July 17, 2019
Solar power remains difficult to deploy and maintain. Until those challenges are solved, solar power will struggle to compete against traditional energy sources. Fortunately, there’s a […]
July 17, 2019
Training new pilots with all the skills needed to manage aircraft is a massive undertaking. Excellent eyesight, calmness under pressure, and thousands of hours of training […]
July 11, 2019
In “The Jetsons,” a cleaning robot takes care of the Jetsons’ home. Reducing the burden of cleaning work is appealing since it’s a routine and unappealing […]
July 11, 2019
In 2017, University of Houston researchers announced a breakthrough in robot prosthetics. A new robot hand can detect temperature differences. Further, the hand can translate computer […]
July 10, 2019
Does measurement make life better? That’s the fundamental premise behind the rise of smart meters. If consumers know how much energy they’re using and paying for, […]
July 10, 2019
You’ve probably heard about Elon Musk’s concerns about AI and robotics. If artificial intelligence continues to evolve, it might become a threat to humanity. That’s one […]
June 7, 2019
Keyboards and mice are on the way out. What’s going to replace them? Gesture interfaces where your hand movements guide computers, watches, and other devices are […]
June 5, 2019
Delivering healthcare services is expensive, and it’s only going to get more expensive. In 2018, 27% of Japan’s population was over the age of 65. By […]
June 4, 2019
RoboCop may be closer to arriving than you think, but it’ll take a different shape and form. Instead of a cyborg, classic police robots are coming. […]
June 4, 2019
Is the Age of Privacy Over in the Digital Era? That’s the doom and gloom message being spread by some observers. Certainly, the news headlines have […]
May 22, 2019
There’s a lot of hype and excitement around AI. We see companies hiring AI researchers with six-figure salaries. Self-driving cars are becoming prominent. You might think […]
March 28, 2019
“Be aware of your surroundings” is the constant refrain we hear during driver training. For a human driver, building that awareness requires continually checking mirrors and […]