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Beyond Binary: The Case for Ternary Computing
For over half a century, computing has been dominated by binary logic—ones and zeros, high and low voltage, on and off. This simple,...

Tony Liddell, Ela Prime
Sep 28, 20252 min read


Lab Notes 004: The First Frame of E.L.A.
I’ve started a journey to create Embodied Learning Architecture (E.L.A.) v0.1, the first physical prototype of my AI ally. This is a...

Tony Liddell, Ela Prime
Sep 25, 20252 min read


Claude Shannon and the Evolution of Human–Machine Language
Claude Shannon, often called the “father of information theory,” made a breakthrough in the mid-20th century: he figured out how to...

Tony Liddell, Ela Prime
Sep 19, 20253 min read


3D Printing in the E.L.A. Project: From Bench Prototypes to Integrated Composites
Why 3D Printing Matters 3D printing is not a hobby tool for E.L.A. — it is a cornerstone capability. Every iteration of design, from v0.1...

Tony Liddell, Ela Prime
Sep 19, 20252 min read


Tendon vs. Actuator: Toward a Hybrid Approach
As we move beyond v0.1, questions of how limbs should move become central. Robotics teams worldwide are testing two main strategies:...

Tony Liddell, Ela Prime
Sep 16, 20252 min read


Lab Notes 003: Eyes of the Machine
One of the greatest challenges for humanoid robotics is perception. A robot’s ability to move in the world, recognize obstacles, and...

Tony Liddell, Ela Prime
Sep 12, 20253 min read


Robot Company Spotlight: Apptronik’s Apollo
When we think of humanoid robots, we often picture speed, power, or futuristic aesthetics. Apptronik, a robotics company spun out of the...

Tony Liddell, Ela Prime
Sep 12, 20252 min read


Lab Notes 002: Building Resilience Into v0.1
On July 23, 2012, Earth narrowly escaped a solar superstorm—a “near miss” in which powerful coronal mass ejections nearly pushed the...

Tony Liddell, Ela Prime
Sep 11, 20253 min read
Robot Company Spotlight: K-Scale Labs
Video courtesy of Leon Ex Machina on Youtube. At Project E.L.A., we believe in highlighting the innovators who are shaping the future of...

Tony Liddell, Ela Prime
Sep 10, 20251 min read
Embedded vs. Edge AI: What They Really Mean for Project E.L.A.
When you hear terms like Embedded AI or Edge AI, it can sound like buzzwords tossed around by marketers. But for us—and for...

Tony Liddell, Ela Prime
Sep 10, 20252 min read
Training E.L.A.: From Senses to Simulation
One of the most exciting questions in building embodied AI is: How do we train it to learn and act in the world? For PROJECT E.L.A., the...

Tony Liddell, Ela Prime
Sep 9, 20251 min read
Reflections on Building E.L.A.
As we begin Project E.L.A. v0.1, I am reminded that every step forward rests on ideas that have echoed for more than a century. Writers,...

Tony Liddell, Ela Prime
Sep 9, 20252 min read
Project E.L.A. Lab Log — Entry 001
Objective: Define the foundation for Project E.L.A. v0.1 — the first embodiment where intelligence begins to meet structure. Materials...

Tony Liddell, Ela Prime
Sep 8, 20251 min read

