Sensing Our World: From Your Badge to the Future of Robotics (emf2026)

Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) are the tiny, unseen sensors that connect our digital and physical worlds. They're in our phones, our cars, and even in the Tildagon badge you're holding. But how do these microscopic marvels actually work? In this talk, Harald Koenig of Bosch Sensortec will demystify MEMS technology. We’ll start with a hands-on example: the BMI270 Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) right here on the Tildagon. With the help of an enlarged 3D-printed model, we'll explore its mechanical design and see how you can use it to bring your own Tildagon projects to life. Then, we’ll transition from this single sensor to the bigger picture. Imagine giving this same sense of awareness to a machine. This is the new frontier in robotics. We'll explore how MEMS sensors are becoming the 'nervous system' for robots, enabling them to: • Grasp and Interact with the delicacy of a human hand. • Navigate and Position themselves with unmatched precision. • Stabilize their platforms on even the most challenging terrains. Join us for an impulse into how MEMS are not just sensing our world, but actively shaping the next wave of intelligent machines. Licensed to the public under https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ about this event: https://www.emfcamp.org/schedule/2026/131-sensing-our-world-from-your-badge-to-the-future-of-robotics