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Ecofriendly autonomous smart walker for enhanced ambulatory assistance

May 24, 2024 by Isaac Asante, Lau Bee Theng, Mark Tee Kit Tsun, John Chua

The global demographic landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, characterized by a rising elderly population and an increasing number of people requiring rehabilitation and ambulatory assistance. This study introduces an innovative, ecofriendly smart walker designed to assist physically disadvantaged individuals in navigating their environment safely and … [Read more...] about Ecofriendly autonomous smart walker for enhanced ambulatory assistance

Robotics in solid waste handling: From science fiction to reality

May 12, 2022 by Juan Camilo David, Luis Felipe Ortiz-Clavijo, Sergio Armando Gutiérrez, and Carlos Julián Gállego

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It is currently estimated that approximately 55% of the world population lives in urban centers (World Bank, 2020). This is partly caused by phenomena such as the migration of people from rural areas toward cities. A direct consequence of this situation is the increase in solid waste (SW) generation. For more about this article see link … [Read more...] about Robotics in solid waste handling: From science fiction to reality

Data communication challenges in smart cities

May 12, 2022 by Anjum Sheikh and Asha Ambhaikar

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The localization of jobs as well as educational opportunities in urban areas has resulted in the migration of people toward cities. According to the United Nations Human Settlement program, nearly two-thirds of the current population of Earth will be living in cities by 2050. With this growth, cities will have to deal with issues like efficient transportation, energy … [Read more...] about Data communication challenges in smart cities

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IEEE Potentials Magazine is the publication dedicated to undergraduate and graduate students and young professionals. IEEE Potentials explores career strategies, the latest in research, and important technical developments. Through its articles, it also relates theories to practical applications, highlights technology’s global impact, and generates international forums that foster the sharing of diverse ideas about the profession.

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