Plate-checking tech ensures care home residents don’t get malnourished

Malnutrition is a common problem at long-term care homes, as many residents simply don’t eat all the food which is served to them. An experimental new AI-based system is designed to help, by analyzing images of their plates.Continue ReadingCategory: He… Continue reading Plate-checking tech ensures care home residents don’t get malnourished

Typealike tech uses computers’ existing webcams for gesture control

While it is already possible to control computers via hand gestures, doing so typically involves using peripheral electronic devices or special embedded hardware. The Typealike system, however, brings such functionality to existing computers, no added … Continue reading Typealike tech uses computers’ existing webcams for gesture control

Typealike tech uses computers’ existing webcams for gesture control

While it is already possible to control computers via hand gestures, doing so typically involves using peripheral electronic devices or special embedded hardware. The Typealike system, however, brings such functionality to existing computers, no added … Continue reading Typealike tech uses computers’ existing webcams for gesture control

Cobi robot autonomously performs needle-less vaccinations

It goes without saying that a lot of people are receiving the COVID-19 vaccine these days, and will continue to do so for some time. A new robot is designed to help streamline the process, by autonomously – and needle-lessly – vaccinating human patient… Continue reading Cobi robot autonomously performs needle-less vaccinations

PocketView tech shines LED messages through clothing

Although we have heard about “smart” fabrics which could be used in clothing that displays data, it’s unlikely that most garments will ever be made of such high-tech materials. The PocketView system, however, shines its display through existing “dumb” … Continue reading PocketView tech shines LED messages through clothing

DNA provides first-ever confirmed ID of Franklin expedition sailor

Over the years, archeologists have unearthed the remains of members of the infamous Franklin expedition, although it hasn’t been possible to confirm the individuals’ identities. Thanks to DNA analysis, however, scientists have now done so for the first… Continue reading DNA provides first-ever confirmed ID of Franklin expedition sailor

Integrated cameras and AI could make for easier-to-use exoskeletons

Robotic exoskeletons are already making a huge difference to people who are otherwise unable to walk, but the things do still have some limitations. Researchers are now seeking to address those problems, using onboard cameras and AI.Continue ReadingCat… Continue reading Integrated cameras and AI could make for easier-to-use exoskeletons

New method quickly detects bee-killing pesticides in honey

Although the causes of colony collapse disorder still aren’t entirely understood, pesticides known as pyrethroids appear to be one of the main culprits. Thanks to a new technique, it should now be easier than ever to detect these chemicals in the honey… Continue reading New method quickly detects bee-killing pesticides in honey

New method quickly detects bee-killing pesticides in honey

Although the causes of colony collapse disorder still aren’t entirely understood, pesticides known as pyrethroids appear to be one of the main culprits. Thanks to a new technique, it should now be easier than ever to detect these chemicals in the honey… Continue reading New method quickly detects bee-killing pesticides in honey