Researchers developed a photospike-based TRNG that harnesses unpredictable light-induced electrical charges to generate true random numbers. The device passed all 15 randomness tests and remained stable over millions of cycles, making it suitable for image authentication and deepfake detection.
SourceHanyang University Research Strategy Planning Team·JournalAdvanced Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 13, 2026
Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter
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A new model called DAC enables medical image segmentation with limited labelled data, achieving consistent generalization across unseen domains. The approach uses feature-level supervision and asymmetric co-training to reduce errors, especially in low-contrast structures.
SourceSingapore University of Technology and Design·JournalIEEE Transactions on Multimedia·DateNov 18, 2025
Researchers developed DeMemSeg, an AI-driven pipeline that accurately segments overlapping membrane structures with accuracy comparable to expert manual analysis. The approach enables large-scale, objective, and quantitative analysis of morphological data, providing a foundational technology for advancing disease mechanisms.
SourceUniversity of Tsukuba·JournalCell Structure and Function·DateOct 9, 2025
A new AI tool can learn to read medical images with far less data, cutting down the amount of required data by up to 20 times. The tool improves upon medical image segmentation, a labor-intensive task often performed by experts, and boosts model performance in settings with limited annotated data.
SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·JournalNature Communications·DateAug 1, 2025
An international research team developed a user-friendly software method called Segment Anything for Microscopy, which can precisely segment images of tissues, cells, and similar structures. The new model improved performance for cell segmentation, enabling researchers to automate tasks that previously took weeks of manual effort.
SourceUniversity of Göttingen·JournalNature Methods·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 25, 2025
GoPro HERO13 Black
GoPro HERO13 Black records stabilized 5.3K video for instrument deployments, field notes, and outreach, even in harsh weather and underwater conditions.
Researchers developed a robust AI model that automates segmenting of MRI images, reducing radiologist workload and improving consistency. The TotalSegmentator MRI model achieved high performance on various anatomical structures, with a Dice score of 0.839.
SourceRadiological Society of North America·JournalRadiology·DateFeb 18, 2025
The new Cellpose3 tool enables easy recognition of cell boundaries in distorted images, restoring crisp images for accurate segmentation. This improvement allows users to segment individual cells with ease, even in conditions with noise, blurring, or undersampling.
SourceHoward Hughes Medical Institute·JournalNature Methods·DateFeb 13, 2025
A new method called Clio allows robots to make task-relevant decisions by identifying the parts of a scene that matter. In real experiments, Clio successfully mapped scenes at different levels of granularity based on natural-language prompts and enabled robots to grasp objects of interest.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalIEEE Robotics and Automation Letters·DateSep 30, 2024
Researchers explore the feasibility of deep learning models in segmenting lesions on PET/CT images to improve salvage radiation therapy planning for prostate cancer. The study demonstrates promising potential to reduce inter- and intra-observer variations, leading to more accurate treatment outcomes.
SourceImpact Journals LLC·JournalOncoscience·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateJun 28, 2024
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Apple iPhone 17 Pro delivers top performance and advanced cameras for field documentation, data collection, and secure research communications.
A new machine learning approach combines computer vision with deep-learning algorithms to pinpoint problem areas in concrete structures. The system enables efficient identification and inspection of cracks using autonomous robots, reducing the overall inspection workload.
SourceDrexel University·JournalAutomation in Construction·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 30, 2024
CDMENet outperforms fully and semi-supervised counterparts in grape yield prediction using Mean Absolute Error (MAE) and Root Mean Square Error (RMSE). The algorithm's robustness is demonstrated with limited labeled data, highlighting its potential as a cost-effective tool in agricultural yield estimation.
SourcePlant Phenomics·JournalPlant Phenomics·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 17, 2024
Novel Dice loss functions, t-vMF Dice loss and Adaptive t-vMF Dice loss, have been developed to improve image segmentation accuracy in medical images. These new functions outperform conventional formulations and show great potential for critical fields like medical imaging and diagnosis.
SourceMeijo University·JournalComputers in Biology and Medicine·TypeImaging analysis·DateDec 6, 2023
Researchers at Osaka University develop a method to train AI models using simulated city images, reducing the need for real data and saving human effort. The approach generates realistic images with accurate ground truth labels, addressing instance segmentation challenges.
SourceOsaka University·JournalAdvanced Engineering Informatics·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 14, 2023
SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB
SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB transfers large imagery and model outputs quickly between field laptops, lab workstations, and secure archives.
DragGAN enables non-professionals to perform complex image edits with AI support, adjusting pose, gaze direction, and viewing angle. The method uses Generative Adversarial Networks to generate new images, promising simplified post-processing for AI-generated content.
SourceSaarland University·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 2, 2023
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
A new technique called image-free single-pixel object detection (SPOD) can detect the location, size, and category of multiple objects without acquiring images. SPOD uses a small optimized structured light pattern to quickly scan the scene and extract features, achieving an accuracy of over 80%.
A novel AI architecture, relational reasoning network, accurately identifies anatomical landmarks in CT scans for orthodontic treatments. The model learns spatial relationships between landmarks without explicit image segmentation, achieving accuracy comparable to conventional methods.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalJournal of Medical Imaging·DateMar 6, 2023
The new automated method, called HybridFlow, uses large-scale aerial images to produce precise 3D models of cityscapes and landscapes. This technology has potential applications in natural disaster risk assessment and mitigation, enabling informed decision-making and evaluation of risk-mitigating factors.
SourceConcordia University·JournalScientific Reports·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateFeb 7, 2023
Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm)
Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm) tracks health metrics and safety alerts during long observing sessions, fieldwork, and remote expeditions.
Researchers have developed a diffractive optical processor that can compute hundreds of transformations in parallel using wavelength multiplexing. The processor, which is powered by light instead of electricity, can execute multiple complex functions simultaneously at the speed of light.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics·DateJan 9, 2023
A team of researchers from Korea investigated the dynamics of the p-Laplacian AC equation, finding that solutions maintain three criteria: phase separation, boundedness, and energy decay properties. They also identified an advantage of p-AC equation over classical Laplacian in adjusting interface sharpness.
SourceIncheon National University·JournalApplied Mathematics and Computation·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 21, 2022
City digital twin technology is used to create synthetic training data for deep learning models, which are then trained on a combination of real and synthetic data. This approach yields promising results for architectural segmentation tasks, particularly for modern building styles.
SourceOsaka University·JournalJournal of Computational Design and Engineering·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 8, 2022
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
A newly expanded data set of brain scans from stroke patients called ATLAS now includes 1,271 MRI images with manually segmented lesions, facilitating large-scale stroke recovery research. Researchers hope to develop algorithms to automate lesion segmentation, enabling clinicians to predict patient responses to therapies.
SourceKeck School of Medicine of USC·JournalScientific Data·TypeImaging analysis·DateJun 27, 2022
Garmin GPSMAP 67i with inReach
Garmin GPSMAP 67i with inReach provides rugged GNSS navigation, satellite messaging, and SOS for backcountry geology and climate field teams.
A team from KAUST has developed a low-cost system for imaging plant growth dynamics noninvasively and at high throughput. The Mutiple XL ab system combines computer vision and pattern recognition technologies with machine learning to analyze and quantify root growth dynamics.
SourceKing Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST)·JournalPlant Methods·DateJun 12, 2022
Researchers have developed a new training method for machine learning models to perform blood cell counts, reducing manual annotation work. The U-Net model achieves high accuracy in segmenting images with multiple cell types, promising a simpler and cheaper alternative to traditional cell analyzers.
SourceBeijing Institute of Technology Press Co., Ltd·JournalCyborg and Bionic Systems·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 20, 2022
A prospective study found that the 3-T Dixon gradient-recalled echo (GRE) sequence performed better than the current standard of 1.5-T SSFP for unenhanced coronary MRA, particularly in distal and branch segments. The technique demonstrated higher image quality, visible segments, sensitivity, and specificity for significant stenoses.
SourceAmerican Roentgen Ray Society·JournalAmerican Journal of Roentgenology·TypeObservational study·DateMar 28, 2022
A recent study uses deep neural networks to analyze CT scans of dinosaur fossils, reducing manual segmentation time from days to minutes.
SourceFrontiers·JournalFrontiers in Earth Science·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJan 27, 2022
A new AI-based method has been developed to evaluate patients with Stargardt disease, a leading cause of childhood blindness. The study found that the severity of vision loss can be classified into different phenotypes based on genetic variants, and provided sensitive structural outcome measures for therapeutic trials.
SourceNIH/National Eye Institute·TypeObservational study·DateJan 25, 2022
AmScope B120C-5M Compound Microscope
AmScope B120C-5M Compound Microscope supports teaching labs and QA checks with LED illumination, mechanical stage, and included 5MP camera.
Automated brain volumetry in memory-impaired patients shows significant differences and systematic biases between conventional and ultrafast 3D T1-weighted MRI sequences. Most regions demonstrated substantial agreement but also significantly different mean values and consistent biases.
SourceAmerican Roentgen Ray Society·JournalAmerican Journal of Roentgenology·TypeObservational study·DateJan 5, 2022
A novel 'virtual segmentation' method enables accurate visualization of microtomography imaging of Egyptian mummies. This technique helps researchers reconstruct detailed anatomical structures of ancient animals, shedding new light on their biology and evolution.
A new machine learning algorithm has enabled researchers to automatically identify and map the inner structures of cells, including organelles, with unprecedented precision. By processing tens of thousands of high-resolution images, scientists have gained insights into how these structures interact and are arranged within the cell.
SourceHoward Hughes Medical Institute·JournalNature·DateOct 6, 2021
Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply
Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply powers sensors, microcontrollers, and test circuits with programmable rails and stable outputs.
Researchers developed a novel approach to 3D image segmentation, segmenting the gaps between parts instead of contours, to automate tedious tasks. The technique demonstrates promising results in diagnosing TMJ-related issues and has potential applications in other fields.
SourceSkolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech)·JournalScientific Reports·TypeImaging analysis·DateSep 30, 2021
The new EQUIPS workflow provides a more accurate and reliable way to process 3D images for computer simulations. It uses machine learning to automate the drawing process and produces a range of simulation outcomes, allowing decision-makers to consider best- and worst-case scenarios.
SourceDOE/Sandia National Laboratories·JournalNature Communications·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 14, 2021
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
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
The team used machine learning technique generative adversarial networks to digitally remove clouds from aerial images, generating accurate datasets of building image masks. This work may help automate computer vision jobs critical to civil engineering, enabling the detection of buildings in areas without labeled training data.
SourceOsaka University·JournalAdvanced Engineering Informatics·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateAug 26, 2021
Creality K1 Max 3D Printer
Creality K1 Max 3D Printer rapidly prototypes brackets, adapters, and fixtures for instruments and classroom demonstrations at large build volume.
A novel computational tool called CShaper speeds up the analyzing process from hundreds of hours to a few hours by computer. It can segment and analyze cell images systematically at the single-cell level, enabling biologists to decipher the contents of these images within a few hours.
SourceCity University of Hong Kong·JournalNature Communications·DateDec 22, 2020
A new AI technique detects acute ischemic stroke lesions on MRIs with high accuracy, outperforming expert drawn gold standard. The fully automated approach reduces workflow time and operator bias in lesion segmentation.
SourceUniversity of Turku·JournalJournal of Neuroscience Methods·DateMar 30, 2020
A new AI tool uses deep learning to automate the segmentation of individual muscles from CT images, enabling the creation of personalized musculoskeletal models. This advancement has significant implications for patients with musculoskeletal diseases, such as ALS, and high-performance athletes seeking to improve their performance.
SourceNara Institute of Science and Technology·JournalIEEE Transactions on Medical Imaging·DateOct 30, 2019
A new system uses a single labeled scan and unlabeled scans to automatically generate a large dataset of distinct training examples. The system's approach learns anatomical, brightness, and contrast variations from unlabeled scans to synthesize realistic and accurately labeled scans.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·DateJun 19, 2019
Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Weather Station
Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Weather Station offers research-grade local weather data for networked stations, campuses, and community observatories.
The MIT-developed AI model can associate specific words with specific patches of pixels in an image, enabling real-time object highlighting based on spoken descriptions. This innovation holds promise for applications such as language translation and automatic image annotation.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·DateSep 18, 2018
Researchers at MIT's CSAIL have developed RoadTracer, an automated method to build road maps that is 45 percent more accurate than existing approaches. The system uses data from aerial images and creates maps step-by-step, tracing out roads one step at a time.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology, CSAIL·DateApr 17, 2018
Researchers at North Carolina State University developed a new image segmentation technique that improves object identification and separation in images. The technique, called Consensus-Based Image Segmentation via Topological Persistence, aggregates data from multiple algorithms to create a new version of the image.
Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C)
Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C) keeps Macs, tablets, and meters powered during extended observing runs and remote surveys.
A novel wavelet variational model is proposed to segment ultrasound videos efficiently, tackling low contrast, shadow effects, and complex noise statistics. The model achieves accurate ROI tracking with robustness and flexibility, making it suitable for real-time clinical applications.
SourceSociety for Industrial and Applied Mathematics·JournalSIAM Journal on Imaging Sciences·DateApr 27, 2016
A team led by Berkeley Lab scientist Gang Ren captured the first 3-D images of individual double-helix DNA segments attached to gold nanoparticles. The images reveal the flexible structure of the DNA segments, which could aid in building molecular devices for drug delivery, biological research, and electronic devices.
SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·JournalNature Communications·DateMar 30, 2016
A new algorithm developed by MIT researchers combines SLAM and object recognition to improve robots' performance. The system uses SLAM information to augment existing object-recognition algorithms, achieving comparable performance to special-purpose robotic object-recognition systems that factor in depth measurements.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·DateJul 24, 2015
Researchers at Disney Research Zurich developed a method for accurate video object segmentation using a click-and-drag interface that enables human editors to work efficiently with state-of-the-art algorithms. This approach achieves higher accuracies than fully automated systems by keeping a human in the loop.
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro)
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro) powers local ML workloads, large datasets, and multi-display analysis for field and lab teams.
A new image analysis and segmentation algorithm helps quantify grain sizes in Martian rock and soil images, revealing subtle trends with composition. The semi-automated algorithm provides better consistency across multiple images than human segmentation.
SourceLouisiana State University·JournalIcarus·DateNov 15, 2013
Researchers have developed new superresolution and segmentation methods for magnetic resonance images to analyze structural brain differences in psychotic patients and their healthy relatives. These methods improve the quality of images and enable automatic calculations of desired sizes, leading to a better understanding of psychosis.
SourceElhuyar Fundazioa·JournalSchizophrenia Research·DateMay 28, 2013
Engineers are using COCOA to verify the correct shape of the mirrors on NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, which will be tested at operating temperatures. The results will ensure the telescope works correctly as a whole, providing images of the first galaxies and exploring planets around distant stars.
A new cardiac CT technique, prospective gated 64-channel cardiac CT, has been shown to significantly reduce patient exposure to radiation. Compared to the standard retrospective ECG gating technique, this method produces high-quality images with a 76% lower radiation dose.
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Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope combines portable Schmidt-Cassegrain optics with GoTo pointing for outreach nights and field campaigns.
Researchers use Google Sets to provide contextual information that improves the accuracy of automated image labeling systems. The system uses a three-step process, including image segmentation, ranked lists of probable labels, and post-processing context checks.
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have developed two systems that use web images to enhance edited photos. Photo Clip Art uses labeled images from LabelMe as clip art, while Scene Completion draws upon millions of photos from Flickr to fill in holes. These systems enable users to achieve realistic results with minimal skills.