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New prosthetic gives amputees real-time mind control of robotic hand

March 6, 2020 by Ivar Laanen

Machine learning algorithms and new techniques in biomedical engineering are leading to the creation of robotic hands that amputees can use to regain the functions of a real hand. Recently, researchers at the University of Michigan tapped faint, latent signals from arm nerves … [Read more...] about New prosthetic gives amputees real-time mind control of robotic hand

Google is predicting wind patterns a day in advance so grids can rely on it more

December 30, 2019 by Jurriaan Kamp

Wind power has become increasingly popular, but its success is limited by the fact that wind comes and goes as it pleases, making it hard for power grids to count on the renewable energy and less likely to fully embrace it. While we can't control the wind, Google has an idea for … [Read more...] about Google is predicting wind patterns a day in advance so grids can rely on it more

How MIT is deploying artificial intelligence to improve breast cancer screening

December 9, 2019 by Ivar Laanen

When MIT computer scientist Adam Yala witnessed his mentor have a bout with breast cancer in 2014, he got a glimpse into the subjective side of the healthcare system and how much work needed to be done to improve breast cancer screening. For many patients, their ability to … [Read more...] about How MIT is deploying artificial intelligence to improve breast cancer screening

IBM is using machine learning to detect Alzheimer’s way before symptoms show up

March 12, 2019 by Jurriaan Kamp

The problem with treating Alzheimer’s is that once the symptoms start showing up, it’s already too late—meaning that early detection is absolutely vital in coming up with working solutions. Using the power of machine learning, IBM researchers have figured out a way to detect a … [Read more...] about IBM is using machine learning to detect Alzheimer’s way before symptoms show up

Scientists are designing AI to find treatments for individual mental illnesses

January 30, 2019 by Jurriaan Kamp

Mental health disorders haunt a sizable portion of humanity at any given time. That’s why a number of scientists and researchers are developing an algorithm that attempts to find the most effective intervention for any given mental disorder. Whether machine learning can provide a … [Read more...] about Scientists are designing AI to find treatments for individual mental illnesses

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