Tag: cornell university
Researchers built an AI that plays chess like a person, not a super computer
We mere mortals haven't truly been competitive against artificial intelligence in chess in a long time. It's been 15 years since a human has conquered a computer in a chess tournament. However, a team of researchers have developed an AI chess engine… Source
Read MoreStretchable skin sensor could help you touch things in VR
Virtual reality doesn’t quite match up to the “reality” label without tactile sensations, but that might not be an issue for too much longer. Cornell scientists have developed a new form of stretchable skin sensor that uses fiber optics to provide a… Source
Read MoreCornell’s VibroSense makes appliances ‘smart’ by tracking their vibrations
We've all been there at some point: you forget to go to the dryer when it completes a cycle, letting your clothes sit and collect wrinkles. That's just one example of inefficient home appliance use, and it's probably one that most people would like t… Source
Read MoreWrist-mounted wearable tracks your hand in 3D using thermal sensors
Modern wearables like the Apple Watch use sensors like gyros and accelerometers to detect hand movements. Those components allow them to turn on their displays when you lift your wrist, as well as to ensure you’ve properly washed your hand. But thank… Source
Read MoreThe ‘PuffPacket’ could help researchers learn when, how, and why people vape
Vaping is a controversial habit: it certainly has its downsides, but anecdotally it’s a fantastic smoking cessation aid. The thing is, until behavioral scientists know a bit more about who does it, when, how much, and other details, its use will continue to be something of a mystery. That’s where…
Read MoreRecent Posts
- Tesla is putting Elon Musk’s pay package up for another vote after a judge voided the first one
- Feel like Prime Video is missing episodes or language options? You’re not alone – and Amazon is planning to fix it
- The best SSDs for PS5 in 2024
- AMD’s latest Ryzen Pro chips are bringing AI to your next business laptop
- Will the Olympics Save Nike From Its Midlife Crisis?
Archives
- April 2024
- March 2024
- February 2024
- January 2024
- December 2023
- November 2023
- October 2023
- September 2023
- August 2023
- July 2023
- June 2023
- May 2023
- April 2023
- March 2023
- February 2023
- January 2023
- December 2022
- November 2022
- October 2022
- September 2022
- August 2022
- July 2022
- June 2022
- May 2022
- April 2022
- March 2022
- February 2022
- January 2022
- December 2021
- November 2021
- October 2021
- September 2021
- August 2021
- July 2021
- June 2021
- May 2021
- April 2021
- March 2021
- February 2021
- January 2021
- December 2020
- November 2020
- October 2020
- September 2020
- August 2020
- July 2020
- June 2020
- May 2020
- April 2020
- March 2020
- February 2020
- January 2020
- December 2019
- November 2019
- December 2011