Decades have passed since the world went crazy about the revolution of the machine. Through the years, pioneers in the field tried to imagine how such progress in artificial intelligence (AI) could influence our lives. Were we going to witness sentient machines among us? What would their capabilities, superpowers, and limitations be? Were there ghosts in the machines? Many of … [Read more...] about Artificial neural network vision: Between myth and reality
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A buoyancy device design for antisink ships
Ships have many uses in human social life and can be used for various purposes, such as the transportation of people and goods, military affairs, and scientific research. Generally, major ship accidents rarely occur because ships’ design and construction are completed in strict compliance with relevant regulations and international standards (Pan et al., 2020). For … [Read more...] about A buoyancy device design for antisink ships
Understanding social conventions for socially aware robot navigation
Navigation is an essential skill for autonomous robots, and it becomes a cumbersome task in human-populated environments. Robots need to perform their tasks without disturbing the people around them. Robots navigating in a human-populated environment need to ensure people’s comfort and safety. For more about this article see link … [Read more...] about Understanding social conventions for socially aware robot navigation
Electrodermal activity: Fundamental principles, measurement, and application
Electrodermal activity (EDA) is a low-cost and nonintrusive way of monitoring the emotional state of a subject. It is also a viable gateway to study the sympathetic nervous system (SNS), which is responsible for the so-called fight-or-flight responses happening at the unconsciousness level (Boucsein, 2012). It is a frequently used modality in psychophysiology because of its … [Read more...] about Electrodermal activity: Fundamental principles, measurement, and application
Automatic flight control: Bridging the gap between fixed-wing drones and airplanes
Over the past two decades, remotely piloted aircraft have increased significantly in size, weight, and range. As the lines blur between drone and airplane technology, engineers must reconcile conflicting assumptions and approaches when developing small drones versus conventional full-sized aircraft. This article summarizes key considerations with systems architecture, control … [Read more...] about Automatic flight control: Bridging the gap between fixed-wing drones and airplanes