Friends with benefits: Can Facebook tackle your love life?
Facebook is tackling a new frontier: love.
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05/09/2019
Machine learning & AI
Recognising the signs
Machine recognition of sign languages is on the cards thanks to work by a team in India who are using a Microsoft Kinect movement-identifying controller. Writing in the International Journal of Computational Vision and Robotics, ...
Sep 5, 2019
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Engineering
New study presents real-time biodynamic knee OA evaluation training robot
A research team, affiliated with South Korea's Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) has presented a system that can quantitatively complement the diagnosis of knee arthritis, which was performed only ...
Sep 5, 2019
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Robotics
Multifunctional metallic backbones for origami robotics
Origami robots can be formed by tightly integrating multiple functions of actuation, sensing and communication. But the task is challenging as conventional materials including plastics and paper used for such robotic designs ...
Automotive
Designing machines that see, understand and interpret their environment
Just imagine a pedestrian glued to a mobile phone screen while crossing the street and not paying much attention to the red traffic light. A car approaches, its driver is perhaps feeling a bit drowsy because of lack of sleep ...
Sep 5, 2019
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Machine learning & AI
Can computers be trained to understand body language?
Humans are able to "read" others' body language for cues on their emotional state. For instance, noticing that a friend is nervous by their tapping foot, or that a loved one who is standing tall feels confident. Now, a team ...
Sep 5, 2019
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Security
Apple iPhones could have been hacked for years – here's what to do about it
For many years, the Apple iPhone has been considered one of the most secure smart phones available. But despite this reputation, security issues that might affect millions of users came to light last week, when researchers ...
Sep 5, 2019
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Engineering
Report examines how to make technology work for society
Automation is not likely to eliminate millions of jobs any time soon—but the U.S. still needs vastly improved policies if Americans are to build better careers and share prosperity as technological changes occur, according ...
Sep 5, 2019
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Software
Time-saving software in an age of ever-expanding scientific data
It is hard to get people excited about software, says Eliza Grames, a doctoral candidate in ecology and evolutionary biology. Yet, the software she has developed is exciting for anyone about to embark on a new research and ...
Sep 5, 2019
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Telecom
Video-based 'threat appeals' may lead to less texting and driving
Every year, motor vehicle crashes caused by distracted driving kill thousands of people, injure hundreds of thousands, and cost billions of dollars; and yet many drivers continue to text and drive, even though they know it's ...
Sep 5, 2019
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