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“If the doors of perception were cleansed everything would appear to man as it is, Infinite.” — William Blake.
Feb 8, 2016
Autonomous Cars: Here’s a Look at Some of the Top Models
Posted by Shailesh Prasad in categories: robotics/AI, transportation
Autonomous cars have finally arrived, and they’re pretty remarkable. Here’s a look at the best on the line.
Feb 8, 2016
Now, Scientists Can Suture Wounds with Lasers
Posted by Shailesh Prasad in categories: biotech/medical, futurism
A new method of closing wounds has been discovered by researchers from University of St. Andrews and Harvard Medical School.
In the future, your wounds might not be closed by stitches or staples. Instead, they will be fixed with lasers.
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Feb 8, 2016
Here’s What NASA Thinks Our Martian Homes Will Look Like
Posted by Shailesh Prasad in categories: habitats, space
The Red Planet is a hostile, barren world. So if we’re going to live there, we’re going to need to develop a new kind of home.
Feb 8, 2016
New algorithm improves speed and accuracy of pedestrian detection
Posted by Shailesh Prasad in categories: computing, information science, neuroscience, robotics/AI, transportation
What if computers could recognize objects as well as the human brain could? Electrical engineers at the University of California, San Diego have taken an important step toward that goal by developing a pedestrian detection system that performs in near real-time (2−4 frames per second) and with higher accuracy (close to half the error) compared to existing systems. The technology, which incorporates deep learning models, could be used in “smart” vehicles, robotics and image and video search systems.
Feb 8, 2016
The Road To The Singularity
Posted by Shailesh Prasad in categories: Peter Diamandis, singularity
Will we witness the era of The #Singularity? Futurist Jason Silva joins #technologists and #innovation pioneers Peter H. Diamandis, Rick Smolan, and other experts, as they discuss the radical transformation underway. http://bit.ly/1XdzFL4
Feb 8, 2016
Quantum Levitation
Posted by Shailesh Prasad in categories: materials, quantum physics, transportation
Researchers at the school of physics and astronomy at Tel Aviv University have created a track around which a superconductor (a material that is extremely efficient at transmitting electricity) can float, thanks to the phenomenon of “quantum levitation “.
This levitation effect is explained by the Meissner effect, which describes how, when a material makes the transition from its normal to its superconducting state, it actively excludes magnetic fields from its interior, leaving only a thin layer on its surface.
When a material is in its superconducting state — which involves very low temperatures — it is strongly diamagnetic. This means that when a magnetic field is externally applied, it will create an equally opposing magnetic field, locking it in place.
Feb 8, 2016
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Is Making Progress In Artificial Intelligence
Posted by Shailesh Prasad in category: robotics/AI
Microsoft’s (NASDAQ:MSFT) AI program XiaoIce, which was being tested on Chinese social media sites has shown positive results, a positive for Microsoft.
Feb 8, 2016
Tesla’s falling out of favor
Posted by Karen Hurst in categories: engineering, transportation
Not good. 2 weeks ago I mentioned concerns about the competitor enticing some of Tesla’s engineering talent.
There’s increased competition in the electric car space.
