DARPA seeks AI assistants to help with complex tasks
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency wants to explore how artificial intelligence-enabled assistants can provide just-in-time visual and audio feedback to help users expand their skillsets and minimize errors.
DARPA developing AI into a mission-critical partner
As artificial intelligence advances, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency wants to treat computers more as partners in helping solve complex military problems.
How AI-based accident analysis can improve emergency services
Real-time endpoint data from in-vehicle sensors at accident scenes can give EMS teams the data they need to to improve lifesaving efforts.
Sewage-testing robots process wastewater faster to predict COVID-19 outbreaks sooner
Using a robot to automate the sewage concentration in samples collected from community wastewater surveillance programs dramatically reduces the time it takes to get results.
We were promised jetpacks. DARPA looks to deliver
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is looking for ways individual warfighters can strap on a portable personal air mobility system to fly themselves to and from missions.
Nevada may invite tech firms to self-governing company towns
If the governance of new Innovation Zones can develop as fast as emerging technology advances, the governor says, Nevada can create immediate positive economic impact and shape the economy of the future.
5G boosts VA network at Miami, Puget Sound facilities
The faster network will allow medical teams to quickly move and access large, complex data files and support near real-time video for video-based medical consultations.
NY pilots COVID passport
New York is testing a blockchain-based COVID passport in preparation for expanding residents’ safe access to venues.
AI compares medical rookies’ biomechanical skills to experts
Researchers are adopting artificial intelligence and markerless motion-capture technology to assess the biomechanical skills of medical trainees and provide feedback for improvement.
Can 5G strengthen space-ground communications?
The Air Force is looking to leverage next-gen mobile technologies to connect terrestrial and space-based systems.
Air Force invests in high-speed satellite data
As the amount of satellite data rapidly increases, government agencies are looking for new ways to transmit more of it faster.
AI facial analysis is scientifically questionable. Should we be using it for border control?
While governments and national security can benefit from border control technologies, advanced surveillance creates risks for the misuse of personal data and the violation of human rights.
DLA orders modular 3D printing pod
The rugged 3D printing pod would be up to 40 feet long and housed in a standard shipping container so it could be deployed directly to the field to manufacture parts in support of battlefield operations, disaster relief or other remote missions.
How robots would help the Post Office
With congressional funding USPS could start a robotics initiative to sort, move and deliver mail. A new report calls for $1B per year.
DOD’s 5G-powered smart warehouse network kicks off
A private 5G wireless network is being installed as part of a multi-year initiative to create a smart warehouse reference design.
Tech Alone Isn’t Enough to Create a Successful Smart City
COMMENTARY | Technological investments aren’t enough to create successful smart cities. Cities must also deploy initiatives to navigate complex social and organizational processes.
Soaring Otter keeps autonomy and technology in step
The program aims to help the Air Force more easily develop autonomous applications and integrate them into critical systems handling intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.
Army sees counter-drone tools for cooks, medics
The threats posed by the growing number of small drones make it imperative that counter-UAS systems can be operated by all service members.
Duct tape and baling wire: 3 ugly truths about innovation
Innovation is possible if teams embrace failure, focus on overall intent and tap into the power of diversity.
IRS deploys bots to streamline procurement processes
When the IRS procurement office had to insert new telecommunications security language into all its contracts, a bot accomplished in three days what would otherwise have taken a year.
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