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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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
Insights on entrepreneurship education and mentoring programs
Many engineers are drawn to technologybased start-up ventures for professional and personal fulfillment. Success in entrepreneurship, however, is not easy. A survey conducted at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay of 326 start-up founders, aspiring entrepreneurs, mentors, and other stakeholders showed a critical need for training in business finance, design … [Read more...] about Insights on entrepreneurship education and mentoring programs
A paradigm shift in higher education in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution
The future of work is upon us and has rapidly and profoundly influenced many professions and industries. Alongside this, we argue that it is essential for the landscape of postschool education and training (PSET), both in South Africa and globally, to adapt to the changing nature of work, and, ideally, lead this evolution. For more about this article see link … [Read more...] about A paradigm shift in higher education in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution