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Tiny crop-health sensors could help cut the cost of groceries

Researchers developed a compact sensor system with infrared imaging capabilities that can be fitted to drones for remote crop monitoring. The system can rapidly switch between edge detection and detailed infrared imaging, allowing farmers to pinpoint specific crop needs and boost harvests.

SourceRMIT University·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 5, 2024
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Breakthrough method for robust and effective edge detection

Researchers have developed a noise-resistant method for detecting object edges without prior imaging. The new method, called edge-sensitive single-pixel imaging, proves highly effective in accurately detecting object edges despite the presence of noise.

SourceIntelligent Computing·JournalIntelligent Computing·DateOct 10, 2023

New method improves efficiency of ‘vision transformer’ AI systems

Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a new methodology called Patch-to-Cluster attention (PaCa) that addresses the challenges of vision transformers. PaCa improves ViT's ability to identify, classify, and segment objects in images while reducing computational demands and enhancing model interpretability.

SourceNorth Carolina State University·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 1, 2023

Resource requirements of an edge-based digital twin service: An experimental study

An edge-based digital twin service was evaluated for remote control of robotic arms, revealing that inverse kinematics computation and movement trajectory planning are critical functions. The service profile also shows potential for computational resource savings with low-abstraction level commands.

SourceBeijing Zhongke Journal Publising Co. Ltd.·JournalVirtual Reality & Intelligent Hardware·DateJan 12, 2023

Streaming from the future

A team of researchers at Osaka University has created a machine learning system that can virtually remove buildings from a live view, streaming in real-time on a mobile device. This technology can help accelerate the process of urban renewal based on community agreement, reducing conflicts and delays.

SourceOsaka University·JournalJournal of Computational Design and Engineering·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 26, 2022

Development of an artificial vision device capable of mimicking human optical illusions

The National Institute for Materials Science in Japan has developed an ionic artificial vision device capable of increasing edge contrast between dark and light areas like human vision. This device uses ionic migration and interaction within solids to mimic human optical illusions without software.

SourceNational Institute for Materials Science, Japan·JournalNano Letters·TypeImaging analysis·DateNov 29, 2021
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X-ray street vision

A team of researchers at Osaka University created a custom dataset to train an AI algorithm to digitally remove unwanted objects from building façade images. The algorithm achieved high accuracy in inpainting occluded regions with digital inpainting.

SourceOsaka University·JournalIEEE Access·TypeImaging analysis·DateSep 6, 2021

Paint the town

A team of scientists from Osaka University developed a machine learning method for classifying the type of building and its primary façade color using deep learning models applied to street-level images. This work may assist in fostering neighborhood cohesion and support urban renewal by providing tailored street-view datasets.

SourceOsaka University·JournalISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information·DateAug 31, 2021