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Jail in China to thwart escape attempts with AI, facial recognition
A prison in northern China is preparing to link each of its jail cells to an artificial intelligence (AI) network to monitor prisoners and thwart escape attempts and other illegal behaviors.
Netflix algorithm used for faster biological imaging
An algorithm created to improve Netflix's ability to predict movie preferences is being applied to Raman spectroscopy.
Watch how smart pajamas can benefit sleep patterns
Sleepwear inconspicuously integrates sensing elements and portable power sources to track heartbeat, breathing and other parameters as the user slumbers.
Kickstarter launches for robot therapy dog
To improve the quality of life for seniors and people living with dementia, a robotics company has launched a Kickstarter campaign for the development of a robot therapy dog.
Finland jails employ inmates to train AI
Inmates in two Finnish prisons are training artificial intelligence (AI) for an information research startup.
Cruise liner trains staff using virtual reality
To demonstrate that virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) will have a place in the future workspace, VR startup Pixvana has teamed with cruise line operator Seabourn to develop VR training for the cruise line’s wait staff.
Schools in Japanese city to use AI to prevent bullying
Teachers and administrators in the Japanese city of Otsu will soon be getting a new weapon in their fight against school bullying: artificial intelligence (AI).
Video: Simulation system designed to teach spinal manipulation skills
The tool supports learning mobilization techniques through real-time visual feedback and deformation-based passive haptic feedback.
Rapid detector for dopamine could speed diagnosis of Parkinson's, other diseases
This is the first rapid dopamine detector, and because it can be administered at the patient's side, it is cost-effective as well as fast.
Rapid disease diagnosis possible with portable dopamine detector
The tool could enable clinicians to dispense with the time-consuming plasma separation and analysis processes dependent on access to complex laboratory equipment.
Survey reveals half of US workers would hand over certain job-related tasks to robots
According to a new survey, nearly half of American office workers would happily delegate work tasks that they dislike to robots and artificial intelligence (AI).
Machine learning engineer tops Indeed's list of 25 best jobs
According to a new survey, machine learning engineer tops the 2019 list of best jobs in the U.S.
Rib-attached bioreactor grows bone for jaw repair
A bioreactor technique grows custom-fit bone implants from a patient’s rib to repair jawbone injuries.
Video: Microfluidic device measures platelet health in minutes
The rapid return of results can help clinicians quickly determine the need for platelet transfusions.
Study: Centrifugal-flow heart pump improves patient outcomes
A two-year trial documented a reduced incidence of pump thrombosis associated with a new centrifugal-flow left-ventricular assist device.
New ISO standard calculates product lifecycle environmental costs
The researchers say that many different aspects are taken into consideration and can include energy consumption, climate impact, material use and emissions into water, air and soil.
Video: Smartwatch or pacemaker users could see their bodies hacked
Researchers develop a method to prevent criminals from hacking the “internet of body.”
Wearable diagnostic fashioned to improve breast cancer detection
A wearable form of MRI device with flexible imaging coils is under development to improve precision and patient comfort during examinations.
Researchers reveal how electraceutical bandages work
Electrical bandages can accelerate wound healing when antibiotics can't. Here's why.
More robots being shipped to non-automotive companies
The automotive industry, long a leader in robotics implementation, has seen shipments slowing down; non-automotive companies, by contrast, have seen a 41% increase since 2017.