IEEE.orgIEEE Xplore Digital LibraryIEEE StandardsMore Sites
    Sign InJoin IEEE
    FOR THE TECHNOLOGY INSIDER
    Explore by topic
    AerospaceArtificial IntelligenceBiomedicalComputingConsumer ElectronicsEnergyHistory of TechnologyRoboticsSemiconductorsSensorsTelecommunicationsTransportation
    IEEE Spectrum
    FOR THE TECHNOLOGY INSIDER

    Topics

    AerospaceArtificial IntelligenceBiomedicalComputingConsumer ElectronicsEnergyHistory of TechnologyRoboticsSemiconductorsSensorsTelecommunicationsTransportation

    Sections

    FeaturesNewsOpinionCareersDIYEngineering Resources

    More

    Special ReportsExplainersPodcastsVideosNewslettersTop Programming LanguagesRobots Guide

    For IEEE Members

    Current IssueMagazine ArchiveThe InstituteTI Archive

    For IEEE Members

    Current IssueMagazine ArchiveThe InstituteTI Archive

    IEEE Spectrum

    About UsContact UsReprints & PermissionsAdvertising

    Follow IEEE Spectrum

    Support IEEE Spectrum

    IEEE Spectrum is the flagship publication of the IEEE — the world’s largest professional organization devoted to engineering and applied sciences. Our articles, podcasts, and infographics inform our readers about developments in technology, engineering, and science.
    Join IEEE
    Subscribe
    About IEEEContact & SupportAccessibilityNondiscrimination PolicyTermsIEEE Privacy Policy
    © Copyright 2022 IEEE — All rights reserved. A not-for-profit organization, IEEE is the world's largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity.

    IEEE websites place cookies on your device to give you the best user experience. By using our websites, you agree to the placement of these cookies. To learn more, read our Privacy Policy.

    view privacy policy accept & close

    Enjoy more free content and benefits by creating an account

    Saving articles to read later requires an IEEE Spectrum account

    The Institute content is only available for members

    Downloading full PDF issues is exclusive for IEEE Members

    Access to Spectrum's Digital Edition is exclusive for IEEE Members

    Following topics is a feature exclusive for IEEE Members

    Adding your response to an article requires an IEEE Spectrum account

    Create an account to access more content and features on IEEE Spectrum, including the ability to save articles to read later, download Spectrum Collections, and participate in conversations with readers and editors. For more exclusive content and features, consider Joining IEEE.

    Join the world’s largest professional organization devoted to engineering and applied sciences and get access to all of Spectrum’s articles, archives, PDF downloads, and other benefits. Learn more →

    CREATE AN ACCOUNTSIGN IN
    JOIN IEEESIGN IN
    Close

    Access Thousands of Articles — Completely Free

    Create an account and get exclusive content and features: Save articles, download collections, and talk to tech insiders — all free! For full access and benefits, join IEEE as a paying member.

    CREATE AN ACCOUNTSIGN IN

    LEMO

    Follow Unfollow Following
    LEMO
    Follow Unfollow Following
    Articles by
    SP80
    Transportation Topic Type Sponsored Article

    A 150kph Boat Powered by Wind Only

    The story of an audacious project told by two of its co-founders

    18 Feb 2021
    7 min read
    pagani
    Careers Topic Type Sponsored Article

    On Solid Ground

    Throughout the world, buildings have become safer and safer. Pagani Geotechnical has been contributing to this continuous improvement for almost 50 years, by developing compact, automated geotechnical equipment and tests.

    05 Aug 2020
    5 min read
    Volocopter2Xbis
    Transportation Topic Type Sponsored Article

    LEMO: Sky Is the Limit

    Air taxis are ready to take off. Volocopter’s cofounder Alex Zosel tells us everything about the future of city traffic and the ambitions of his startup.

    13 Dec 2019
    7 min read

    Trending Stories

    The most-read stories on IEEE Spectrum right now

    Topic Aerospace News Type

    DARPA Wants a Better, Badder Caspian Sea Monster

    Artificial Intelligence Topic Magazine Type Feature

    Andrew Ng: Unbiggen AI

    Topic Type News Consumer Electronics

    Simple, Cheap, and Portable: A Filter-Free Desalination System for a Thirsty World

    About IEEEContact & SupportAccessibilityNondiscrimination PolicyTermsIEEE Privacy Policy
    © Copyright 2022 IEEE — All rights reserved. A not-for-profit organization, IEEE is the world's largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity.