Organic electrochemical transistors (OECTs) are gaining popularity in the field of electronics due to their ability to modulate electrical current in response to minimal changes in voltage. These transistors, which are based on organic superconducting materials, offer promising advantages for the development of brain-inspired and wearable technologies. However, conventional OECTs have been plagued by stability
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The development of 6G vision services has opened up a world of possibilities in innovative technologies such as augmented reality (AR) and autonomous driving. These services rely heavily on deep learning-based models and high-performance processors (GPUs) to quickly capture and analyze videos and images. However, the traditional approach of treating learning models and computing/networking resources
Self-driving vehicles have long been an ambition of both robotics research and the automotive industry. While progress has been made in developing autonomous driving capabilities, particularly in controlled settings, the challenge of implementing automated valet parking (AVP) has been a persistent hurdle. Recently, researchers at Mach Drive in Shanghai have introduced a groundbreaking solution called
In a recent announcement, OpenAI disclosed its development of a voice-cloning tool known as “Voice Engine” but stated that they will exercise strict control over its dissemination until proper safeguards are in place to prevent the spread of audio fakes intended to deceive unsuspecting listeners. The model can replicate an individual’s speech with remarkable accuracy
Huawei, the Chinese tech giant, has seen its profits more than double in 2023 despite facing intense pressure from US sanctions. The company has been embroiled in a bitter standoff between China and the United States, with Washington alleging that Huawei’s equipment could be used for espionage by the Chinese government. Despite these challenges, Huawei
In the current scenario, lower-income communities in the United States are facing challenges in adopting solar power compared to their wealthier counterparts. Despite the availability of tax breaks and financial incentives from local and federal agencies, residential solar adoption remains limited in disadvantaged neighborhoods. However, a recent study published in Nature Energy by researchers at
The development of an organic photovoltaic film that is waterproof and flexible has opened up a world of possibilities for wearable electronics. Researchers from the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science and collaborators have made significant breakthroughs in creating a solar cell that can be integrated into clothing without sacrificing functionality. This advancement brings us
Traditional Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS) have long been relied upon for monitoring energy usage within buildings. However, these systems have significant limitations when it comes to managing the increasingly diverse distributed resources within buildings and various types of power consumption. The experience of building managers alone is not sufficient to efficiently optimize energy consumption
Legged robots have made significant advancements in recent years, transitioning from simple, stiff robots to more complex soft, humanoid, and animal-inspired designs. Among these advancements, quadruped robots have shown great promise in carrying out tasks at ground level, such as exploring environments and moving objects. However, most legged robots still face limitations when it comes
Indoor positioning has been undergoing a transformation, with applications now demanding more precise location tracking than ever before. Traditional methods such as fingerprinting and sensor-based techniques have been widely used but are facing significant drawbacks in terms of scalability, training data requirements, and reliance on additional sensor information. A recent study published in Satellite Navigation
In a recent perspective paper published in Nature Machine Intelligence, researchers from the Oxford Martin Programme on Ethical Web and Data Architectures (EWADA) at the University of Oxford highlighted the importance of embedding ethical principles in the development and governance of AI for children. While there is a general consensus on what high-level AI ethical
The ability to express emotions through words is crucial, but what about the emotions that are left unspoken? Research conducted in Germany has delved into the realm of non-verbal cues in voice recordings to determine if technical tools can accurately predict emotional undertones. This study compared the accuracy of three different machine learning models in
The Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI) has made significant progress in the development of all-solid-state batteries. Dr. Park Jun-woo and Sung Junghwan have successfully engineered a revolutionary technology focused on the “size-controlled wet-chemical synthesis of solid-state electrolytes.” This breakthrough technology not only reduces processing time and costs but also enhances the quality of solid-state electrolytes
Memory is a vital component for both computers and human brains. While computers have a separation between memory and processing units, human brains can perform computations directly on stored data. This difference leads to inefficiencies in computers, known as the von Neumann bottleneck. This bottleneck has contributed to the increasing energy costs associated with computing.
The advancement of audio deepfake technology has led to a myriad of ethical considerations that need to be addressed. Speech not only reveals information about the content being spoken but also sensitive details such as age, gender, accent, and even hints at future health conditions. Researchers emphasize the importance of safeguarding against inadvertent disclosure of