Robot That Jumps Like A Grasshopper And Rolls Like A Ball Created For Space Exploration
The first robot that can
jump like a grasshopper and
roll like a ball could play
a key role in future space
exploration. The 'Jollbot'
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Hands Free Mobile Phone Conversations Add Five Meters To Drivers' Braking Distances
Psychology researchers
reveals that mobile
telephone conversations
impair drivers' visual
attention to such a degree
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Rescue Robot Exercise Brings Together Robots, Developers, First Responders
NIST held a rescue robot
exercise recently in Texas
in which about three dozen
robots were tested by
developers and first
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Saying 'Cheese' For More Effective Border Security
Researchers have found that
several simple steps can
significantly improve the
quality of facial images
that are acquired at border
entry points such as
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New Image Processing System Detects Moods
December 4, 2008 Researchers are developing a computer image processing system that detects and classifies human facial expressions. The aim of this system is to take and analyze photos of individuals, potentially in ... > full story -
Safer, Better, Faster: Addressing Cryptography’s Big Challenges
December 4, 2008 Every time you use a credit card, access your bank account online or send secure email cryptography comes into play. But as computers become more powerful, network speeds increase and data storage ... > full story -
Learning By Blogging
December 4, 2008 Many students learn best working together on structured, self-directed projects. European researchers have created software that links student blogs and other social software tools into a virtual ... > full story -
New Cognitive Telerehabilitation Program Uses Virtual Reality
December 2, 2008 Researchers are working on a telerehabilitation program for treating people with cognitive deficits caused by acquired brain damage. A three-dimensional space has been designed to help these people ... > full story -
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An Ace For Visually-impaired Students In Computer Science
December 2, 2008 Many computing luminaries, such as Steve Jobs or Bill Gates, have an early experience in common -- an engaging experience in middle school or high school that sparked an excitement for learning ... > full story -
Government 'Web-tapping': Rules For Government Surveillance Need To Be Changed, Expert Urges
December 2, 2008 The technology of government surveillance has changed dramatically and the rules governing surveillance should be changed accordingly, according to ... > full story -
Subtitles Do Not Guarantee Hearing-impaired Viewers A Total Comprehension Of Television Messages
December 2, 2008 Researchers have studied the level of comprehension of subtitled television programs by groups of students who have a severe or profound hearing impairment. The results demonstrate that deaf children ... > full story -
Human Approach To Computer Processing
December 2, 2008 A more human approach to processing raw data could change the way that computers deal with information, according to ... > full story -
New Approach Eliminates Software Deadlocks Using Discrete Control Theory
December 2, 2008 Software deadlocks are the catch-22s of the computer world. These common bugs can freeze the machine when different parts of a program end up in an endless cycle of waiting for one another as they ... > full story -
Up Close And Personal Networks
December 2, 2008 The MAGNET Beyond project developed a breakthrough platform to cope with a world where every individual owns up to a thousand personal devices. But what will such a world look ... > full story
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