Researchers at the University of Washington recently conducted a three-month autoethnographic study to test the utility of AI tools for accessibility. They found that although the tools were helpful sometimes, the tools had significant problems when generating images, writing Slack…
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Technical papers written in the field of wireless sensor networks
Worker Crushed to Death by Industrial Robot
On Thursday, the South Korean police announced that an industrial robot had crushed to death a worker at a vegetable packaging plant. There is an ongoing investigation into the safety or potential defects of the machine. According to the police…
Researchers Discover Security Threats in ChatGPT and Other AI Tools
According to research by the University of Sheffield’s Department of Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence tools such as ChatGPT can be fooled into creating malicious code that can be used to launch cyber attacks. This study provides a novel demonstration…
Novel Study Uses Computer Vision to Detect Skin Cancer
Because of its rapid spread, early detection is crucial for treating melanoma. Researchers from John Hopkins are currently studying how computer vision can be used to track skin lesions across multiple scans from different visits by the patient. It is…
Scientists Use AI Model to Study Wildlife
New research is looking into ways artificial intelligence can track animal life in recovering habitats. While it is relatively simple to measure reforestation through surveys with satellite and lidar, it is not so simple to determine how much and how…
First Man to Receive Software Patent Dies at 93
Martin Goetz, a UNIVAC programmer in the 1950s, famous for receiving the first U.S. patent for software, died on the 10th of October at his home in Brighton. Leukemia claimed the programmer’s life at 93. In 1968, Mr Goetz…
Researchers Spot Data Leak Associated with Autofill Feature
A research team recently discovered that the ‘autofill’ feature in Android-based apps accidentally leaked login details to some apps that host the webpage. The paper ‘AutoSpill: Credential Leakage from Mobile Password Managers’ won the best paper award at the ACM…
Novel Bionic Limb Integrates with Patient’s Nerves and Bones
Researchers in Sweden have delivered on the promise to build life-changing bionics. A Swedish woman who lost her right hand over two decades ago in an accident has been successfully outfitted with the first bionic appendage, according to Science…
Exploring Collaborative Horizons in Education and Technology: A Visit from Jingchu University of Technology to University of Bolton
In a promising meeting that fostered international academic ties, Dr. Celestine Iwendi, a Reader at the University of Bolton, warmly received President Liu Jianqing and a distinguished delegation from Jingchu University of Technology, situated in the vibrant province of Hubei,…
Secrets for Research Excellence
Dr. Celestine Iwendi, a distinguished Reader at the University of Bolton, has shared a valuable summarised tip for researchers looking to achieve excellence in their research endeavors. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore his insightful suggestions and the the…