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Single-Photon Revolution: Ubicept’s Vision for Machine Perception

January 16, 2026

This week my esteemed guest is Ubicept CEO & Co-Founder Sebastian Bauer. Sebastian and I delve into Ubicept’s mission and discuss the inherent limitations of today’s computer vision systems. We explore Ubicept’s core strength: working with Single-Photon Avalanche Diode (SPAD) sensors, and where Sebastian sees bottlenecks are popping up as SPAD sensors become more accessible. Finally, we discuss the transition of the computer vision industry to single-photon perception and what Sebastian thinks the biggest hurdles will be for new customers moving forward.

The Electrified Skies: Battery Design Challenges for Electric Aircraft

by Amelia Dalton

January 9, 2026

In this week’s podcast, we are investigating the challenges of designing batteries for electric aircraft with Dr. Graham Dudgeon from MathWorks. Graham has some great insights on how modeling and simulation are helping aerospace engineers tackle the thermal, electrical, and mechanical complexities of these cutting-edge power systems. Graham and I also chat about how computational tools map to the technology development cycle, and why simulating abnormal conditions is crucial for meeting strict aerospace safety requirements. Also this week, I check out a new … Read More → "The Electrified Skies: Battery Design Challenges for Electric Aircraft"

Fish Fry Special Edition: Amelia’s Favorite Episodes for 2025

by Amelia Dalton

December 29, 2025

People frequently ask me if I have a favorite podcast episode. Well folks, here are my favorites for 2025! The top of the list is an episode called “Have Your Cake and Eat The Batteries too!. In this episode, I explore how fungi can function as organic memory devices, the details of RoboCake, a multi-tiered dessert featuring various edible components and the world’s first rechargeable edible battery. My other favorite episodes include my discussion with Toronto Talks host Ashraf Amin about his AI co-host, Sophie the Sage; an … Read More → "Fish Fry Special Edition: Amelia’s Favorite Episodes for 2025"

Scrona and A New Era of Micro-Manufacturing

by Amelia Dalton

December 19, 2025

In this week’s podcast, we’re diving into a world you can barely see—the world of micro-manufacturing. The technology that’s quietly powering the next generation of everything from advanced displays and tiny sensors to biomedical devices. My guest Dr. Patrick Heißler, CEO of Scrona, and I chat about how Scrona fits into the micro-manufacturing ecosystem, the significant investment that’s fueling their growth, the details of their InkLogic technology, and where Dr. Heissler sees Scrona’s technology making the biggest impact. Also this week, … Read More → "Scrona and A New Era of Micro-Manufacturing"

The New Era of Silicon: Collaboration Over Competition with PDF Solutions CEO John Kibarian

by Amelia Dalton

December 12, 2025

We all know that the semiconductor industry has always been fiercely competitive, but what if the key to its next great leap isn’t competition, but collaboration? My podcast guest, John Kibarian, President and CEO of PDF Solutions, believes that for the industry to keep pace with demand and complexity, a new model of cooperation is essential. In this week’s Fish Fry, we’re going beyond traditional partnerships to explore what genuine, industry-wide collaboration looks like, how it fundamentally differs from past approaches, and what … Read More → "The New Era of Silicon: Collaboration Over Competition with PDF Solutions CEO John Kibarian"

Upscale AI: Unleashing Innovation with Open, High-Performance Networking

by Amelia Dalton

December 5, 2025

My podcast guest this week is Barun Kar, CEO of Upscale AI. Barun and I chat about the issues hindering the adoption of AI, the role that open standards will play in the trajectory of AI innovation and where Barun thinks AI infrastructure is headed in the future. Also this week, I check out a new chip that uses light to boost AI performance while reducing power consumption.

Fish Fry Special Edition: Have Your Cake and Eat The Batteries too!

by Amelia Dalton

November 26, 2025

In honor of the upcoming U.S. holiday, this week’s special episode of Fish Fry offers a little something for everyone. We kick things off by exploring how mushrooms can function as organic memory devices. Next up, I check out RoboCake, a multi-tiered dessert featuring various edible components and the world’s first rechargeable edible battery! Finally, the episode wraps up with a look at how NASA-developed fogponics technology can help you grow vegetables right in your own home.

Upward and Onward! How MathWorks is Tackling Advanced Air Mobility Software System Design Challenges

by Amelia Dalton

November 21, 2025

This week’s podcast covers everything from the heights of the sky to the depths of the ocean. My guest is Paul Barnard from MathWorks, where we dive into one of my favorite subjects: Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). Paul and I discuss the major software development hurdles for AAM vehicles, the advantages that a modular software approach offers these designs, and how engineers are working to synchronize simulation models with actual flight data. This week, I also look into SEACLEAR, an EU project that utilizes a team of autonomous robots to collect waste from the ocean floor.

From Dreams to Reality: How Flux is Paving the Way for Ultimate Customization

by Amelia Dalton

November 14, 2025

This week my special podcast guest is Matthias Wagner, CEO of Flux! Mattias and I chat about why hardware innovation is more important now than ever before, Flux’s recent agentic AI updates and what the future looks like for this exciting browser-based PCB design tool. Also this week, I check out a new ultrasound controlled artificial muscle developed by a team of researchers from ETH Zurich.

How EMASS is Redefining the Possibilities of Ultra-Low-Power Edge AI

by Amelia Dalton

November 7, 2025

My podcast guest this week is EMASS CEO Mark Goranson. Mark and I chat all about the biggest challenges of edge AI development today, the features included in the EMASS SDK and the details of their ultra-low-power edge AI SoC called EMASS ECS-DoT.