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Deere Advances In-Field Autonomy
John Deere got “really serious” about autonomy in 2019, according to Joe Liefer, senior product manager of autonomy at John Deere Intelligent Solutions Group. Three years later – after forming an...
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Products of Tomorrow
This column presents technologies that have applications in commercial areas, possibly creating the products of tomorrow. To learn more about each technology, see the contact information provided for that innovation.
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Soft Sensor Boosts Fingertip Sensitivity for Robots
A haptic thumb-shaped sensor uses machine learning to accurately estimate where objects come into contact with the sensor and how large the applied forces are.
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Artificial Intelligence in Cars — Inside the Brains
Learn the internal functioning of an AI processor that pulls from a variety of sensors, including radar, lidar, sonar, and cameras.
Briefs Imaging
Artificial Intelligence Magnifies the Utility of Electron Microscopes
An AI framework enables scientists to improve an imaging technique, enhancing the performance of electron microscopes.
Facility Focus Manned Systems
Facility Focus: The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Learn about the aviation, space, cybersecurity, and engineering achievements happening at Embry-Riddle.
Briefs Imaging
New Imaging Technology Reduces Need for Skin Biopsies
A deep-learning framework transforms images of intact skin acquired by an emerging noninvasive optical technology.
Briefs Materials
Programmable Digital Fiber
The fiber contains memory, temperature sensors, and a trained neural network program for inferring physical activity.
Briefs Sensors/Data Acquisition
Smart Laser Cutter System Detects Different Materials
SensiCut, a smart material-sensing platform for laser cutters, can differentiate among 30 materials commonly found in makerspaces.
Briefs AR/AI
3D Hand-Sensing Wristband
The technology has possible uses in monitoring disorders that affect fine motor skills such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s.
Briefs RF & Microwave Electronics
Robot Locates and Retrieves Buried Items
This robotic arm fuses data from a camera and antenna to locate and retrieve items buried under piles and completely out of view.
Articles Robotics, Automation & Control
Developing Object Detection Systems for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles
Truly autonomous UAVs will require computer vision and navigation, cooperation between autonomous vehicles, and explainable and robust AI.
Briefs Manufacturing & Prototyping
3D Motion Tracking System for Autonomous Technology
The system could one day replace LiDAR and cameras in automated manufacturing, biomedical imaging, and autonomous driving.
Briefs AR/AI
Artificial Intelligence Creates Sharp Images from Blurry Photos
This AI turns even the blurriest photo into realistic computer-generated faces in HD.
Briefs Sensors/Data Acquisition
Liquid Metal Sensors and AI Help Prosthetic Hands “Feel”
The technology could improve the control of prosthetic hands and provide a sense of “touch” for amputees.
Briefs Photonics/Optics
Programmable Fiber Provides Power and Transmits Data
Designed for soldier uniforms, the fiber can sense, store, analyze, and infer activity when sewn into a piece of clothing.
Briefs Robotics, Automation & Control
Algorithm Designs Soft Robots That Sense
A deep-learning technique optimizes the arrangement of sensors on a robot’s body to ensure efficient operation.
R&D Wearables
Programmable Fibers Expand Possibilties for Fabrics
The fabric-fiber has digital capabilities to collect, store, and analyze data using a neural network.
Briefs AR/AI
Drones Use Machine Learning to Detect Landmines
Dangerous “butterfly” landmines can be detected using low-cost drones and infrared cameras.
Briefs Energy
Synapse-Like Phototransistor
The technology could help computers process visual information more like the human brain.
Briefs AR/AI
Using Neural Networks for Faster X-Ray Imaging
Artificial intelligence is used to decode X-ray images faster, which could aid innovations in medicine, materials, and energy.
Briefs Motion Control
3D Motion Tracking System for Autonomous Technology
The system could one day replace LiDAR and cameras in automated manufacturing, biomedical imaging, and autonomous driving.
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Using CT to Detect Defects in Lithium-Ion Batteries
Because of their power density, lithium-ion batteries as used by electric vehicles (EV) are subject to strict quality monitoring. Industrial computed tomography (CT) increasingly is...
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Software Transforming Vehicle Development
Software, already a major factor in vehicle operation, is driving major changes in design processes as its role continues to expand. Electronic architectures and software development strategies...
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Truck Platooning an Evolving Pathway to Full Autonomy
“We are tantalizingly close,” a recent blog post by Pittsburgh-based Locomation asserted regarding true driverless vehicles navigating public roadways. “But the challenges that...
Briefs Motion Control
Electronic Skin Sensor Decodes Human Motion
This system can track the motion of the entire body with a small sensory network.
Briefs Sensors/Data Acquisition
Earphone Tracks Facial Expressions, Even with a Facemask
The device can translate expressions into emojis or silent speech commands.
Articles Unmanned Systems
Accelerating AV Training Data and Testing
Generating reliable training data to support deep learning for autonomous vehicle (AV) artificial intelligence (AI) via real-world recorded scenarios can be expensive, time inefficient and...
Briefs Data Acquisition
Recovering Data: NIST’s Neural Network Model Finds Small Objects in Dense Images
A NIST method employs a neural network to detect patterns like geometric objects in imaging data.
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