# IoT Degree

- Show: [The Amp Hour](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour)
- Published: 2017-07-25
- Length: 1h 17m
- Episode: 353
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2017-07-25-iot-degree
- Listen: https://theamphour.com/353-iot-degree/

## Summary

Hosts Chris Gammell and Dave Jones discuss the viability of a dedicated IoT degree at James Cook University, debating whether specialized curricula offer value over traditional engineering foundations. They analyze the Trezor hardware wallet's security model, the failure of Bitcoin as a currency due to volatility, and the industrial applications of Google Glass. The conversation also covers low-cost test equipment like the Analog Discovery and Fluke multimeters, and the power engineering challenges of Porsche's 350kW EV charging infrastructure.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2017-07-25-iot-degree#t=0) Introduction and Sad Robots
- [6:42](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2017-07-25-iot-degree#t=402) Trezor Hardware Wallet and Bitcoin Security
- [18:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2017-07-25-iot-degree#t=1088) Low Cost Test Equipment and Curve Tracers
- [41:35](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2017-07-25-iot-degree#t=2495) Google Glass in Industrial and Medical Settings
- [49:05](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2017-07-25-iot-degree#t=2945) IoT Degree at James Cook University
- [1:03:18](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2017-07-25-iot-degree#t=3798) Desktop Metal and Samsung Fab Investment
- [1:10:41](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2017-07-25-iot-degree#t=4241) Porsche 350kW EV Charging and Power Engineering

## Topics

- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [PCB design & layout](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pcb-design)
- [Test & measurement](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/test-and-measurement)
- [Energy & climate tech](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/energy-and-climate-tech)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Trezor (product)
- Fluke 87 (product)
- Analog Discovery (product)
- Google Glass (product)
- James Cook University (company)
- Desktop Metal (company)
- Samsung (company)
- Porsche (company)
- Particle (company)
- Boston Dynamics (company)
- EEV Blog (company)
- Contextual Electronics (company)

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