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Watch: Apple Fix for Locating 911 Calls, Environmentally Friendly Explosive, More Delivery Drones
The Engineering360 video news brief for the week of July 4, 2018.
Honda to Consider "Retiring" Japan's Famous ASIMO Robot?
At 18 years old, the ASIMO robot from Honda may be preparing for retirement, according to reports.
Biosensors Based on Semiconducting Plastics
Semiconducting plastics such as those used in solar cells and flexible electronics may now find biomedical applications. These materials were used by an international team of researchers to design a low-cost sensor that can track concentrations of lactate, glucose and other critical metabolites.
Facebook Working on Feature for Users to Track Time Spent on the Platform
While it might not come as much of a surprise that the majority of folks on social media are wasting a significant amount of time on social media, Facebook users in particular will have access to actual numbers thanks to a new Facebook feature.
New Stadium Lights Cut Down on Light Pollution and Complaints from Neighbors
As the number of outdoor sports arenas and stadiums increase, often in the middle of well-populated areas, so to do the complaints about their bright lights. As such, a researcher from DTU Fotonik has helped develop a solution: a new lens.
Orlando Drops Amazon's Controversial Facial Recognition Tech...For Now
After a trial of an Amazon-created facial recognition technology program — called Rekognition — the city of Orlando, Florida’s police department has announced that it will no longer employ the technology amid criticism from privacy advocates.
Most Humans Uncomfortable with Robots in the Home
As robots capable of cleaning up after, caring for and protecting humans emerge, it seems that humans aren’t entirely excited about inviting them into their homes, according to a recent survey.
New Switchgear Reduces Floor Space by 60 Percent
Schneider Electric announced CBGS-0, an industry-leading gas-insulated switchgear with solid dielectric busbar for applications up to 38 kilovolts, 2,000 A and 31.5 kA.
Bringing Multifunctionality via Sensors to the Contact Lens
Soft contact lenses that not only correct vision but that also monitor glucose and medical conditions and can be used for drug delivery.
Watch: Stretching the Limits with an Electrically Conductive Hydrogel
A metal carbide-hydrogel composite senses, stretches and heals like human skin for use in medicine and robotics.
Facebook Experimenting with 'Eye Opening' Technology
Using a machine learning system, the Facebook researchers can fix an image by replacing the closed eyes in the image with open eyes.
Researchers Develop AI Capable of Predicting Debate Winners
Looking at the data, the algorithm determined that debates where “we” and “they” were used more often were more successful than when “you” and “I” appeared in an argument.
Watch: New Device for Heart Attack Patients, Ancestry Site Hacked, Analyzing Organic Compounds
Welcome to this week's edition of the Engineering360 news brief.
Apple Vows To Solve Problems with Locating 911 Calls
Because the system that handles 911 calls was designed for landlines roughly 50 years ago, it is thought to be vulnerable to errors. Apple is hoping to help correct those errors with a new feature built into the upcoming iPhone operating system.
Watch the Making of 3D Graphene Foam
Rice University researchers created conductive 3D carbon blocks that can be shaped for applications.
Google Reveals Company AI Principles in Wake of Project Maven Exit
Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced the release of seven guiding principles for AI development at the company on June 7.
'Babysitting' Robot Makes its Debut at CES Asia
A companion robot that can help children feel less lonely made its debut this week at the Consumer Electronics Show Asia in Shanghai.
More Delivery Drones to Occupy the Skies Over City in Iceland
The number of drones capable of making food and other deliveries is expected to increase in the skies over Reykjavik, Iceland, cementing the city as one of Europe’s epicenters for drone activity.
Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Awards $2.8 Million to Four Project Teams
Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) today announced funding of $2.8 million to four project teams, representing the first round of project funding toward the goal of strengthening U.S. manufacturing.
Video: Free Web-based Design Tool from SolarEdge
The new web-based tool, with an intuitive graphical interface, helps installers lower PV design costs and increase conversion rates by creating compelling customer proposals.