Flying high-speed drones into the unknown with AI
Researchers at the University of Zurich have developed a new approach to autonomously fly quadrotors through unknown, complex environments at high speeds using only on-board sensing and computation. The new approach could be useful in emergencies, on construction sites or for security applications.
MEPs back AI mass surveillance ban for the EU
MEPs from the European Parliament have adopted a resolution in favour of banning AI-powered mass surveillance and facial recognition in public spaces.
What is digital transformation? Everything you need to know about how technology is reshaping business
Digital transformation: what it is, why it matters, and what the big trends are.
Scientists are using quantum computing to help them discover signs of life on other planets
Zapata and the University of Hull have partnered to find out how quantum computers could assist with the search for life molecules on exo-planets.
Impact Africa Network launches From Here, a $25 million VC fund focused on Africa startups
From Here will focus on infrastructure startups in Africa, mission driven companies and women-led enterprises.
Physical athletes’ visual skills prove sharper than action video game players
Athletes still have the edge over action video gamers when it comes to dynamic visual skills, a new study shows.
Alphabet's Wing running pilot drone delivery service from Queensland shopping centre roof
Wing has been delivering food and beverage orders to customers from retailers in the Grand Plaza since mid-August.
LEONARDO, the bipedal robot, can ride a skateboard and walk a slackline
Researchers at Caltech have built a bipedal robot that combines walking with flying to create a new type of locomotion, making it exceptionally nimble and capable of complex movements.
The automotive industry is racing towards electric vehicles
New research from the Experience Per Mile Advisory Council, guided by Harman and SBD Automotive, looks at the future of electrical vehicles and evolving customer experiences.
Brain cell differences could be key to learning in humans and AI
Researchers have found that variability between brain cells might speed up learning and improve the performance of the brain and future AI.
Can bats help us design a better driverless car?
Fruit bats aren't the first words that comes to mind when you think of driverless cars. But in their nightly forays for fruit and nectar, they routinely solve many of the engineering challenges that have stalled efforts to develop safe, reliable and efficient autonomous vehicles.
A new model to synthesize emotional speech for companion robots
Over the past few decades, roboticists have designed a variety of robots to assist humans. These include robots that could assist the elderly and serve as companions to improve their wellbeing and quality of life.
Best security key 2021: Protect your online accounts
While robust passwords go a long way to securing your valuable online accounts, hardware-based two-factor authentication takes that security to the next level.
'Are we willing to pull the plug?' Tech projects are under scrutiny as digital ethics concerns increase
Tech analysis firm anticipates a shift towards privacy that might mean some tough decisions ahead.
World’s Smallest Brain-Inspired Computer – So Small That It Can Harvest Its Energy Itself
The energy consumption of the device will be so small that it can harvest its energy itself, directly from its surroundings. The project has received funding from the Villum Experiment program. Artificial intelligence (AI) has seen explosive growth i
Tech bosses are hiring, and these are skills they're looking for
Demand for some particular skills is increasing thanks to the recent explosion of "digital-first" ways of doing business.
As animal collisions soar thermal cams offer hope
FLIR cameras detect body heat, which could be a huge safety super power.
Laurie Anderson Has a Message for Us Humans
For half a century, she has taken the things we know best— our bodies, our rituals, our nation — and shown us how strange they really are.