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Better AI Through Optics

Researchers have reported a breakthrough using an optical circuit to train an artificial neural network, which could lead to less expensive, faster and more energy-efficient ways to perform tasks like voice or image recognition.

Build an Open Source Camera Track System to Monitor Crop Health

Farmers can now build their own automated field camera track system to collect data on dynamic plant traits, such as crop lodging and movement.

IBM and Columbia Team Up to Launch Blockchain Innovation Center

IBM and Columbia University are launching a research center devoted to innovation in the areas of blockchain technology and data transparency, according to a July 17 press release.

Honeywell Sensor Kit Accelerates Testing and Evaluation of Industrial Sensors

It uses an Arduino board and a mounted or remotely connected sensor for prototyping or testing in adverse environments.

New Smart Clothing Comes Equipped with a Flexible Display and Sensors

Royole has introduced a shirt and top hat with a flexible display to show video content or stream in real-time from a mobile phone.

Pioneer Using Cypress Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Combo in Next-Gen Infotainment System

The system will allow for smartphone apps and voice recognition to work in the vehicle dashboard.

High Performance Sensorless Control

A sensorless speed and torque control solution from Maxon Motor allows FOC (field oriented control) for brushless motors from full stop to full speed under load.

Automated Screw Thread Quality Checking Using SMAC LAR55 Actuator

The automated thread checking solution from SMAC enables a 100% detailed inspection and verification of all parts.

New SoM for Health Kiosks Allows the Kiosks to Connect to One of Three Cellular Networks

Multi-Tech Systems announced its MultiTech MultiConnect Dragonfly embedded cellular SoMs designed to improve communications for web, mobile and health kiosks.

5G Expands Beyond Cellular: What You Need to Know

Every generation of cellular technology has endeavored to make the mobile communications experience better by increasing reliability, adding new features and enhancing data rates.

Watch: New Smart Key System Doesn’t Require Hardwiring

Medeco CLIQ Go is a cost-effective, intelligent key system for small to medium-sized businesses. The key system manages security on-the-go using the CLIQ Go app on a mobile device.

Watch Drones Inspect the World's Largest Wind Turbines

Using drones, the time taken to inspect the blades was reduced from around 2 hours to approximately 20 minutes.

AI System Can Monitor Wastewater Systems and Detect Cyanobacteria

Scientists from the University of Waterloo have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) monitoring technology for monitoring the health of the water at water treatment plants.

Sensors Reduce Downtime and Increase Efficiency for the Renewables Sector

The motor monitoring system is designed for the onshore and offshore wind, hydropower and industrial sectors.

Pledge Against Lethal Autonomous Weapons Signed By 160 Companies and 2,400 Individuals

The pledge was signed by Google DeepMind founders, Elon Musk and other AI leaders.

How to Efficiently Achieve ASIL-D Compliance Using NoC Technology

As more automotive safety-critical functions come under electronic control, system-on-chip (SoC) designers are increasingly being tasked with ensuring that their on-chip networks are also ISO 26262 ASIL-D Functional Safety compliant, down to the level of logic gates and interconnect wires.

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