Tag: computer science
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Human-Like Soft Touch Robotic Sensors Developed
A robotic hand with built-in sensors that can sense fine differences in shape and texture is being developed in an engineering lab at Cornell University.
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IBM, Rice Univ. Partner on Elder Care Robots
IBM is developing Watson super-computer and cloud computing applications with Rice University to create robot assistants that help older individuals remain safe in their own homes.
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Crowdfunded Digital Health Investment Fund Launches
An investment fund raising its capital through crowdfunding began operations this week to back start-up enterprises developing digital health technologies.
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Synthetic Virus Created to Treat Cancer in Dogs
Two companies partnering with Auburn University developed a synthetic virus to find and destroy tumor cells in a type of bone cancer in dogs.
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Google Acquires Visual Interaction Tech Company
Google is acquiring Eyefluence Inc., developer of a technology that allows individuals to interact with computers, phones, and other devices using only their eyes.
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Commercial Genome Service Launches Based on Open Data
A start-up software company is offering genetic analysis services for research and precision medicine that comply with open standards and access Google’s genomic data sets.
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Six Top Tech Graduate Degrees to Help Boost Your Career
The truth is that it’s easy to update your skills and career possibilities if you think about going back to school for your master’s degree.
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Computational Drug Discovery Company Launches
A new enterprise, Relay Therapeutics, is being formed for computer-driven discovery of new drugs based on the movements and interactions of protein molecules.
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Brain Signals Drive Computer Cursor for Faster Typing
A system capturing motor signals in the brain is shown in tests with monkeys to direct a cursor to type text on a keyboard display at rates as high as 12 words per minute.
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Ordinary Smartphones Able to Hack 3-D Printers
A hacker with an everyday smartphone can steal design data from three-dimensional printers, according to a new paper from a university computer science group.