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New traffic system recognizes when a pedestrian wants to cross the street
Researchers at Austria’s Graz University of Technology have created a new pedestrian traffic light system to rival traditional push-button pedestrian systems.
Report: University students unwittingly participated in facial recognition tech trial
Students at the University of Colorado’s Colorado Springs’ campus were unwittingly photographed while walking through sections of the school’s campus as part of research designed to build a facial recognition technology database, according to reports.
Survey: Highest-paying entry-level jobs in the US are predominantly STEM-related
A new survey ranking top salaries for entry-level jobs is loaded with STEM professions.
Automated controls could have prevented this fatal Amtrak accident
An NTSB accident report said that three fatal train wrecks since 2013 could have been prevented by positive train control.
Robot shopping assistant makes product recommendations based on age and gender
The Spod robot from India startup Invento Robotics greets shoppers, introduces itself, scans shopper faces to determine if the shopper has been there before and makes product recommendations.
Video: Listening for ear infections with a smartphone app
Clinicians may soon be able to detect ear infections in pediatric patients with a diagnostic system so simple that even parents can use it.
CEA-Leti develops CMOS process for high-performance micro LEDs
Leti, a research institute of CEA Tech, today announced a new technology for fabricating GaN micro LED displays for applications ranging from smart watches to TVs with no size limit.
New standard addresses restaurant acoustics
The standard includes the required use of binaural sound recording for room evaluation.
Device nudges users to change passwords, lock computer screens to prevent cyber attack
A simple device plugs into a PC and notifies users via sound, light or vibration to update passwords, lock computer screens or update privacy settings.
Digital license plates now legal in three states
Digital license plates are now legal in three states, according to reports.
NTSB: Tesla Autopilot was on at the time of two fatal crashes
In two separate Florida accidents, neither the driver nor the Autopilot system stopped for truck trailers, and the roofs of both cars were sheared off.
Poll: Majority of Americans uncomfortable with AI playing a role in hiring tasks
A new survey, conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of international talent and outsourcing company Yoh, reveals that the majority of Americans are uncomfortable with artificial intelligence (AI) playing a role in certain hiring tasks.
Punchable, stabbable robots help humans release anger
Called cathartic objects, the series of robots includes four different kinds that users can unload on.
Photo storage company trains its facial recognition tool on the images of unwitting customers
A free photo storage app has trained a facial recognition tool, which it intends to eventually sell to private companies and the U.S. government, using the billions of photos and videos uploaded by mostly unaware users.
New plastic improves its potential for reuse
The monomers of PDK plastic can be recovered and freed from any compounded additives by dunking the material in a highly acidic solution.
NVIDIA opening lab to teach robots to work safely alongside humans
Tech company NVIDIA is preparing to open a robotics research lab in Seattle to teach robots how to work safely alongside humans.
3D-printed clothing featured on the Met Gala runway
By combining conceptual thinking, tried and tested techniques from fashion design, computer-aided design and 3D printing, the collaboration with GE Additive and Protolabs has resulted in a range of garments that are unprecedented.
Phone use while shopping contributes to overspending and missed items
A study conducted by researchers from Fairfield University found that shoppers who use their phone constantly while shopping are more likely to forget an item on their list or buy items they weren’t planning to buy.
Smart pill bottle may help fight prescription drug abuse
Scientists from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Saudi Arabia have developed sensors for a “smart pill bottle” that send wireless notifications when tampering, unsafe storage conditions or possible overdose are detected.
Startup using AI, data, facial recognition tech to help find missing children in India
An India-based startup is helping law enforcement locate missing children using artificial intelligence (AI), data and facial recognition technology.