In today’s world, intelligent systems and applications have become an integral part of our daily lives. These systems require human-computer interaction technology to function efficiently. This technology enables intelligent hardware to gather physiological and behavioral information from humans and use it to accomplish specific tasks, leading to increased convenience and efficiency in society. The significance
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California has been experiencing an increase in wildfires due to climate change, with record occurrences in areas that were not historically prone to them. The fires have cost billions and taken lives. For the 46 million Americans living next to forests, known as the “wildland-urban interface” (WUI), the risks of wildfire can be especially acute.
The Graz University of Technology has led a project team to develop a flywheel storage system prototype, FlyGrid, that can store electricity and deliver it quickly using innovative charging and storage solutions. The prototype has been integrated into a fully automated fast charging station, designed to store power generation surpluses for times when renewables are
According to a report by the Reuters Institute, TikTok influencers and celebrities are increasingly becoming the primary source of news for young people, replacing journalists. The report stated that 55 percent of TikTok and Snapchat users and 52 percent of Instagram users get their news from “personalities,” while only 33-42 percent get it from mainstream
Renewable Energy Technologies (RETs) are seen as disruptive innovations as they challenge the existing market structures that prioritize state-owned, fossil fuel-based energy companies. According to Oskar Juszczyk’s doctoral dissertation from the University of Vaasa, a supportive regulatory regime and inter-sectoral collaboration are crucial for the successful diffusion of RETs. Juszczyk’s dissertation in the field of
Accenture, a technology services provider, has announced that it will be investing $3 billion over the next three years to enhance its artificial intelligence (AI) business. The company also aims to double its AI-related staff to keep up with the high demand for AI. Accenture to Hire 80,000 AI-Related Staff The Dublin-based firm is planning
Toyota, one of the leading automakers in the world, has announced its plan to make an all solid-state battery as part of its ambitious plans for battery electric vehicles. The automaker aims for a commercial solid-state battery by 2027, which will reduce charging time to 10 minutes or less. This move comes amid mounting criticism,
University of California San Diego researchers have created a new model that helps four-legged robots navigate complex terrain. The robots can now cross rocky ground, navigate gap-filled paths and climb stairs with ease. The model is set to be presented at the 2023 Conference on Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition in Canada. How the Model
Researchers at Purdue University’s College of Engineering have developed a continuously tunable thermal regulator that could improve battery safety and performance in electronic devices and systems. The patent-pending, solid-state, continuously tunable thermal devices are based on compressible graphene foam composites that can insulate against cold, dissipate heat and function across a wide range of temperatures.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown, employees across the United States have grown accustomed to telework. Many have found that working from home has improved their quality of life, and they are now hesitant to return to the office. Before the pandemic, American workers had become used to less-than-friendly job conditions, such as short