Robotics
A novel system developed at MIT uses RFID tags to help robots home in on moving objects with unprecedented speed and accuracy. The system could enable greater collaboration and precision by robots working on packaging and ...
Feb 19, 2019
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Business
When digital media entrepreneur Andrew Keen predicted in 2007 that the user-generated focus of Web 2.0 would lead to a reduction of well researched and factual information – and in turn the rise of amateur opinion – he ...
Jan 2, 2019
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Engineering
Researchers, including two Oregon State University scientists, argue in a new study that a paradigm shift is needed for assessing bridges' tsunami risk.
Dec 17, 2018
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Robotics
EPFL scientists designed, built and remote-controlled the robotic structures of a crocodile and a lizard for a field experiment, in the depths of Africa, in collaboration with the BBC. The robots are featured in today's episode ...
Jan 26, 2017
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Engineering
As interest in small autonomous aerial vehicles and their applications continues to expand, a Utah State University aerospace engineer is offering the public a free software tool that could revolutionize the drone industry.
Oct 6, 2016
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Other
Video games are supposed to be fun. Maybe when you're grinding your way to max level it doesn't always feel that way, but on the whole we play games because we enjoy them.
Jul 20, 2016
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Engineering
Many modern bridges use orthotropic steel bridge decks (OSBD), the decks being the surface sections of the bridge. OSBDs were designed to be lightweight and economical. However, this design has shown increasing issues with ...
Jun 12, 2024
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Energy & Green Tech
As our reliance on electric vehicles and renewable energy systems grows, so does the demand for efficient and sustainable battery technologies. The challenges of performance degradation, safety concerns, and environmental ...
Jun 5, 2024
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Machine learning & AI
Optimization algorithms are pivotal in machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) in general. For a long time, it has been widely believed that the design/configuration of optimization algorithms is a task that heavily ...
May 15, 2024
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Engineering
Since 2020, the annual market size of molded fiber product (MFP) worldwide has exceeded $3.5 billion US, and is growing rapidly. The reliability of MFP is closely related to its mechanical properties during the use. The unpredictable ...
Apr 25, 2024
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