Concrete proof that security robots reduce crime is lacking, despite wider deployment by U.S. government agencies and the private sector.
NBC News From ACM TechNews | June 28, 2021
A new tactile sensing carpet assembled from pressure-sensitive film and conductive thread is able to calculate human poses without cameras.
MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory From ACM TechNews | June 28, 2021
Claims about the Internet's energy consumption typically are exaggerated by well-intentioned scientists, a new study finds.
The New York Times From ACM TechNews | June 25, 2021
Artificial intelligence systems could be strengthened by a new magnetic memory device.
Northwestern University McCormick School of Engineering From ACM TechNews | June 24, 2021
Brazilian oil giant Petrobras has unveiled the largest supercomputer in Latin America, with 200 terabytes of RAM and a 100Gbps network.
ZDNet From ACM TechNews | June 24, 2021
The study concludes about a third of social media use are linked to self-control problems and habit formation engendered by our digital technology.
From ACM News | June 24, 2021
An artificial nose can distinguish between different types of bacteria, viruses, and poisonous gases .
The Jerusalem Post From ACM TechNews | June 23, 2021
A walking construction vehicle can operate autonomously on rough terrain, thanks to a team of Swiss-German engineers.
New Scientist From ACM TechNews | June 21, 2021
Scientists used the underwater robot Mesobot to capture high-resolution images of slow-moving organisms in the mid-ocean "twilight zone" region.
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution From ACM TechNews | June 21, 2021
Tire manufacturers Goodyear Tire & Rubber and Bridgestone are launching new smart tire features for last-mile delivery vehicles.
The Wall Street Journal From ACM TechNews | June 21, 2021
A technique developed by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology removes common errors in the operation of a two-quantum bit (qubit).
MIT News From ACM TechNews | June 21, 2021
U.S. Army Research Laboratory scientists have determined that current legged robots could be far more efficient.
New Scientist From ACM TechNews | June 17, 2021
Waymo and trucking company JB Hunt have partnered to haul cargo loads autonomously between Houston and Fort Worth, TX.
Ars Technica From ACM TechNews | June 17, 2021
Researchers have developed a technique to identify potentially harmful bacteria on skin and in the mouth, using images taken by smartphone cameras.
University of Washington News From ACM TechNews | June 17, 2021
Purdue University engineers have developed a technique to turn apparel into washable smart clothes that operate without batteries.
Purdue University Research Foundation News From ACM TechNews | June 15, 2021
U.S. Navy officials said an aerial drone successfully refueled a fighter jet in midair for the first time during a June 4 test flight.
CBS News From ACM TechNews | June 15, 2021