The computational expense of creating three-dimensional images that can be viewed by all is just one factor holding them back…
From ACM NewsSandrine Ceurstemont Commissioned by CACM Staff| June 1, 2023
An edited collection of advanced computing news from Communications of the ACM, ACM TechNews, other ACM resources, and news sites around the Web.
The four-legged DribbleBot robot developed by Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers can dribble soccer balls using onboard sensors, computing, and reinforcement...MIT News From ACM TechNews | April 11, 2023
Many people envision robot waiters as a solution to the food service industry's labor shortages, with tens of thousands deployed in dining rooms globally.
Associated Press From ACM TechNews | April 10, 2023
Previous advances in A.I. inspired predictions that the law was the lucrative profession most likely to suffer job losses. It didn't happen. Is this time different...The New York Times From ACM News | April 10, 2023
The China Academy of Railway Sciences Corporation is offering a ticketing system that unifies different ticket selling platforms in more than 140 countries in a...South China Morning Post (Hong Kong) From ACM TechNews | April 7, 2023
"By age five, children are choosing to learn from a competent teacher over someone who is more familiar to them—even if the competent teacher is a robot."
Concordia University (Canada) From ACM TechNews | April 6, 2023
A new computational model may be used to predict which metal-organic framework structures will be most stable for a given application.
MIT News From ACM TechNews | April 6, 2023
A multi-institutional team of scientists found fish can reduce the risk of overreacting to misinformation by adjusting their sensitivity to the actions of others...Cornell Chronicle From ACM TechNews | April 6, 2023
Good weird! Skip the small talk in a driverless EV and enjoy the audio cues that will guide you through a ride and keep you safe.
Wired From ACM News | April 6, 2023
British, Chinese, and Austrian researchers say more sustainable cloud computing systems can be achieved by algorithmically mimicking seagulls' hunting and migration...Fast Company From ACM TechNews | April 5, 2023
Scientists are gaining new insights into the human mind though artificial intelligence, including the mechanism of communication between neurons, and the roots...The Wall Street Journal From ACM TechNews | April 5, 2023
Researchers at Australia's Deakin University aim to stop erosion with three-dimensionally printed biodegradable lattices made from potato starch derived from industrial...ABC News (Australia) From ACM TechNews | April 4, 2023
University of Washington researchers have created a prediabetes screening tool that taps the capacitive touch-sensing capabilities of smartphones to measure blood...UW Allen School News From ACM TechNews | April 3, 2023
A recent police conference in Dubai showcased next-generation surveillance technologies for use by law enforcement agencies across the globe.
The New York Times From ACM TechNews | April 3, 2023
Many sites get at least half their traffic from search engines. Fuller results generated by new chatbots could mean far fewer visitors.
The New York Times From ACM News | March 31, 2023
Startups say Microsoft and its Bing chatbot—not just Google—are stifling competition when it comes to creating better search engines.
Wired From ACM News | March 31, 2023