Articles tagged with Systems Engineering
A team of engineers at the University of Arizona is designing an autonomous border-surveillance system that uses artificial intelligence to collect, assess, and act on data in real time. The system will deploy drones on its own and integrate data from different sources, including aerial and ground vehicles, to respond effectively.
A team of engineers at Vanderbilt University has designed a novel solution to improve the accuracy of navigation systems used in delicate nose and throat surgeries. By using a thin layer of coffee grounds inside a stretchy silicone headpiece, they aim to reduce targeting errors caused by skin movement and accidental bumps.
Researchers from Case Western Reserve University proposed a new method to calculate and correct short-circuit errors in large-scale distribution systems. The method, which was published in IEEE/CAA Journal of Automatica Sinica, uses real-time simulations and modeling to optimize the system in just 74 milliseconds.
Researchers propose pairing remote wind farms with conventional units to reduce power storage needs, improving reliability. The approach uses an algorithm to estimate future wind states and provides limitations for extreme wind states.
Researchers aim to develop a system that can explain AI decisions to humans, making autonomous vehicles and robots more trustworthy. The project will utilize real-time strategy games like StarCraft to train AI players that can provide natural language explanations.
Researchers have developed a printable elastic conductor that retains high conductivity even after being stretched by five times its original length. The new material, made with silver nanoparticles, has potential applications in wearable devices and robots.
Arizona State University has received a record 14 National Science Foundation early career faculty awards, with the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering earning 10 awards. The awards are worth $7 million and will support research projects such as automated detection of computer network vulnerabilities and understanding heart attacks.
NYU Tandon and Michigan State University researchers discovered that partial fingerprints can be used to trick biometric security systems, making them more vulnerable. The study found an average of 92 potential MasterPrints for every batch of 800 partial prints, highlighting the need for multi-factor authentication schemes.
NASA's Modular Unified Space Technology Avionics for Next Generation missions (MUSTANG) is a smaller, more capable 'brain' for smaller spacecraft. The system controls various functions, including command and data handling, attitude control, power, and propulsion.
Scientists and engineers at NASA created a new, large-scale shaker table system to test the James Webb Space Telescope's vibrations during launch. The 'Vibration Test Systems' simulates forces from 5-100 Hz, enabling precise control over shaking levels.
Researchers developed a scalable metamaterial film that efficiently reflects solar energy while allowing objects to shed heat through infrared thermal radiation. The material has been successfully tested in field trials, demonstrating significant radiative cooling powers even under direct sunlight with zero energy consumption.
A new wearable AI system developed by MIT researchers can predict the tone of conversations with high accuracy, analyzing audio and vital-sign data. The system has shown promise in understanding social interactions, particularly for people with anxiety or Asperger's syndromes.
Researchers developed guidelines for fluidized bed reactors to tailor filter design to local conditions, preventing phosphorus deposits and algal blooms. The study's findings could lead to significant cost savings and environmental benefits.
MIT engineers have transformed spinach plants into sensors that can detect explosives and wirelessly relay information to a handheld device. The carbon-nanotube-enhanced plants send an alert when sensing dangerous chemicals, making them ideal for environmental monitoring.
Scientists propose a new control system design using Fractional-Order Generalized Principle of Self-Support (FOGPSS), disregarding traditional cause-and-effect definitions. The model uses fractional order calculus to describe potential outcomes over time, allowing for robustness and adaptability in systems with long-term memory.
A DGIST research team developed porous acupuncture needles with enhanced therapeutic properties by applying nanotechnology. The findings showed that PANs excel in transferring signals from a spinal dorsal horn and demonstrate superior efficacy in treating addiction in animal experiments.
RIT engineers will use the ICP-RIE system to fabricate complex semiconductor devices, including light-emitting diodes and lasers. The new equipment strengthens RIT's fabrication capability in its Semiconductor & Microsystems Fabrication Laboratory.
A recent study found that people can only correctly identify half of phishing emails, despite being cautious. Participants were more likely to be overconfident and fall for attacks if they perceived negative consequences.
Research by RMIT University and others found technical problems caused 64% of drone accidents, prompting calls for improved airworthiness requirements and mandatory accident reporting. The study highlights the need for robust communications systems to prevent accidents in the rapidly growing drone industry.
A Bristol student, Paul Harris, has achieved a world record in 5G wireless spectrum efficiency using Massive MIMO. He set a new record of 145.6 bit/s/Hz with his research team, demonstrating the potential for this technology to deliver ultra-fast data rates to high densities of smartphones and tablets.
The NASA Solar Probe Plus mission is progressing toward its anticipated summer 2018 launch after passing a critical design review. The spacecraft will collect data on the mechanisms that heat the corona and accelerate the solar wind, crucial for understanding our space weather and its impact on satellites.
A team of engineers from Washington University in St. Louis is developing a bio-hybrid nose using the highly sensitive locust olfactory system to create new biorobotic sensing systems. The team plans to monitor neural activity and decode odorants present in the environment, paving the way for explosive detection.
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.
The University of Bristol's Communication Systems and Networks group is leading international research on 5G wireless networks, with a focus on capacity enhancement and data rates. The team will showcase their work at the NetWorld2020 Annual Event and General Assembly in Brussels and the Brooklyn 5G Summit.
Researchers at the University of Tokyo developed an ultrathin, ultraflexible, protective layer that enables creation of electronic skin displays. The technology allows for wearable electronic devices to be attached to the body without damaging them.
Jin Kim Montclare, an associate professor at NYU Tandon School of Engineering, has been recognized as a rising star in chemical engineering. Her lab's research on engineered proteins has made breakthroughs in detoxifying organophosphates and developing environmentally responsive hydrogels.
A Korean research team has developed metabolically engineered Escherichia coli strains to synthesize non-natural, biomedically important polymers including poly(lactate-co-glycolate) (PLGA). The team successfully produced PLGA and various novel copolymers through microbial fermentation directly from carbohydrates.
A new transparent, bending insensitive pressure sensor was developed by Japanese and American teams to measure pressure distribution on rounded surfaces. The sensor can maintain its sensing accuracy even when bent over a radius of 80 micrometers, equivalent to just twice the width of a human hair.
Researchers developed a portable system using patent-pending Coded Hemodynamic Imaging technology to monitor blood flow at multiple arterial points simultaneously. This allows for continuous monitoring and more complete body imaging, enabling early detection of cardiovascular issues and greater independence for older adults.
Roger D. Borcherdt receives the 2016 Bruce A. Bolt Medal for his exceptional contributions to seismology and engineering seismology, including pioneering site-response studies and theoretical solutions for wave propagation problems.
The TUM team developed the RateX method, which overcomes two serious challenges in information theory by bringing together three essential functions. Their approach could enhance flexibility and reduce costs in various communication systems, including wireless, wireline, optical fiber, and satellite systems.
Researchers at University of Nevada, Reno are developing a wearable robotic device that combines vision, tactile, force, temperature, and audio sensors to help blind and visually impaired individuals identify and grasp objects. The device aims to provide greater independence and ability to navigate daily tasks.
Researchers create device that stimulates lacrimal gland to increase tear production by nearly 57% in rabbit eyes. The next phase will evaluate the quality of tears produced, with clinical trials underway for FDA approval.
Georgia Tech researchers trained IBM Watson AI to 'chat' with students, sparking creativity and providing answers to complex questions on biologically inspired design. The teams used Watson to learn from biology articles and ask questions on topics like desalination and solar cells, receiving rapid responses with relevant answers.
A new center at Lehigh University is working on developing new technologies to protect the US power grid from cyber attacks. Researchers will identify and develop solutions for vulnerabilities across the grid, including protecting core power grid controls and communications infrastructure.
Researchers at KAIST have developed ten general strategies of systems metabolic engineering to successfully develop industrial microbial strains. The strategies cover economic, state-of-the-art biological techniques and traditional bioprocess aspects.
Researchers developed a way to convert brain scans into wiring diagrams, revealing fundamental rules governing cognitive control and the frontal cortex's role in controlling thoughts and actions. The study highlights the importance of location and connectivity between brain regions.
A multidisciplinary team at Lehigh University will develop a comprehensive framework to assess interdependent infrastructure system resilience for extreme events under uncertainty. The goal is to mitigate the consequences of disasters and rapidly restore normal life in communities.
The National Science Foundation has invested $10 million in smart service systems that learn from data to center on people through individual feedback and input. These adaptive and individualized interactions create more value.
The University of Texas at Arlington is collaborating with the consortium to develop more resilient systems engineering designs for NASA's Space Launch System. The research aims to address complex design challenges by modeling diverse groups, reducing costs and improving project management.
Joo H. Kim, an assistant professor at NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering, receives the 2015 Freudenstein/General Motors Young Investigator Award for advancing study on energy expenditure in robotic systems. His research focuses on developing systems to measure and analyze with unprecedented accuracy the energy expenditure of robots.
A new ASU project will leverage social media to monitor and analyze conversations to determine significant dangers. The goal is to develop a logic-based framework to understand extremist mindset and motivations, supporting counter-messaging strategies.
A team of researchers found that a seahorse's square, overlapping tail segments provide better armor and gripping abilities compared to traditional cylindrical tails. The squared shape absorbs more energy before permanent failure begins and creates more contact points with surfaces.
Researchers at the University of Tokyo have discovered the structure and transport properties of the intermediate state in lithium-ion batteries. This finding may help accelerate battery reaction speed and significantly shorten battery charging time.
The National Science Foundation has awarded $12 million to six engineering and computer science departments to redesign their undergraduate programs. The funding will support groundbreaking changes in the professional formation of engineers and computer scientists.
Researcher Taylor Johnson aims to predict and control emergent behavior in cyber-physical systems, which can lead to unexpected performance or safety issues. He will develop formal specifications and verification methods to identify and mitigate potential problems.
Henry Cox, Senior Fellow at Lockheed Martin, has made fundamental and practical contributions to array signal processing, underwater acoustics, and sonar systems engineering. The Helmholtz-Rayleigh Silver Medal is awarded for interdisciplinary contributions named after two great pioneers of acoustics.
A Broad Institute-MIT team has identified a highly efficient new Cas9 nuclease that overcomes the primary challenge to in vivo genome editing, expanding therapeutic and experimental applications of CRISPR. The new tool is expected to improve scientists' ability to screen for gene mutations and understand gene function using animal models.
Researchers from Concordia University found that password strength meters are inconsistent and may confuse users. They recommend using robust meters like Dropbox's, which analyze passwords for common dictionary words and highlight weak phrases.
A new study by MIT researchers uses anonymized phone data to infer that around one-fifth of urban movement is strictly social, distinguishing it from work-oriented activity. The study's findings have implications for planners and policymakers seeking estimates of city movement.
Researchers at UT Arlington are developing a distributed sensor system to monitor coal-fired boilers, enabling real-time health assessment of structural components. The new technology promises to improve boiler efficiency and safety, with potential industrial applications.
Zhang will study synthetic regulatory systems to improve productivity in metabolic pathways with a $605,000 NSF grant. His research aims to create artificial biosystems for efficient production of biofuels and other chemicals from sustainable resources.
The National Science Foundation has awarded $31.5 million to develop and use co-robots that work cooperatively with people, advancing fundamental understanding of robotic sensing and motion. These robots will perform critical tasks safely and resiliently near humans.
Researchers at the University of Maryland have invented a single structure that combines all components of a battery, enabling miniaturization of energy storage. The tiny battery can be fully charged in 12 minutes and recharged thousands of times, making it a promising innovation for future devices.
A new study recreates the French-flag model of stripe formation by engineering synthetic gene networks in E. coli. Researchers successfully developed a theoretical framework and a mathematical model to understand how genetic information is translated into specific spatial patterns of cellular differentiation.
Professor Jamie Rogers has been recognized as an Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) Fellow for her outstanding contributions to sustainable engineering. She has received over $3.6 million in research funding and served on the National Science Foundation-funded Engineering Sustainable Engineers project.
The REMS Program provides a series of online STEM activities for elementary, middle, and high school students, featuring real-world scenarios and adaptations for different grade levels. The program aims to associate math and science with solving engineering problems, making it more engaging and relevant for students.
Purdue researchers have developed a new approach to teach large numbers of engineering students, resulting in improved student performance and engagement. The Purdue Mechanics Freeform Classroom system allows students to interact online while accessing instructional videos and animations, reducing the number of students who receive a D...
A new system called Valid@doc speeds up bureaucratic procedures by automatically verifying and validating printed electronic documents. It uses a universal CSV code to unify generation, presentation, and automated reading processes, increasing security and accessibility for both administration and citizens.
A team of scientists, led by Wilfred Elders, has successfully created the world's first magma-enhanced geothermal system in Iceland. The system utilizes superheated steam from a well drilled into molten magma at a temperature of 900-1000 C.