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Managing Residential Energy Consumption with an Online Scheduling Framework

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Managing Residential Energy Consumption with an Online Scheduling Framework

December 21, 2021

power grid, Data, Energy

A new online scheduling framework could enhance multi-microgrid systems to support residential energy sources to become more reliable, cost-effective and mitigate electricity demand coming from the main grid.

Creating a Greener Shipping Industry with a Multi-energy Solution

December 15, 2021

power grid, Maritime, Energy

Ships have become vital components of the global economy, but gas emissions and fuel consumption continue to rise. An all-electric, multi-energy shipping technique could be the key to creating a greener industry.

Industries Getting Smarter with New AI Visual Inspection Tool

December 9, 2021

Artificial Intelligence, Data, 4IR

Industries across the globe are under pressure to stay competitive, enhance operations and improve quality. Steps have been taken to incorporate smart and flexible capabilities on the factory floor, but a new AI visual inspection tool could help address manufacturing processes that are still frequently overlooked, such as product inspections.

Blockchain Can Prevent Malicious Security Attacks in 5G Drones

November 23, 2021

Drones, Big Data, 5G, Privacy

Drones have become valuable assets for many military and civilian operations. However, with wider deployments come more privacy violations and security breaches, until now. Researchers believe that leveraging blockchain could enhance and simplify privacy preservation associated with data collection and analysis in 5G-enabled drones.

Efficient, Off-the-Grid Charging for Solar-Powered Electric Vehicles

November 16, 2021

power grid, Mobility, Energy, Transportation

Electric Vehicles (EVs) have become one of the most promising technologies in the fight to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, yet electrical grids are still powered by fossil fuels. That's why researchers are turning to solar power to help mitigate environmental concerns caused by EVs.

Navigating Maritime 5G Connectivity with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

November 8, 2021

Maritime, Drones, telecommunications, 5G

The maritime industry is crucial to the world economy, yet seamless connectivity is hard to come by. That's why researchers have started integrating unmanned aerial vehicles into existing maritime communication networks to create a smart ocean of opportunities.

Deep learning opens doors for next-generation ultrasounds

October 21, 2021

Deep Learning, Health, Artificial Intelligence

Ultrasound imaging is currently one of the most commonly used diagnostic procedures across many medical specialties, but issues remain and researchers have developed a new deep learning approach that could revolutionize many aspects of the field, from imaging to signal reconstruction.

Improving Data Privacy in Voice-Driven Technologies with Machine Learning

September 14, 2021

Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Privacy

AI and ML in voice-driven technologies have transformed the way societies around the world learn, work and function, but privacy issues remain and a new system could enhance data protection in speech publishing while preserving the analytical utility of the data.

The Race to 6G Has Already Begun

August 25, 2021

6G, Mobile

Top industry players are already gearing up for mobile networking’s sixth generation as a new industry survey finds that 6G will raise the bar even higher, delivering what prior generations could not.

A Federated Learning Model to Personalize and Secure Healthcare Diagnosis in Wearables

July 15, 2021

Health, Big Data, Wearables, Machine Learning, Privacy

A new federated learning framework could help create a more personalized healthcare experience for wearable devices that doesn’t risk compromising users’ privacy and security.