Scientists conferred a sense of touch to a robotic arm that provides tactile feedback directly to a paralyzed man's brain.
NPR From ACM TechNews | May 21, 2021
A "blind" bipedal robot trained in a simulator by Oregon State University (OSU) researchers can negotiate varying terrain, including the climbing of stairs.
Engadget From ACM TechNews | May 21, 2021
Researchers at the University of Chicago (UChicago) have developed a wireless, nose-worn device that can enable directional smell using tiny electrical impulses...IEEE Spectrum From ACM TechNews | May 21, 2021
A secure new computer processor thwarts hackers by randomly changing its underlying structure, making it virtually impossible to hack.
The Conversation From ACM News | May 20, 2021
New financial trading algorithms promise quantum- computer performance improvements over classical computers within 5-10 years, rather than 10-20.
NetworkWorld From ACM News | May 19, 2021
Intel's researchers have proven that Horse Ridge could be used to control qubits directly next to the quantum processor.
ZDNet From ACM News | May 17, 2021
People find boxy talking robots humorous and engaging, which may make robotic technology more acceptable in everyday life.
Norwegian SciTech News From ACM TechNews | May 17, 2021
A new artificial intelligence technique more precisely estimates where a finger touches a mobile phone screen, to reduce typing errors.
ETH Zurich (Switzerland) From ACM TechNews | May 17, 2021
Researchers at Sweden's KTH Royal Institute of Technology have developed integrated chips that can produce light particles on demand at room temperature.
KTH Royal Institute of Technology (Sweden) From ACM TechNews | May 13, 2021
German security researcher stacksmashing was able to break into, dump, and reflash the microcontroller of Apple's AirTag object-location product.
Ars Technica From ACM TechNews | May 13, 2021
Toshiba's quasi-quantum optimization algorithm on Microsoft's Azure cloud outperforms today's fledgling quantum computer speeds.
R. Colin Johnson Commissioned by CACM Staff From ACM News | May 13, 2021
Researchers in the Netherlands have demonstrated that a group of autonomous self-learning robots can change what they are doing in response to changing conditions...AMOLF (Netherlands) From ACM TechNews | May 12, 2021
Intel and QuTech say they've demonstrated the first instance of high-fidelity two-qubit control using Intel's Horse Ridge cryogenic control chip.
From ACM News | May 12, 2021
The Biden administration will prioritize cybersecurity in the distribution of $1 billion in technology modernization funds signed into law by Congress in March....The Washington Post From ACM TechNews | May 11, 2021
A unique scaffolding material for engineered tissues can be altered to grow natural tissue.
Washington State University From ACM TechNews | May 11, 2021
While a variety of industries struggle with supplies, semiconductor experts say there are plenty of new ideas and, most surprising, start-ups.
The New York Times From ACM News | May 10, 2021
Computer scientists have designed a shoe with ultrasonic sensors that can detect obstacles and emit vibrations to warn blind and visually impaired wearers.
The Daily Mail (U.K.) From ACM TechNews | May 10, 2021