When you press your fingertip against a hard surface and it turns white, that effect can now be used by scientists to create augmented reality (AR) touch panels on real-world surfaces like walls and desks. To begin with, there are already ways to project touch panels and keyboards so they appear to float in front […]
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The boundary between digital intelligence and physical work has become increasingly blurred as Humanoid (HMND) and SAP successfully conducted a live test integrating agentic AI into industrial robots. By connecting HMND’s KinetIQ AI platform with the SAP Joule agent, the companies showcased embodied AI in action. A cloud AI agent autonomously directed the HMND 01
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A new study has found that an at-home AI “foot-recognition” scanner may help prevent hospital admissions caused by heart failure. According to the National Institute for Health and Care Research, with contributions from researchers in Torbay, the device can identify oedema, a build-up of fluid in the feet and ankles. This swelling signals that heart
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An optical principle identified over a century ago could soon be applied to areas like monitoring atmospheric turbulence, tracking objects in the air, and environmental mapping, according to researchers at the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI). Using the Scheimpflug technique, the researchers are creating low-cost rangefinding cameras, advanced sensors, and computational methods to complement—and in
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Have you ever imagined what gyms might look like in the future? If you think AI won’t transform fitness spaces, think again. The Abu Dhabi Department of Health has launched the “Gym of the Future,” redefining personalized fitness. Organizers unveiled this digital wellness concept on the opening day of Abu Dhabi Global Health Week on
The iPhone has long excelled at photography, but selfies still rely on the phone’s less powerful front camera. This newly spotted case fixes that by adding a second, mirror-like screen. The Selfix case for the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max may look like a standard TPU cover, but its back actually features a
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About 60% of workers in Canada are likely to see their jobs reshaped by artificial intelligence (AI). In many cases, AI will support and enhance their work rather than replace it. For some employees, it may even help prevent illness, injury, or death. This could take the form of a nurse wearing a sensor-embedded T-shirt
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China is bringing science fiction to everyday life. In subway stations and busy public spaces, AI-powered medical booths now handle basic consultations within minutes. There are already 2,200 booths nationwide, with around 250 in the Shanghai metro alone, seamlessly serving millions of commuters. Automated Triage Booths for Quick Symptom Assessment These booths act as automated
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In recent years, scientists worldwide have been competing to design the tiniest QR codes that can still be scanned reliably. Now, researchers in Austria have raised the stakes, producing a QR code so minuscule that it requires an electron microscope just to view it. TU Wien Breaks QR Code Size Record Researchers at the TU
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One challenge of working on the go is maintaining privacy—whether it’s teachers grading in a café, designers trying to avoid industrial espionage on a late-night flight, or anyone trying to watch non-PG content on public transport without drawing attention. Anyone who’s ever felt uneasy about someone peeking at their screen will be intrigued by a
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