Tag: computer science
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Neuro Informatics Software Released to Open Source
A collection of software from the Blue Brain Project for reconstructing models of mammal brain circuitry is being made freely available to the research community.
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Cell Engineering Company Launches, Raises $4.7 Million
A company designing biological circuits with techniques derived from computer-assisted design like those used in semiconductors is starting up in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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Super High-Resolution Photo Sensor Developed
Engineers at Dartmouth College developed a sensor that captures light signals at high speed and resolution down to the level of individual photons.
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Reading Vital Signs with Radio Waves Designed
Engineers at Cornell University developed techniques for reading a person’s key health indicators with plastic tags and radio waves instead of the specialized devices used today.
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Mobile Apps for Eating Disorders in Development
Two mobile device apps are being developed focusing on behavioral factors related to eating that can lead to unhealthy outcomes.
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Artificial Muscles Designed for Soft Robotics
Engineering researchers created artificial muscles for robotics using principles from origami, or Japanese paper folding, with high strength and low-cost materials.
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Infographic – Patenting Among Top Tech Companies
CB Insights compiled a recent research brief with a chart showing where the top five technology companies — Google, Amazon, Facebook, Apple, and Microsoft — are placing their bets with new patent applications.
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Autonomous, Human-Friendly Forklifts Being Developed
An academic-industry team in Europe is developing new forklift vehicles that can work safely alongside humans in warehouses.
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Brown, Toy Maker Partner on Elder Assistance Robots
A collaboration between Brown University and toy maker Hasbro is developing robotic assistants for older people that build on Hasbro’s current line of robotic pets.
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Snake-Like Intelligent Robot in Development
An engineering team is creating a self-powered robot that can travel independently like a snake through uneven and cluttered surfaces, such as disaster sites.