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Scary Stories Using Artificial Intelligence
The stories that result from this back and forth between participants and the AI system are often weird and unpredictable, according to researchers.
Watch: Materials and Systems We're Only Beginning to Understand
Our Oct. 30 weekly newscast delves into the inner workings of materials and systems that are only beginning to be fully understood. Topics: getting clear on glass; portrait of a nanoparticle; our self-driving brains.
Watch: Taking Soft Sensors to the Next Level
Researchers have taken soft sensor technology to the next level by creating a new type of flexible sensor that does not require wiring or electronics to be encased within the material.
Collaborative Robotics Driving Manufacturing Productivity Gains
Automation can help improve process quality, consistency and throughput by allowing robots to perform repetitive, boring or unsafe tasks while humans engage in operations that require their superior cognitive abilities, skill and judgment.
Darley Added as Aquabotix’s Latest Distributor
Aquabotix today announced the addition of W.S. Darley & Co. as a distributor for Aquabotix in the U.S.
Enel Enters U.S. Mobility Market with Acquisition
Enel plans to use JuiceNet platform's functions in all of its EV charging stations globally.
Jumping Nanoparticles Improve the Understanding of Friction and Thermal Motion
By monitoring the motion of the nanoparticle over time, the scientists determined the rate at which the nanoparticle hops between the wells for a wide range of friction that can be accurately tuned by adjusting the pressure of the gas around the nanoparticle.
Economical Board-mount DC-DC Converters
XP Power's 15-watt and 20-watt DC-DC modules target cost-sensitive applications. The compact modules are available in an industry-standard format with an ultra-wide 4:1 input voltage range, an extended operating temperature range of -40 to 100° C, and boast up to 90 percent efficiency.
Venture to Develop Smart Medical Patch
The patch offers a simple way for patients to administer and monitor medicine intake.
Smart Power Electronic Converters May Help Stabilize the Grid
IEEE Fellow Qing-Chang Zhong credits his Chinese heritage and its 5,000 years of cultural history for shaping his view of grid stability.
Online Ads to Track Your Location, App Use
Researchers from the University of Washington believe that smartphone ads purchased for the purpose of tracking a consumer's movements and app habits can be acquired for as little as $1,000.
Audio Indicators With Internal Drive Circuits for Use in Medical, Security and Safety Applications
Transducers USA has expanded its TRIP series.
Testing Methods to Reduce Cargo Ship and Blue Whale Collisions
With enormous cargo ships responsible for killing nearly 80 endangered blue whales a year off of the United States Pacific coastline, a group of marine scientists have been tasked with a year-long mission to explore possible solutions to prevent the often fatal collisions.
Wastewater Testing Could Give Early Warning System for Preventing Epidemics
Experts from the University of Bath and Stellenbosch University, South Africa, are jointly developing a notification system to alert communities to concerns with sewage systems.
Ingestible Sensor Gauges GI Tract Motility
The flexible sensor adheres to the stomach wall and tracks rhythmic contractions of the digestive tract.
Airplane and Drone Collide in Canada
Last Thursday, a Canadian passenger plane was struck by a drone mid-flight, becoming the first drone-plane collision reported in that country to date.
Swiss Team Wins Solar Decathlon
The team also took first place in the engineering competition with a perfect score of 100 points.
Some U.S. Police Departments Considering Gun Cameras
A handful of police departments in the United States are testing out gun-mounted cameras to give a close-up account of officer–involved shootings.
The Cable Management Mistakes You Don’t Know You’re Making
Modern cable carriers can withstand longer travels, faster speeds, and higher loads than ever before. Such advances in automation technology mean that certain rules of thumb have become outdated.
Guidelines for Cable Installation
The proper installation of a cable is key to maximizing service life and performance, and simple, easy-to-follow guidelines can make the difference between thousands and millions of cycles of service life.