The development of robotic crossing guards, such as the CrossBot prototype created by Hovannes Kulhandjian, has sparked both intrigue and skepticism. While the robot aims to enhance safety for children in crosswalks and addresses the shortage of crossing guards in the Bay Area, concerns about reliability and the human touch persist among parents and community
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In a groundbreaking development, Dr. Jin Gu Kang and his team at the Nanophotonics Research Center at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) have introduced a revolutionary colorful radiation-cooling liquid crystal material. This material is capable of cooling without any external power source while emitting vibrant colors at the same time. This innovative
Recent research conducted by Jackson Laboratory (JAX) Associate Professor Vivek Kumar, Ph.D., has introduced an innovative approach to measuring mouse body mass using computer vision technology. This non-intrusive method aims to reduce the stress associated with traditional weighing techniques while improving the accuracy and reproducibility of biomedical research involving mice. Traditionally, researchers have had to
In a recent cross-disciplinary study conducted by researchers at Washington University in St. Louis, an intriguing psychological phenomenon was revealed at the convergence of human behavior and artificial intelligence. The study, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, focused on how participants adjusted their behavior when told they were training AI to play
In the fast-paced world of transportation and mobility, accurately estimating energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions is essential. The U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory has introduced a groundbreaking tool called Autonomie Express that aims to revolutionize the way transport companies, researchers, and city planners understand their vehicles’ energy usage on a large scale.
The world of flying animals has long served as inspiration for researchers in the field of robotics. Birds and bats, with their powerful pectoral and wing muscles, have been well studied in terms of how they flap their wings. However, the mechanics behind the wing movements of insects, such as rhinoceros beetles, have remained a
The rapid growth of e-commerce has led to a significant increase in parcel deliveries worldwide, with a staggering 161 billion parcels shipped in 2022. With the rise in online shopping, more households are opting for digital purchases, resulting in a surge in the number of monthly deliveries. However, the environmental impact of these deliveries, particularly
As France moves towards phasing out combustion engine cars by 2035, the future for workers in the auto industry seems uncertain. While there is some optimism in certain regions, such as the emergence of a “Battery Valley” in the north of the country, workers at parts suppliers elsewhere are facing pessimism. With the sale of
The recent setback in the delivery of hydrogen-powered trucks to New Zealand, coupled with the removal of the NZ$100 million government rebate scheme for green hydrogen users, has cast a shadow of uncertainty over the transition to this promising energy technology. With the abrupt withdrawal of the US company Hyzon from the deal to provide
In the realm of artificial intelligence (AI), there is a growing divide between companies that opt for closed-source AI models and those that champion open-source AI. Closed-source AI involves keeping datasets, algorithms, and models confidential, whereas open-source AI promotes transparency and accessibility. Meta, the parent company of Facebook, recently made a bold move by releasing