Automation and Robotics

Tesla Supercharger Network Reaches 25K-Milestone

ELE Times News - May 10, 2021

Elon Musk-owned Tesla's Supercharger network has now reached a total of 25,000 chargers a big milestone for the fast-charging network. At the end of 2020,...

Artificial Intelligence

Can an AI Algorithm Mitigate Racial Economic Inequality?

ELE Times Research Desk - May 6, 2021

Machine learning algorithm can leverage vast amounts of consumer data, allowing automation of business decisions such as pricing, product offerings, and promotions. Airbnb, an...

Automation and Robotics

First Autonomous Ship Prepares for Maiden Voyage

ELE Times Research Desk - May 3, 2021

The "Mayflower 400"—the world's first intelligent ship—bobs gently in a light swell as it stops its engines in Plymouth Sound, off England's southwest coast,...

The Impact of Auto Electronics on Semiconductor Memory Development

ELE Times News - May 2, 2021

The evolution of electronics over the past two decades has been nothing short of remarkable. Since the 1940s, the steady rise of electronic equipment...

Artificial Intelligence

AI is Improving Google Assistant Conversations

ELE Times Research Desk - April 30, 2021

In order for Google Assistant to really help users with daily tasks, the tool should be able to understand the human user. This means...

Automation and Robotics

A Tactile Sensing Foot to Increase The Stability of Legged Robots

ELE Times Research Desk - April 30, 2021

In order to effectively navigate real-world environments, legged robots should be able to move swiftly and freely while maintaining their balance. This is particularly...

Artificial Intelligence

Researchers Develop New Protocols to Validate Integrity of Machine Learning Models

ELE Times Research Desk - April 29, 2021

Machine learning is widely used in various applications such as image recognition, autonomous vehicles, and email filtering. Despite its success, concerns about the integrity...

How to Keep Automated Electric Vehicles Safe

ELE Times Research Desk - April 29, 2021

As they move toward automated electric cars accelerates, protecting the cybersecurity of these vehicles has become urgent. That's why University of Georgia researchers are...

Automation and Robotics

Scientists Develop New Type of Artificial Muscle Inspired by DNA Supercoiling

ELE Times Research Desk - April 29, 2021

University of Wollongong (UOW) researchers have mimicked the supercoiling properties of DNA to develop a new type of artificial muscle for use in miniature...

Automation and Robotics

Vision Test for Autonomous Cars

ELE Times Research Desk - April 28, 2021

The five-meter-long Lexus RX-450h leads a rather contemplative life at Empa. It never takes long trips. Instead, the SUV dutifully makes its rounds on...

Automation and Robotics

Researchers Develop a Robotic Guide Dog to Assist Blind Individuals

ELE Times Research Desk - April 28, 2021

Guide dogs, dogs that are trained to help humans move through their environments, have played a critical role in society for many decades. These...

Technology

3D Holographic HUD could Improve Road Safety

ELE Times Research Desk - April 27, 2021

Researchers have developed the first LiDAR-based augmented reality head-up display for use in vehicles. Tests on a prototype version of the technology suggest that...

Automation and Robotics

Simple Robots, Smart Algorithms

ELE Times Research Desk - April 26, 2021

Anyone with children knows that while controlling one child can be hard, controlling many at once can be nearly impossible. Getting swarms of robots...

Automation and Robotics