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Engineering
Engineers develop new method for ultra-clean biofuel combustion
In new research published in the journal Fuel, Baylor University researchers with the Cornerstone Atomization and Combustion Lab (CAC) have unveiled a pioneering method for the efficient combustion of biofuels, using a revolutionary ...
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Automotive
New technique could help self-driving cars see their surroundings better
Thanks to a technique developed by researchers at NC State University, autonomous vehicles might one day be able to navigate the roadways much better. The technique allows artificial intelligence programs to more accurately ...
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AI-driven video analyzer sets new standards in human action detection
What if a security camera could not only capture video but understand what's happening—distinguishing between routine activities and potentially dangerous behavior in real time? That's the future being shaped by researchers ...
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Apple researchers suggest artificial intelligence is still mostly an illusion
Researchers at Apple Computer Company have found evidence, via testing, showing that the seemingly intelligent responses given by AI-based LLMs are little more than an illusion. In their paper posted on the arXiv preprint ...
Engineers set new record on how fast data can be sent wirelessly
A new world record in wireless transmission, promising faster and more reliable wireless communications, has been set by researchers from UCL.
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Machine learning & AI
Researchers develop a new generative adversarial networks model that stabilizes training and performance
In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning models have advanced rapidly, becoming easily accessible. This has enabled people, even those without specialized expertise, to perform various tasks with AI. ...
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Energy & Green Tech
'Age of Electricity' coming as fossil fuels set to peak: IEA
More than half of the world's electricity will be generated by low-emission sources before 2030 but the deployment of clean energy is "far from uniform" across the globe, the International Energy Agency said Wednesday.
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Machine learning & AI
Study reveals AI-generated images depict idealized youth
If you've been using artificial intelligence (AI) for a while, you may have noticed that both the texts and images it creates can be a bit generic and polished. Some would call them soulless.
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Robotics
Low-cost touch sensor shows promise for large-scale robotics applications
The development of affordable and highly performing sensors can have crucial implications for robotics research, as it could improve perception to help boost robot manipulation and navigation. In recent years, engineers have ...
Energy & Green Tech
New research reveals how large-scale adoption of electric vehicles can improve air quality and human health
A new study from the University of Toronto's Department of Civil & Mineral Engineering suggests that large-scale adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) could lead to significant population-level health benefits.
Oct 15, 2024
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Software
New app performs real-time, full-body motion capture with a smartphone
Northwestern University engineers have developed a new system for full-body motion capture—and it doesn't require specialized rooms, expensive equipment, bulky cameras or an array of sensors.
Oct 15, 2024
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Automotive
New tool helps analyze pilot performance and mental workload in augmented reality
In the high-stakes world of aviation, a pilot's ability to perform under stress can mean the difference between a safe flight and disaster. Comprehensive and precise training is crucial to equip pilots with the skills needed ...
Oct 15, 2024
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Robotics
Touching the future: Mastering physical contact with new algorithm for robots
Penn Engineers have developed a new algorithm that allows robots to react to complex physical contact in real time, making it possible for autonomous robots to succeed at previously impossible tasks, like controlling the ...
Oct 15, 2024
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Hardware
Semiconductor-free logic gates pave the way for fully 3D-printed active electronics
Active electronics—components that can control electrical signals—usually contain semiconductor devices that receive, store, and process information. These components, which must be made in a clean room, require advanced ...
Oct 15, 2024
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Engineering
OpenAI unveils benchmarking tool to measure AI agents' machine-learning engineering performance
A team of AI researchers at Open AI, has developed a tool for use by AI developers to measure AI machine-learning engineering capabilities. The team has written a paper describing their benchmark tool, which it has named ...
Robotics
Study uncovers how silkworm moth's odor detection may improve robotics
The silkworm moth (Bombyx mori) is an insect that no longer flies due to domestication. The males use their antennae to detect pheromones emitted by females and respond very acutely, and have been used as model insects for ...
Oct 15, 2024
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