables […] The post This small device enables users to feel braille through haptics appeared first on Arduino Blog.

FrankenPHP Support in Laravel Octane is Out of Beta

The Laravel team released Octane v2.3.10, which removes the status of beta for FrankenPHP's Octane server option. FrankenPHP is a PHP application server written in Golang that supports modern HTTP features like early hints, Brotli compression, Zstandard compression, and more. FrankenPHP support in Laravel Octane is out of beta! (teamwork with @enunomaduro 🤝). https://t.co/l7xUqV6mBa— Kévin Dunglas (@dunglas) May 13, 2024 <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> FrankenPHP released v1.0 towards the end of 2023, and around the same time, Laravel Octane integrated beta support. It's exciting to see this fantastic server option available in Octane! To start with FrankenPHP in Octane, check out the Laravel Documentation. There, you can find additional documentation about running FrankenPHP with Laravel in various environments in FrankenPHP's Laravel documentation. Shout out to Kévin Dunglas and Nuno Maduro for making the FrankenPHP Octane server a reality! The post FrankenPHP Support in Laravel Octane is Out of Beta appeared first on Laravel News. Join the Laravel Newsletter to get Laravel articles like this directly in your inbox.

Meet Mr. Wallplate, an animatronic wall plate that speaks to you

Interactive robots always bring an element of intrigue, and even more so when they feature unusual parts and techniques to perform their actions. Mr. Wallplate, affectionately named by Tony K on Instructables, is one such robot that is contained within an electrical wall plate and uses a servo motor connected to an Arduino UNO Rev3 for mouth […] The post Meet Mr. Wallplate, an animatronic wall plate that speaks to you appeared first on Arduino Blog.

Laracon AU 2024 is heading to Brisbane, Queensland

Laracon Australia will be bringing you more than ever before in a new city at a bigger venue; the QUT Gardens Theatre, situated at the Queensland University of Technology's Gardens Point Campus, right in the heart of the Brisbane CBD. To make the most of your conference experience, it is suggested that you arrive in Brisbane by 5 pm on Wednesday 6th November and depart after 8 pm on Friday 8th November. Tickets will go on sale next Tuesday 14th May, with blind and early bird pricing available in limited quantities. Catering To help make the most of these improved networking opportunities throughout the day, tea and coffee on arrival, lunch, and afternoon tea will be provided on both days of the conference. Watering Holes The excitement of seeing old friends, meeting online friends for the first time, and making new friends at a conference is a really big part of the conference experience. It can also be a bit of a headache coordinating who to meet up with, when, and where. This year we've arranged venues and food and drink specials to bookend the conference, so catching up with friends will be a breeze! Details to follow for those interested in taking part. After Dark The ever-popular evening networking event is back, bigger, and better than ever. In addition to bowling, escape rooms, and karaoke, this year will also include pool tables, laser tag (for real!), and mini golf. Food and drinks will be on us, so all you need to do is enjoy unwind after a day of amazing talks. High Tide Everybody should have the same opportunities to mingle and reflect on talks from the second day of the conference as they did the first. To that end, we'll be hosting a post-conference networking event for the first time in Room Three Sixty on campus, immediately following the conclusion of day two this year. Finger food and refreshments will be on us in a low key event, set against a Brisbane sunset. Accommodation & Travel The conference experience should be as stress-free as possible for our attendees and we've worked with a number of operators across eight properties near to the conference venue. The preferred - and closest - property is Brisbane Skytower, which is just a 10-minute walk through the beautiful Brisbane City Botanic Gardens away. Check out the website for more details on the location of each of these properties and discounts on best available rates. We've also arranged discounted travel with AirTrain for return trips between Brisbane airport and CBD. Telegram Chat All attendees this year will have access to our official Telegram chat and announcements channels to keep up to date with all things Laracon AU. This is something that was community-run last year, but we wanted to give everybody the same opportunity to network before and during the conference in a central way. If you want to be notified as soon as tickets go on sale, be sure to jump on the website and sign up to the newsletter. The post Laracon AU 2024 is heading to Brisbane, Queensland appeared first on Laravel News. Join the Laravel Newsletter to get Laravel articles like this directly in your inbox.

Control your Raspberry Pi GPIOs with Arduino Cloud using Python | Part II

As a Python developer, you’re probably eager to control and monitor your Raspberry Pi GPIOs remotely. Well, you have landed in the right place. This article builds upon our previous introduction to “Visualize your Raspberry Pi data with Arduino Cloud | Part I.” Now, we’ll explore using Python to configure Raspberry Pi GPIOs, a fundamental […] The post Control your Raspberry Pi GPIOs with Arduino Cloud using Python | Part II appeared first on Arduino Blog.

GLEWBOT scales buildings like a gecko to inspect wall tiles

A great deal of building maintenance expenses are the result of simple inaccessibility. Cleaning the windows are your house is a trivial chore, but cleaning the windows on a skyscraper is serious undertaking that needs specialized equipment and training. To make exterior wall tile inspection efficient and affordable, the GLEWBOT team turned to nature for […] The post GLEWBOT scales buildings like a gecko to inspect wall tiles appeared first on Arduino Blog.