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Video: Malware can counterfeit cancer on medical images
Malware can be designed to tamper with medical scans for a variety of nefarious reasons.
Five features to look for in particulate matter sensors for air quality monitoring
Identifying elevated PM levels and taking remedial actions such as improving air filtration systems can prevent the health risks posed by PM.
Flying cars are environmentally viable only in certain circumstances
For short commutes, however, they are not suitable.
Meet Blue: The robot that may help you around the house someday
University of California, Berkeley researchers have created Blue, a human-friendly, affordable robot that may someday be able to help people with those mundane household tasks so we humans have time for more important things.
Futuristic hydraulic power unit introduced by Bosch Rexroth
The CytroBox from Bosch Rexroth is a connected medium-power hydraulic power unit that is compact, quiet and energy efficient.
RFID pressure sensors for Industry 4.0
Bestech’s RFID pressure sensors provide a wireless long-term pressure monitoring solution in a connected environment and are available in pressure ranges from 3 to 1,000 bar.
New EC-i 52XL 200 W high-torque, brushless servomotor from Maxon
The motor is designed for applications where space is limited but high torque and dynamics are required.
Cobot screwdriving system for advanced assembly
The new Visumatic Cobot fastener feed and drive package adds advanced capability to collaborative workspaces.
Video gamer, drone operator now officially recognized occupations in China
China is officially recognizing thirteen new occupations associated with emerging technologies, according to reports.
Tests aim to validate blockchain's grid security potential
Blockchain may be able to enhance grid resiliency by providing a novel security solution for managing and securing critical energy delivery systems and data.
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.
Big oil and gas data release by UK regulators
The U.K. Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) launched the U.K. Oil and Gas National Data Repository (NDR), a publicly available dataset that encompasses over 130 terabytes of well, geophysical, field and infrastructure data.
Self-driving machine suctions apples from trees
A California-based startup has developed an autonomous solution for apple picking.
US intelligence calls for footage to train its facial recognition tech
Researchers from the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA) team are requesting that companies, cities and academia help build an enormous video dataset for the purpose of training its facial recognition algorithms.
Startup employs human drivers to oversee autonomous vehicles
A Portland-based startup has developed a system that enables human drivers to monitor and, in the event of an emergency, operate driverless vehicles.
NASA looking for people to stay in bed for two months
NASA is looking for female volunteers to participate in a study that would have them confined to bed for two months, according to reports.
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.
VW will deploy a cloud-based industrial digital production platform
AWS will provide a range of services, including IoT, machine learning, analytics and compute services to increase plant efficiency and uptime, improve production flexibility and increase vehicle quality.
Pests or partners? How termite mounds may help building designers
The researchers found small holes, or pores, in the walls of termite mounds which help them stay cool, ventilated and dry.
Engineers create low-profile ankle exoskeleton for the elderly, soldiers, postal workers
Mechanical engineers at Nashville, Tennessee's Vanderbilt University have developed an ankle exoskeleton to support elderly people, people with lower leg muscle strength impairments and people whose work requires prolonged walking.