Articles tagged with Software
The new motor uses a precisely machined hollow iron ball to move in any direction using electronic controls, reducing mechanical failures and maintenance. SIMbot can maintain its balance while moving at speeds of up to 1.9 meters per second, making it capable of navigating through doorways and furniture.
The conference will showcase the latest developments and studies on augmented and virtual reality, enabling trainees to learn on-the-job skills and enhancing the workplace of the future. Researchers will present prototypes, including a product from Virtalis that allows interactive discussion and modification of 3D constructions.
Researchers at Brigham Young University found that software developers often interrupt users with security messages at inconvenient times, leading to a significant decrease in user engagement. The study suggests that displaying security warnings when users are not multitasking can substantially increase their security behavior.
A powerful materials discovery platform developed at Harvard University has been licensed to Kyulux, a developer of OLED display technologies. The platform enables the rapid identification of promising molecules for use in next-generation electronic displays.
Bernd Bickel's algorithm improves technical modelling of planar-rod structures for optimal stability and efficiency in manufacturing. The software has applications in art, wire sculptures, and rapid prototyping.
A team of researchers from Google and NYU Tandon School of Engineering analyzed commercial pay-per-install practices and their distribution of unwanted software. They found that PPI affiliates are directly catering to the unwanted software market, avoiding user protections while delivering unwanted software under a thin veil of consent.
The National Science Foundation is establishing two Scientific Software Innovation Institutes (S2I2) with $35 million in funding over five years. The institutes will focus on developing and maintaining scientific software, improving the nation's cyberinfrastructure, and expanding access to computational resources for researchers. The i...
A new study by Binghamton University researchers suggests that organizations should consider the human side of IT errors, including mood and personality traits. The study found that developers are less likely to report self-committed errors when in a positive mood, highlighting the importance of fostering an environment where employees...
A new web-based software program helps reduce ADHD behavioral symptoms in children by coordinating care and ensuring patients get effective ADHD medications. This improvement leads to better treatment outcomes, with children treated by pediatricians using the technology experiencing significantly less ADHD symptoms than those without it.
Researchers aim to improve energy efficiency in software applications by increasing understanding of their impact on power usage. The three-year project will develop novel automatic analyses and tools to support decision-making, with the goal of enabling software engineers to create more energy-efficient code.
The new compiler system allows users to program industrial knitting machines with simple shapes and translate them into needle-level instructions. This enables the creation of a variety of 3D knitted shapes, previously difficult to produce due to complex machine control.
Researchers are developing a crowdsourced system that allows users to contribute in helping detect and locate unauthorized radio frequency use. The system uses software-defined radio technology and smartphone apps to monitor for suspicious activity, potentially aiding authorities in combating wireless theft.
A study by Brain State Technologies found that young athletes with long-term concussion symptoms showed significant improvements after using HIRREM neurotechnology. The athletes experienced durable changes in heart rate variability, suggesting enhanced capacity for rapid adaptive adjustments in their pumping function.
Computer scientists at Duke University have developed software that allows users to specify what others can see on camera, preventing inadvertent disclosure of sensitive information. The researchers presented a system that enables users to select the part of a scene they want to share, either by hand or with a few clicks.
A computer program can now accurately retrieve product images based on hand-drawn sketches, revolutionizing online shopping. This technology enables users to sketch their desired products and instantly find them online.
Researchers from Disney Research and Fudan University developed a new approach that enables computers to recognize events in videos, including categories of events they've never seen before. The software associates visual elements with each type of event and can learn from new examples to improve its accuracy.
The researchers designed arrays of hair-like structures with resolutions as low as 50 microns, printing coarse bristles to fine fur onto flat and curved surfaces. They demonstrated the technology's capabilities by creating Velcro-like bristle pads, sensing systems, and actuation devices.
The FBI must develop 21st-century investigative skills to access encrypted data without compromising security. The organization should invest in a technical investigation center with agents familiar with modern telecommunications and computer science.
A Johns Hopkins team discovered three ways to send rogue commands to interfere with an airborne hobby drone's operation, causing it to land or crash. The finding highlights the vulnerability of drones to hackers, which is crucial for tasks like aerial deliveries and photography.
A new software, WebGazer.js, uses integrated webcams to infer where users look on a webpage. This allows for more accurate web analytics than traditional methods, which often require expensive eye-tracking devices. The software can be added to any website with a few lines of code and provides insights into user behavior.
Researchers have developed a software called ForcePhone that allows smartphones to detect force or pressure on their screens or bodies, enabling users to command devices with gestures. The technology uses the phone's microphone and speaker to translate vibrations into commands, offering a natural interface beyond basic touch interfaces.
The Software Assurance Marketplace (SWAMP) partnership between Morgridge Institute for Research and Bowie State University integrates cybersecurity into undergraduate coding courses. This integration helps students develop prolific programming skills, including reading and interpreting code for errors. The program aims to address the h...
Concordia University researchers found that common security programs lower browser security and introduce vulnerabilities, posing a risk to online computing. They advise users to keep their browser and operating system up-to-date and consider alternative parental control apps.
A €2.4 million project aims to make embedded software safe, customizable, and open source by developing new tools and making existing ones transparent. The project, led by Holger Hermanns at Saarland University, focuses on power management software for mobile devices like smartphones and e-bikes.
Researchers from over 30 universities compared quantum simulation codes, achieving more precise results than previous calculations. The study defines a quality criterion to verify future software developments and contributes to higher standards for materials property simulations.
A new development tool is being proposed based on the concept of 'software quality information needs'. The tool aims to provide developers with the right kind of information about the current state of and the effect of changes on software quality. Three case studies will be conducted to develop metrics and measurement techniques to det...
Researchers at Bielefeld University have developed an open source software solution to process raw data from ultra-high resolution fluorescence microscopy. This technology allows for the attainment of higher resolutions than physical limits, enabling the study of dynamic processes in living cells.
The MEGA7 edition features significant upgrades to speed up data-crunching time and handle larger DNA datasets. This allows researchers to analyze more complex genetic information, driving global evolutionary discoveries.
The proposed platform, amanuens.is, integrates ContentMine and Hypothes.is prototypes to mine critical facts from scientific documents and make them publicly available. By combining machines and humans, it aims to reduce costs, increase transparency, and facilitate collaboration in biomedical research.
The NREC has been selected for four major federal research projects totaling over $11 million, focusing on topics such as automated stress testing and transformative wheel technology. The center anticipates hiring additional staff to augment its existing team of around 100 researchers.
The UT Health Science Center at San Antonio's UltraScan software helped confirm the structure of a protein complex that enables viral infection, as reported in a recent Nature publication. The technology utilizes advanced coding and analytical ultracentrifugation to deliver sophisticated biological metrics.
PNNL's CHAMPION software helps prevent hacks and streamlines cyber threat analysis, saving analysts time. The Micro Aerosol Disinfecting System uses activated salt spray to kill pathogens with high efficiency, making it suitable for hospitals, schools, and other enclosed spaces.
University at Buffalo engineers are developing hardware and software tools to improve underwater telecommunication, increasing data transmission rates by up to 10 times. The technology has potential applications in monitoring pollution, military and law enforcement work, scuba industry, and energy industry.
ETH Zurich scientists develop software that uses optical means to create 3D models of entire buildings in just 10 minutes, outperforming infrared technology in sunlight. The method allows for detailed architectural features and potential applications include augmented reality, city tours, and self-parking cars.
The NSF is investing $30 million in three Expeditions in Computing projects that aim to explore the frontiers of theoretical computer science, synthetic biology and computational sustainability. The grants will support large-scale research teams working on formal methods for software development, a novel toolkit for computational bio-d...
Researchers found that stories dealing with core values activate the default mode network in the brain, which was previously thought to be an autopilot system. The level of activation varied across cultures, with Iranians showing the greatest response.
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University will create software to perform virtual energy audits, helping building owners identify efficiency problems and cost-effective solutions. The project aims to enhance the nation's economic and energy security by improving building energy efficiency.
A new antivirus add-on can scan across computer networks and trap malicious activity missed by system firewalls, offering improved protection against malware. The system adds little computing overhead and can block malware before it causes harm or spreads to other machines.
University of Texas at Arlington engineer Jeff Lei has received a $375,000 grant to develop combinatorial testing techniques for big data software. This will enable developers to efficiently test large datasets, reducing the likelihood of bugs and improving software reliability.
Researchers have developed software for the Microsoft Kinect gaming console that measures body part thickness and checks for motion, positioning, and beam adjustment immediately before X-ray imaging. This technology aims to reduce radiation exposure and improve image quality for diagnostic accuracy.
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine have developed a new approach to imaging patients using Xbox gaming technology, which measures body-part thickness and checks for motion before taking X-rays. The technology aims to produce high-quality X-ray images at low radiation doses without repeating images.
Researchers at the University of Texas at Arlington are using formal, methods-based testing to automatically discover bugs in development environments for cyber-physical systems. The technique, known as randomized differential testing, generates random programs and models, then translates and compiles them to identify defects.
Cyber-physical systems, such as automobiles and medical devices, can fail due to unforeseen requirements made between software and physical components. Dr. Taylor T. Johnson's research aims to automate the identification of these mismatches using formal methods, enabling safe upgrades with limited financial or safety concerns.
Researchers developed software to detect cyber threats in near-real-time, increasing security capabilities. A new mass spectrometry technology collected more ions, enhancing accuracy in chemical analysis.
JURECA's massive computing power of 2.2 quadrillion operations per second enables researchers in life sciences, earth system sciences, and other fields to tackle complex issues. The system's flexibility allows for various applications, including brain research, medicine, and materials research.
Disney Research develops tactile animation, an animation software-like tool to create rich haptic sensations. The new process allows designers to focus on unfolding haptic effects over space and time, reducing the need for individually controlling actuators.
Researchers at the University of Utah have developed software to create detailed 3-D models of animal brains, allowing for a more complete understanding of brain connectivity. This new tool can aid in studying mental and neurological conditions such as schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, and autism.
A NYU researcher has received an NSF grant to develop 'privacy ideation cards' that explain US data-protection laws and regulations to software professionals. The project aims to integrate privacy into software design, promoting the "Privacy by Design" approach.
A new study by the University of New South Wales found that passport officers using face recognition software are 20% more accurate when paired with staff naturally skilled at face recognition. The researchers tested untrained students, non-expert passport officers, and specialist facial examiners, finding that those with natural talen...
A recent study reveals that Android root exploits are easily abused and can be repackaged in malware. The researchers found that few exploits can be detected by mobile antivirus software, making them vulnerable to attacks.
A new research method has been developed by Virginia Tech computer scientists to identify and prevent stealthy attacks on complex computer systems. The approach uses matrix-based pattern recognition to analyze execution paths and detect anomalies with low false positive rates.
Researchers developed an algorithm to automatically tune powered prosthetic legs, tracking joint angles while walking. The system allows patients to walk comfortably with reduced prosthesis-related costs and easier adjustments.
Scientists used UAF's Parallel Ice Sheet Model to estimate the impact of fossil fuels on Antarctica's ice sheet. The study found that releasing 10,000 gigatons of carbon could raise global temps by 20 degrees Fahrenheit, melting the Antarctic ice sheet and causing sea levels to rise by over 160 feet.
A UT Arlington computer scientist is developing novel software engineering methods to detect and mitigate unsafe cyber-physical upgrades in the energy domain. The research aims to create more reliable and safer systems, easing the verification and validation process for software and systems engineers.
A study in JAMA found that many EHR products fail to meet usability standards, leading to user frustration and safety risks. Only 22% of certified vendors used at least 15 participants with clinical backgrounds in their usability tests.
NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center collaborates with YYESIT LLC to develop a product offering innovative monitoring, interpreting, and reporting capabilities for healthcare safety and quality protocols. The partnership aims to advance NASA's work in image processing, computer vision, intelligent decision-making, and optimization.
A new research from North Carolina State University explores how security tools are used by software developers, finding that peer influence and corporate culture are key factors in adoption. The study also highlights limitations of current tools, including inaccurate notifications and lack of user-friendly interfaces.
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is set to commercialize its intelligent tutor, MathSpring, a software designed to provide personalized math lessons for K-12 students. The technology has shown promise in improving student performance by up to 10% on standardized test scores.
Researchers developed an algorithm to analyze and critique digital photographs' composition, providing feedback on perceived aesthetics. The system relies on psychological theories of human vision and opinions of people, helping photographers improve their work.
Researchers at MIT and QCRI demonstrate a vulnerability in Tor's design, allowing an adversary to infer a hidden server's location or the source of information reaching a user. However, they also propose defenses, which are being evaluated for inclusion in future versions of the Tor software, to prevent such attacks.