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Programming Tool Turns Handwriting into Computer Code
A team of Cornell University researchers created the Notate interface to translate handwriting and sketches into computer code.
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Trust in Online Content Moderation Depends on Moderator
New research found an individual's trust in online content moderation systems depends on whether the moderator is human or artificial intelligence, and the type...
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AI Tool Could Help Plan NYS's Transition to Clean Electrical Power
Cornell University's Fengqi You and Ning Zhao have designed an artificial intelligence tool that could help New York state plan its switch to clean electricity ...
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Physical Systems Perform ML Computations
Cornell University researchers have trained physical systems to execute generic machine learning computations.
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Tying Quantum Computing to AI Prompts Smarter Power Grid
Combining quantum computing with artificial intelligence could lead to the rapid diagnosis and identification of remedies for electrical grid problems.
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'Dislike' Button Would Improve Spotify Recommendations
A research team at Cornell University has developed a recommendation algorithm that could improve Spotify by incorporating both likes and dislikes.
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Facial Recognition AI Helps Save Multibillion Dollar Grape Crop
Researchers at Cornell University have developed a method of protecting grape crops through the use of robotics and artificial intelligence.
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Optical Lace Gives Robots Heightened Sensory Ability
Researchers have developed a stretchable optical lace that could give soft robots a soft touch.
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Apps Make It Easy for Domestic Abusers to Spy
Cornell University researchers have found thousands of applications enabling domestic abusers to spy on their partners.
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Self-Assembling 3D Battery Would Charge in Seconds
Cornell University researchers have developed an energy storage device architecture with the potential for extremely fast charges.
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Augmented Reality Takes 3D Printing to Next Level
Researchers are using augmented reality to advance three-dimensional printing and three-dimensional modeling technologies
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Cornell to Team With IBM to Protect Global Milk Supply
Researchers will use genetic sequencing and big data analysis to help keep the global milk supply safe.
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Students' App Helps Dementia Patients Find Memories
Cornell University researchers have developed an application that offers to help Alzheimer's patients stay connected to their memories.
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Light-Up Skin Stretches Boundaries of Robotics
Cornell ChronicleCornell University researchers have developed electroluminescent "skin," which stretches to more than six times its original size while still emitting...
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Plant Scientists Tackle Big Data Problems at Workshop
The first Genomic and Open source Breeding Informatics Initiative workshop focused on developing a solution to handling big data in plant research programs.
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Car Safety System Could Anticipate Driver's Mistakes
Cornell University researchers have developed an algorithm-based automotive system to predict if the driver will turn, change lanes, or continue going straight. ...
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'robobarista' Can Figure Out Your New Coffee Machine
A Cornell University research team has developed a deep-learning algorithm that enables a robot to operate a machine it has never seen before.
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A 'flickr-Ing' View of the World, in 4-D
The Scene Chronology system enables an observer to navigate a virtual 3D space while using a slider control to move forward and backward in time.
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Cornell Research Steers Nyc Bikes to Needy Stations
Cornell University researchers have developed algorithms and data analysis tools to help rebalance the New York City Citi Bike system as efficiently as possible...
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Facebook Tells the Computer Who You Love
New algorithms can correctly identify a person's spouse, fiance, or other romantic partner, based on a map of Facebook friends, with about 70-percent accuracy.12