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Classic math problem solved: Computer scientists have developed a superb algorithm for finding the shortest route
One of the most classic algorithmic problems deals with calculating the shortest path between two points. A more complicated variant of the problem is when the route traverses a changing network—whether this be a road network ...
Mar 11, 2021
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Automotive
New perception metric balances reaction time, accuracy
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have developed a new metric for evaluating how well self-driving cars respond to changing road conditions and traffic, making it possible for the first time to compare perception ...
Sep 9, 2020
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Consumer & Gadgets
AI-based 'no-touch touchscreen' could reduce risk of pathogen spread from surfaces
A "no-touch touchscreen" developed for use in cars could also have widespread applications in a post-COVID-19 world, by reducing the risk of transmission of pathogens on surfaces.
Jul 23, 2020
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Energy & Green Tech
Stiffer roadways could improve truck fuel efficiency
Every time you hear a deep rumble and feel your house shake when a big truck roars by, that's partly because the weight of heavy vehicles causes a slight deflection in the road surface under them. It's enough of a dip to ...
Jun 12, 2020
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Hi Tech & Innovation
Tesla says cars can automatically stop for traffic lights
After testing on public roads, Tesla is rolling out a new feature of its partially automated driving system designed to spot stop signs and traffic signals.
Apr 27, 2020
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With lidar and artificial intelligence, road status clears up after a disaster
Consider the days after a hurricane strikes. Trees and debris are blocking roads, bridges are destroyed, and sections of roadway are washed out. Emergency managers soon face a bevy of questions: How can supplies get delivered ...
Apr 22, 2020
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Security
The curious case of OpenBazaar
A year after the infamous Silk Road darknet marketplace was shut down by the FBI in 2013 for facilitating the sales of all things from guns to cocaine, a group of programmers developed a new darknet market, aptly naming it ...
Feb 11, 2020
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Machine learning & AI
Using artificial intelligence to enrich digital maps
A model invented by researchers at MIT and Qatar Computing Research Institute (QCRI) that uses satellite imagery to tag road features in digital maps could help improve GPS navigation.
Jan 23, 2020
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Automotive
Lofty promises for autonomous cars unfulfilled
The first driverless cars were supposed to be deployed on the roads of American cities in 2019, but just a few days before the end of the year, the lofty promises of car manufacturers and Silicon Valley remain far from becoming ...
Dec 15, 2019
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