Category: Technical Articles

Technical papers written in the field of wireless sensor networks

Smart T-shirt Detects Breathing Problems

A group of researchers in Canada have created a smart T-shirt capable of monitoring the breathing of the wearer, which could be useful for medical and athletic applications. An advantage of the smart T-shirt is its ability to conform to…

New Wearable Sensors can Track Hand Use in Amputees

Researchers at the University of Missouri, Columbia recently developed a system to track hand use in people who use a hand prosthesis or have undergone a hand transplant. The technology tracks hands’ movement, and monitors how people make use of…

Workers Prefer Flexibility to Higher Pay

With unemployment at an all-time low as a result of the Great Resignation, many workers now feel empowered to go out and get what they want, including the salaries they think they deserve. According to a recent study by Bankrate,…

Lack of diversity: A cause of the Great Resignation

According to Labor Department data, there were over 10 million jobs available in the U.S. at the end of June— a record. To explain this, experts have referred to what they call the ‘Great Resignation’, where large amounts of people…

New Research Sheds Light on Kids’ Password Behavior

Passwords are necessary for security and managing our online accounts ranging from emails to our social media profiles. To reduce the risk of cyberattacks, it is important that there be training and education for strengthening passwords and protecting our accounts.…

Simulator Helps Robot Enhance their Cutting Skills

Researchers from the USC’s Department of Computer Science and NVDIA have released a new simulator for robotic cutting which can accurately reproduce the forces acting on a knife while it slices through common food. The system can also simulate cutting…