The engineers of the ICAI Group of the School of Computer Science at the University of Malaga have made a significant leap in the realm of computer vision technology. Their groundbreaking creation is a computer vision system that can accurately estimate the speed of vehicles in real-time. This innovative algorithm is integrated into a single
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Working in a greenhouse can be grueling and time-consuming, requiring individuals to endure physically demanding tasks. However, thanks to the ingenuity of the picking robot developed by ETH spin-off Floating Robotics, the burdensome nature of greenhouse work is being alleviated. With ongoing testing at Beerstecher AG in Hinwil, this innovative technology promises to revolutionize the
Utilities in the United States have made a pledge to transition to 100% renewable electricity by 2060. While state mandates have played a role in this transition, it is the utilities themselves that are leading the way. According to Matthew Burgess, a CIRES fellow and assistant professor at CU Boulder, the private sector is moving
The advancements in robotics have paved the way for the introduction of robotics systems in various real-world settings, including industrial and manufacturing facilities. In these settings, robots have the potential to assist human workers by assembling certain parts of products with high precision, thereby improving efficiency. However, the interactions between robots and humans in such
Small robots have always played a crucial role in exploring and inspecting confined spaces that larger robots cannot access. Their ability to navigate around obstacles and carefully maneuver in tight spaces makes them invaluable in scenarios such as inspecting machinery or navigating through disaster-stricken areas. However, the challenge lies in building small robots that are
As the world strives to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and embrace low-carbon energy alternatives, scientists have developed a cutting-edge deep learning model to scan the Earth’s surface for signs of subsurface reservoirs of naturally occurring free hydrogen. This groundbreaking algorithm focuses on identifying ovoids or semicircular depressions (SCDs) that often form near areas associated
In a groundbreaking achievement, a research team led by Professor Chan Chi-hou from the City University of Hong Kong (CityU) has made a significant leap forward in antenna technology. By developing a universal metasurface antenna, the team has successfully enabled the manipulation of all five fundamental properties of electromagnetic waves through software control. This extraordinary
Chatbot users often recommend treating a series of prompts like a conversation, but have you ever wondered how the chatbot knows what you are referring back to? Well, a recent study has shed light on the mechanism used by transformer models, such as those driving modern chatbots, to decide what to pay attention to. This
In a groundbreaking analysis released by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) on November 28, a significant discovery was made regarding the domestic lithium resources in southern California’s Salton Sea region. The study, conducted by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab), revealed the vast potential of lithium reserves in the area. With the advancement of
After a long wait, it seems that internet users in the European Union (EU) will soon be able to sign up for Threads, the popular Instagram app. Owned by Meta, Instagram initially launched Threads in the United States and other countries back in July. However, EU users have been unable to access the platform due