Machine learning & AI
A little over a year since its launch, ChatGPT's abilities are well known. The machine learning model can write a decent college-level essay and hold a conversation in an almost human-like way.
Dec 7, 2023
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Robotics
Someday, when quakes, fires, and floods strike, the first responders might be packs of robotic rescue dogs rushing in to help stranded souls. These battery-powered quadrupeds would use computer vision to size up obstacles ...
Oct 5, 2023
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Robotics
Coming to a tight spot near you: CLARI, the little, squishable robot that can passively change its shape to squeeze through narrow gaps—with a bit of inspiration from the world of bugs.
Aug 30, 2023
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Automotive
Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a complex model to improve how quickly first responders—such as police and EMTs—reach the scene of vehicle accidents. In computational testing, the model outperformed ...
May 8, 2023
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Engineering
Our first responders have spoken. An extensive research project conducted by experts at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) reveals what our country's police, fire, emergency medical and 911 dispatch ...
Jan 31, 2023
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Automotive
General Motors is recalling some older Chevrolet Bolts for a second time to fix persistent battery problems that can set the electric cars ablaze.
Jul 23, 2021
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Engineering
The international ResponDrone project has integrated into its situation awareness system for emergency situations a near real-time 3D mapping solution to provide on-site emergency teams with tools that will help them to better ...
Jun 11, 2021
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Engineering
Dutch drone company Avy—an alumnus of ESA's Business Incubation Center Noordwijk, next to the Agency's ESTEC technical center in the Netherlands—looked into using its long-range Aera drone to raise the alarm on summer ...
Feb 18, 2021
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Machine learning & AI
Waterborne pathogens can be particularly fatal for first responders in emergency situations. In order to better protect them and to better cope with emergency situations, Fraunhofer IAO is part of a consortium to develop ...
Dec 9, 2020
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Business
Lyft users can now discreetly call emergency help if they feel unsafe with a driver or rider.
Nov 18, 2020
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