Improving 3-D-printed prosthetics and integrating electronic sensors
With the growth of 3-D printing, it's entirely possible to 3-D print your own prosthetic from models found in open-source databases.
Apr 4, 2019
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Engineering
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Computer Sciences
Engineers develop novel techniques to trick object detection systems
New adversarial techniques developed by engineers at Southwest Research Institute can make objects "invisible" to image detection systems that use deep-learning algorithms. These techniques can also trick systems into thinking ...
Apr 4, 2019
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Hi Tech & Innovation
A short first hop for 'drone taxi' in Vienna
It was more of a small step than a giant leap, but the first public outing of a pilotless "drone taxi" in Vienna on Thursday nevertheless offered a glimpse into the possible future of urban travel.
Apr 4, 2019
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Other
Ethiopian crew followed procedure but unable to control jet: inquiry
The crew of the Ethiopian Airlines plane that crashed last month, killing 157 people, repeatedly followed procedures recommended by Boeing, but were unable to regain control of the jet, the investigators' report showed Thursday.
Apr 4, 2019
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Machine learning & AI
A bio-inspired approach to enhance learning in ANNs
The human brain continuously changes over time, forming new synaptic connections based on experiences and information learned over a lifetime. Over the past few years, artificial Intelligence (AI) researchers have been trying ...
Apr 4, 2019 feature
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Robotics
TossingBot can grab objects and toss them in specified bins
A group at Google with assistance from teams at Columbia and Princeton Universities and MIT has developed a robot that is able to grab a single object from among other objects in a box and toss it into a specified bin. In ...
Apr 4, 2019 report
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Machine learning & AI
Using artificial intelligence tools to identify levels of violence in movies
For many in the film industry, seeing your film landed with an NC-17 rating from the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) is the kiss of death. With your film no longer accessible to viewers under 17, you are presented ...
Apr 4, 2019
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Computer Sciences
LearnedSketch AI system for frequency estimation improves estimates of trending search queries
If you look under the hood of the internet, you'll find lots of gears churning along that make it all possible.
Apr 4, 2019
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Computer Sciences
Efficiently dismantling networks and stopping viruses
Viruses, crime, and many other problems spread through networks. ETH researchers have now developed a new method of protecting them cost-effectively. When budget matters, networks are best dismantled starting with some middle ...
Apr 4, 2019
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Hardware
Intel announcement blitz: Xeon Platinum 9200 is cherry on top
Tuesday was a big day for Intel. The chip giant announced not just a few killer products either available or in the pipeline, but rather a very impressive bunch of newcomers involving processors, accelerators, networking ...
Apr 4, 2019 weblog
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