Category: Machine Learning, AI

‘Blind’ Robot Navigates Stairs Successfully

It is customary for four-legged robots with computer vision to have the ability to navigate stairs, but it is not normal for a ‘blind’ bipedal robot to do it. Researchers from Oregon State University has successfully completed this task with…

Smartphone App Predicts Vineyard Yields

Cornell engineers and plant scientists collaborated to develop a low-cost system which allows grape growers to predict their possible yields more accurately early in the season. The new method allows a grower use smartphone to video grapevines while driving a…

New Research Helps Detect Possible Signs of Autism in Toddlers

In the U.S. alone, 1 in 5 children are diagnosed in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It is a complicated developmental condition involving challenges in social interactions, nonverbal communication, repetitive behaviors and speech. Early diagnosis is vital for therapy and treatment.…