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Simulating touch: how robotics is mimicking human sensory abilities
In a world where we've heard about robots mimicking animals, the question arises: What about simulating touch?
‘Hallucinate’: Cambridge Dictionary’s AI-related Word of the Year
The Cambridge Dictionary's choice of ‘hallucinate’ as its 2023 Word of the Year reflects the rapidly evolving intersection of language and artificial intelligence (AI).
Are consumers ready for robots on their doorstep?
As e-commerce giants like Amazon and Walmart accelerate their push into drone delivery, the question arises: are consumers ready for this aerial shift in delivery services?
The AI semantic decoder giving the paralysed a voice
An artificial intelligence system, developed this year, known as an AI semantic decoder, is capable of translating brain activity into a continuous text stream.
Infineon spearheads sustainable solutions in the circular economy
The concept of circular economy is changing the way industries operate, aligning sustainability with profitability – in an era where global resources are dwindling and electronic waste is soaring, Infineon Technologies is at the helm of innovation and sustainability.
China develop AI chip that’s 3,000 times faster than Nvidia’s A100
Chinese scientists have developed a chip that outperforms current high-performance AI chips in certain tasks, including image recognition and autonomous driving.
AI negotiates a contract, without human intervention
Luminance offered a preview of the future of contract negotiation with a live demonstration showcasing the first-ever AI to fully automate contract negotiation between two parties without human involvement.
Empowering girls in tech
Bolor-Erdene Battsengel is a Research Fellow at the University of Oxford, she was the youngest and first female to hold the position of chairwoman of the Government of Mongolia’s Communication and Information Technology Authority, and she is helping young girls in tech to shine.
VR application gives users ‘superhuman’ ability to open and control tools
Researchers from the University of Cambridge have introduced a novel virtual reality (VR) application that revolutionises how users interact with technology.
Amorphous silicon carbide: a breakthrough for microchips
Researchers at Delft University of Technology, led by Assistant Professor Richard Norte, have made a pertinent breakthrough in material science with the development of amorphous silicon carbide (a-SiC).
Brain implant could enable communication from thoughts alone
A team from Duke University, comprising neuroscientists, neurosurgeons, and engineers, has developed a speech prosthetic capable of translating brain signals into speech.
The benefits of semiconductor manufacturing in Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
The concept of manufacturing semiconductors in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) harnesses the unique conditions of space to enhance the production quality and efficiency of these critical components.
Hoverboard inventor designs a two-wheeled car
The automotive industry stands on the cusp of a revolutionary concept that has the potential to redefine personal transport – a two-wheeled vehicle envisaged by the inventive mind of Shane Chen.
Green Careers Week: engineers shaping our future
In the realm of engineering, innovation has always been the driving force pushing the boundaries of what is possible. As the world grapples with the escalating climate crisis, the focus has pivoted towards sustainability, giving rise to a new generation of engineers: the green innovators.
Optical-fibre room temperature single-photon light source for quantum processing
A recent study has found optical-fibre-based single-photon light sources at room temperature that could enable next-generation quantum processing.
Balancing act: tackling the 'motherhood penalty'
Research by a charity championing equality has revealed that approximately 250,000 mothers with young children have resigned from their positions due to childcare challenges.
New thermal imaging technology could help advance diabetic care
The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has developed a state-of-the-art thermal imaging technology aimed at enhancing the early detection and treatment of diabetic foot ulcers.
UK's JET Fusion Lab ends experiments after 40 years
The UK's JET Fusion Laboratory is set to end its operations and decommission after a successful 40-year stint of experimentation and research.
Saline-charged battery for smart contact lenses
Scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have created a flexible battery, as thin as the human cornea, which draws power from saline solution.
Understanding the genius behind generative AI
In recent years, the field of AI has been revolutionised by the advent of generative AI. These computational giants mimic the depth and breadth of human language capabilities, generating text, images, and code with a startling level of sophistication.