An Emoji update in 2021 will give couples more skin tone variations to choose from
More skin tone variations are coming to the world of Emoji.
Sep 23, 2020
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Engineering
Researchers draw from 'Star Wars' in developing artificial skin able to replicate sense of touch
The Force is strong with these scientists.
Aug 5, 2020
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Software
Getting real with immersive sword fights
Sword fights are often the weak link in virtual reality (VR) fighting games, with digital avatars engaging in battle using imprecise, pre-recorded movements that barely reflect the player's actions or intentions. Now a team ...
Jun 23, 2020
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Business
Traditional Japanese seal system hampers telework for some
Some Japanese office workers are facing a small, but insurmountable hurdle to staying home under the state of emergency declared in parts of the country over the virus: personal signature stamps.
Apr 12, 2020
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Machine learning & AI
Optical character recognition for graffiti
Researchers in China have recognised that optical character recognition (OCR) has matured and can identify and extract information from documents that use standard writing styles. However, the world over people have very ...
Mar 18, 2020
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Consumer & Gadgets
Digitized faces reduce shoplifting risk at self-service checkouts
Digitised human-like faces at supermarket self-service checkouts may reduce the risk of shoplifting, according to an Abertay University study.
Jan 6, 2020
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Hi Tech & Innovation
New research considers future interactions with computer-generated people in virtual reality
Dr. Rachel McDonnell, Assistant Professor in Creative Technologies at Trinity, focuses on the animation of virtual humans for the entertainment industry and virtual reality (VR).
Nov 26, 2019
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Machine learning & AI
When de-aging De Niro and Pacino, 'Irishman' animators tried to avoid pitfalls of the past
If you thought 76-year-old Robert De Niro and 79-year-old Al Pacino were done starring in blockbuster gangster films, think again.
Nov 21, 2019
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Machine learning & AI
A deep learning technique to generate real-time lip sync for live 2-D animation
Live 2-D animation is a fairly new and powerful form of communication that allows human performers to control cartoon characters in real time while interacting and improvising with other actors or members of an audience. ...
Robotics
Abusing a robot won't hurt it, but it could make you a crueller person
Set in a dystopian 2019, the sci-fi classic Blade Runner explores how artificial humans could impact our humanity. Harrison Ford's character experiences powerful emotional and moral effects as he goes about hunting "replicants".
Nov 7, 2019
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