Project Sidewalk helps users map accessibility around Seattle and other cities
About 3.6 million adults in the United States use a wheelchair to get around, according to census data.
Apr 18, 2019
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News tagged with human factors
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Real AI will need biology: Computers powered by human brain cells
The time has come to create a new kind of computer, say researchers from John Hopkins University together with Dr. Brett Kagan, chief scientist at Cortical Labs in Melbourne, who recently led development of the DishBrain ...
Mar 1, 2023
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Consumer & Gadgets
In a world of limited resources, the future is low-tech—providing we make products more user-friendly
Semiconductors for electric vehicles have been in short supply since 2020. The causes are multiple, including water shortages in producing countries and increasingly high-tech models in Europe.
Feb 1, 2023
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Machine learning & AI
Emotional AI and gen Z: The attitude towards new technology and its concerns
AI has ubiquitous presence in technology. Yet, it had been lacking a crucial feature: the ability to engage human emotions.
Aug 23, 2022
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Automotive
Drivers of self-driving cars can rely too much on autopilot, and that's a recipe for disaster
We were promised a very near future where autonomous machines would be serving our needs and vehicle ownership would be rendered unnecessary: robots would quickly and efficiently deliver our orders and we could squeeze in ...
Jun 17, 2022
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Automotive
Teslas with Autopilot a step closer to recall after wrecks
Teslas with partially automated driving systems are a step closer to being recalled after the U.S. elevated its investigation into a series of collisions with parked emergency vehicles or trucks with warning signs.
Jun 9, 2022
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Business
How to avoid 'rug pulls,' the latest cryptocurrency scam
A new type of scam has emerged in the hype-filled world of cryptocurrency: the "rug pull."
May 11, 2022
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Consumer & Gadgets
Subtle signals can influence whether people trust online recommendations
Subtle labels that tip off how online recommendation systems choose their selections, such as book and movie choices, may influence whether people trust those systems, according to a team of researchers. They may also tip ...
May 3, 2022
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Consumer & Gadgets
Smart devices can now read your mood and mind: New concerns about technology and consent
While waiting to board a plane on a recent trip out of town, an airline staff member asked me to momentarily take off my face mask to allow the facial recognition technology to check me in to expedite my boarding process. ...
Jan 19, 2022
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