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An open source library for 3D deep learning research
Kaolin is a 3D deep learning library for PyTorch designed to allow researchers to load, preprocess and manipulate 3D data before it is used to train deep learning algorithms.
5 weird and wacky ways facial recognition tech is being used
Less routine applications for the technology are now beginning to emerge.
Researchers create eye-tracking software for pilots
A research team led by ETH Zurich has created software that tracks the eyes of a student pilot as a component of pilot training.
Floating robots could inspect pipes today and monitor human health tomorrow
A team of researchers at Eindhoven University in the Netherlands has developed a swarm of small floating robots capable of traveling through a network of water distribution pipes and amassing data about their condition.
Researchers discover that old newspaper can be used to grow carbon nanotubes
Researchers from Swansea University and Rice University have devised a method for growing single-walled carbon nanotubes using old newspaper as a surface.
This prototype robot from Alphabet sorts trash for recycling
The robots learned through a combination of simulation, reinforcement learning and collaborative learning.
These tiny antennas could lead to smaller electronics and wearables
Researchers have created what they are calling the thinnest radio frequency antennas in the world.
Researchers develop smartphone system for locating active shooters
The system is capable of locating an active shooter based on information gleaned from nearby smartphones that are used to record the event.
Fatal Uber ATG accident due to inadequate safety culture
An Uber ATG operator was in the driver’s seat, but the automated system was controlling the vehicle when it struck the pedestrian at 39 mph.
Study: Signals from connected devices can be used to track individuals at work or home
Researchers from the University of Chicago and the University of California, Santa Barbara are suggesting that hackers can use easy-to-access technology to monitor movements within a home or a building by “listening” to Wi-Fi signals.
NIST offers new testing standards for metal detectors
In addition to increasing confidence, NIST expects the acceptance and implementation of these standards to shorten the time needed for testing new products, resulting in lower costs for users.
Researchers develop magnetized artificial skin
Researchers have developed artificial magnetized skin with the potential for use as wearables and as a human computer interface.
MIT lab develops cheetah-like robots that can flip, play and hide
Researchers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s (MIT’s) Biomimetic Robotics Laboratory have developed a series of mini robot cheetahs that are capable of flipping, playing and hiding.
Sounding the alarm on kids and pets left in vehicles
Researchers have developed a sensor that triggers an alarm in the event a child or a pet is left unattended in a vehicle.
China taps 5G and AI to build a grid-wide electric IoT
Planned projects would apply information technology and advanced communication technologies to connect all things and all human-computer interaction across China's power grid.
This flying robot could help maintain skyscrapers
Researchers developed a flying robot that may one day help maintain and repair high-rise buildings.
Robot uses trial and error to pick up an object in a messy environment
Computer scientists from the University of Leeds have used AI techniques to train robots to quickly plan their movements in a messy environment.
Q&A with 'Nerd Girl Nation' creators on National STEM/STEAM Day
Web series Nerd Girl Nation features young women pursuing their passion and making their mark in a wide variety of STEAM fields.
Watch: Your Siri or Alexa assistant may be vulnerable to hackers with lasers
Researchers from the U.S. and Japan have discovered that voice assistants like Alexa and Siri can be manipulated by hackers using lasers.
Sensata introduces new solid state relays for large industrial equipment
The new SSRs are UL, VDE and CE certified for worldwide use in pump controls, HVAC&R, industrial ovens, plastic injection molding, food processing equipment and packaging equipment.