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Mobile Robot for Large Scale 3D Printing at Construction Sites

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Mobile Robot for Large Scale 3D Printing at Construction Sites

June 3, 2020

3D Printing, 4IR, Construction

A new large-scale 3D printer could help speed use of 3D printing on construction sites, allowing builders to create custom concrete shapes with less waste and greater efficiency.

Using Edge Intelligence for Accurate Smoke and Fire Detection

May 20, 2020

Artificial Intelligence, 4IR

Smoke and fire detection systems have trouble seeing smoke in fog or snow, but this new system uses edge intelligence for more accurate fire detection.

Using Film to Advance Eyeblink Detection Technology

May 6, 2020

4IR, Biometrics, medical

The way someone blinks their eyes can be a sign of a disease, fatigue or even deception. Researchers have discovered a new way of measuring eyeblinks.

New 3D Concrete Printer Could Be a Major Advancement in Construction

April 21, 2020

4IR, Construction

A new 3D printing method could revolutionize the way additive manufacturing is used to print materials on construction sites.

Next Front for Computer Security: Machine Learning

April 13, 2020

4IR, Cyber Security, Machine Learning

As machine learning security emerges, IEEE spoke with Gary McGraw, the “father of software security,” about the opportunities as the field expands.

A Mobile Diagnosis Device to Mitigate Pandemics and Infectious Diseases

March 17, 2020

4IR, medical, Mobile

A handheld lab-on-a-chip device can diagnose an infectious disease quickly, with results posted to the cloud for real-time pandemic monitoring.

Detecting Device Theft in Real Time Through Walking Pattern Analysis

March 11, 2020

Mobile, Privacy

Most anti-theft measures for mobile devices alert users after the device is stolen. Now users could be alerted in real time based on the owner’s unique walking pattern.