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Honeywell Talks Future of Quantum Computing
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Honeywell Talks Future of Quantum Computing

Honeywell gives a non technical (but necessarily incomplete) view of the state and future of quantum computing. And they are apparently bullish on its future. The...

Training Autonomous Drones
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Training Autonomous Drones

More advances in the use of data to train autonomous drones in many contexts.   Likely to see many more autonomous drone applications.   Moving the sensors to the...

Amazon's Smart Carts Launch in LA
From The Eponymous Pickle

Amazon's Smart Carts Launch in LA

Update on Amazon  work with the 'smart cart,' which I have mentioned many times in this space. Note also Alexas as assistants.   A new integration.  Could an Alexa...

Simulating Mask Effectiveness
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Simulating Mask Effectiveness

Was alway surprised this was not better understood.  Had for years done simulation of complex systems using high performance computing methods.    Why not for mask...

Faster Testing
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Faster Testing

Iproving the sensor to be better faster, or cheaper is a way we did quick classification of possibilities.  And thoughts to risk of application.For Quick Coronavirus...

Robotic Smartphone Cases
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Robotic Smartphone Cases

Clever idea,but for what purpose?  To test some interactive interaction with people or things?CaseCrawler Adds Tiny Robotic Legs to Your PhoneA phone case withBy...

Pandemic Will Change Uncertainty
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Pandemic Will Change Uncertainty

We have never looked at uncertainty enough, but has the pandemic made us more sensitive.  Also how much risk is associated with the uncertainty.  Good piece:AnA...

Valuing Spatio-Temporal Information
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Valuing Spatio-Temporal Information

The valuation of data is a long time interest, have consulted with large companies on the topic.  Lately about automotive connections.  Technical detail on theComputing...

Automated Math Reasoning
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Automated Math Reasoning

In our earliest AI courses,we learned about theorem proving using AI. And yes, it was not automated math reasoning.  But it gave you the hope that it could be done...

Update on Fusion Power
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Update on Fusion Power

Following this for years.  Another decade needed?   In IEEE Spectrum, an update on progress.ITER Celebrates Milestone, Still at Least a Decade Away From FusingMachine...

Robo Teammates in their Context
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Robo Teammates in their Context

A kind of digital twin and context interaction with sensors and updates. U.S. Army Robo-Teammate Can Detect, Share 3D Changes in Real TimeU.S. Army Research Laboratory...

And Smaller Robots Yet
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And Smaller Robots Yet

Only 5 microns in size, paramecium sized.    Likely applications in healthcare.  And?Microscopic robots 'walk' thanks to laser tech  in TechXPloreby Cornell University...

Virtual Collaboration in the Pandemic
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Virtual Collaboration in the Pandemic

Nice look at how the pandemic has changed collaboration among computer science students and faculty.  Very similar to the experiences we have had.    In the past...

Creation of AI, Quantum Research Institutes
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Creation of AI, Quantum Research Institutes

Yet more in place to address emerging application and infrastructure.  Like to see the USDA connections where I think there are still many possibilities.White House...

Exson Removed from DOW
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Exson Removed from DOW

More indication that technical continues the climb:" .... CHANGE: Exxon Mobil dropped from the Dow after nearly a century. “Exxon Mobil, which joined the Dow Jones...

Taking Vital Signs with a Dog-Like Robot
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Taking Vital Signs with a Dog-Like Robot

The well known Spot Boston Dynamics dog becomes 'Dr Spot' and can take some contactless vitals during Corona Pandemic.MIT, Boston Dynamics Team Up on Robot forTechCrunch...

P&G among Others Lead Patents in 3D Printing
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P&G among Others Lead Patents in 3D Printing

Was unaware that my former employer, P&G, was so involved in the patenting, innovation and use of 3D printing capabilities:Future of 3D Printing Is in U.S., Europe...

Processing, Communication in One
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Processing, Communication in One

Tuning accurate communications for lower errors.   This is a tough one,more at the link.Processing, Communication in OneMIT NewsMichaela JarvisMassachusetts Institute...

AI Based Traffic Management
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AI Based Traffic Management

Or other kinds of of process management?  Could be integrated with RPA?AI-Based Traffic Management Gets Green Light    By ZDNetThe new system switches traffic-light...

Update on IOTA
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Update on IOTA

Had taken a closer look at the IOTA system, primarily because it operated as a mining-less blockchain capability.  And had potential for smart contract style operation...
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