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Technology Creates Smart Homes by Reading the Vibrations of a Person's Gait
Case Western Reserve University researchers are working on the next generation of smart home technology. Included in that next-generation technology is the Internet of Ears (IoE), which would allow smart homes to adapt to the people in those homes by recognizing an individual’s gait.
Red Lion Adds DA10D and DA30D Protocol Conversion and Data Acquisition Devices
Red Lion Controls has announced the release of new protocol conversion and data acquisition devices.
Surveillance Robots Will Monitor Denmark's Sewer Systems
Sewer maintenance in Denmark will one day be conducted exclusively by surveillance robots, saving the country hundreds of millions in maintenance costs, according to a research project on the topic.
Introducing Robot De Niro, a Robotic Caregiving Assistant
Researchers at Imperial College London introduced their take on the future of healthcare robots with Robot De Niro, a robotics research platform that supports caregivers and interacts with patients.
Study: Researchers Find the Perfect Power Setting for Transtibial Prosthetics
A team of engineers has found that most transtibial amputees don’t have their prosthetic on the right power setting, resulting in wasted energy.
Flexible Sensor Monitors Blood-Oxygen Levels via LED
Engineers from the University of California, Berkley, have created a flexible sensor that maps blood-oxygen levels over large areas of skin, tissue and organs.
Watch: Nanobots Designed to Propel Through the Eye
Nanobots have been designed to penetrate dense tissue — specifically the vitreous body of the eye.
Facebook Messenger Gives Users a 10-Minute Window to Delete Sent Messages
Users of Facebook Messenger will be given a 10-minute window to reconsider messages they’ve sent on the social media platform.
Study: Oil and Gas Rigs Protect Corals
Although generally thought to negatively impact marine ecosystems by encouraging ocean sprawl, man-made structures, such as those for oil and gas extraction and offshore wind, wave and tidal energy, might instead play a critical role in keeping coral populations intact, ensuring their resilience.
AI Gets a Face with New Social Robot
The next generation of social robots is on its way from Sweden-based startup Furhat Robotics, and they are among the most realistic and relatable social robots yet.
New Underwater Drone Prowling Coastal Waters
The Bluefin-9 Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) from Bluefin Robotics (part of General Dynamics Mission Systems) is equipped with a variety of sensors to carry out survey, mapping and detection missions autonomously.
Listen to Orcas to Benefit Marine Conservation
Researchers developed a web app to make it easier for citizen scientists to listen for southern resident killer whale signals from hydrophones.
Harvard Creates Free Database for Developers of Legal AI Software
To help an artificial intelligence algorithm develop legal skills, Harvard Law School announced that it has made over six million court cases available to the general public.
China Unveils Gait Recognition Software
Authorities in China will debut another surveillance tool that determines personal identification based on how a person walks.
'Robotic Cowboy' Herds Cattle
A robot capable of herding cattle from the pen to the processing plant has been created by beef producer Cargill Inc.
Study: The Molecular Makeup of Organic Aerosols
A clearer picture of the chemical composition of organic aerosols was obtained using a combination of liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry.
Watch: Ford Reveals Secrets That Make All-New Focus Safest Yet
The fully automated process modernizes ancient blacksmith techniques, using furnaces, robots and lasers to craft car parts that help keep drivers and passengers safe.
The First Mars Helicopter Will Fly with Swiss DC Motors
The Mars helicopter technology will pave the way for many future scientific and exploratory missions to Mars. Similar robots could serve as flying eyes for future rovers, exploring the surroundings and finding the best route for the rover.
Study: Fuel Use and Traffic Flow Impacts of CAVs
The impact of partial market penetration of connected and automated vehicles (CAVs) on fuel consumption, travel time and traffic flow was examined with a simulation framework.
Study: Coconut Oil Compounds Ward Off Insects Better Than DEET
Recently anointed, in certain circles, a universal cure-all, coconut oil (or more specifically, compounds derived from coconut oil) has proven itself again — this time as an insect repellent more powerful than DEET.