In the last decade, we have witnessed rapid technology advancements associated with AR, VR, and MR devices. This has led to several business- and consumer oriented products becoming available on the market. Over the years, both start-ups and major companies have developed fascinating and accessible devices, opening many new possibilities in various domains. The new … [Read more...] about Robotic training program for astronauts using mixed reality: A concept study
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Digital transformation, Industry 4.0, and extended reality
Digital transformation has been a very popular topic in the last decade. Every major technology provider and consultancy firm worldwide has its definition for it; however, for many, it has become a buzzword that has been used and abused to sell every possible service or gadget, without helping companies build a clear path for successful adoption that will turn the new … [Read more...] about Digital transformation, Industry 4.0, and extended reality
Artificial neural network vision: Between myth and reality
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
User-adaptive verbal calculator for the physically challenged: An assistive technology
Natural barriers necessitate technological support. A user-adaptive verbal calculator (UAVC) is an attempt to let differently abled students and researchers perform calculations with their voices. Automatic speech recognition in real-time mode is used. The UAVC adapts to users’ accents by retraining the speech models with the initial data obtained during usage. For … [Read more...] about User-adaptive verbal calculator for the physically challenged: An assistive technology
SolSec Labs: Virtual labs for learning smart contract security
SolSec Labs is a web-based application that provides interactive training labs for blockchain developers, especially students eager to learn more about smart contract security to gain practical knowledge ( Fig. 1 ). It teaches solidity and smart contract security skills through hands-on experience. The easy-to-understand environment enables students and early developers to … [Read more...] about SolSec Labs: Virtual labs for learning smart contract security