5G offers a faster mobile network, with decreased latency, higher data capacity and greater reliability. For industrial systems, this means an improved ability to respond…
The Promise of Smart Cities
Smart cities are on the rise and hold promises to improve the lives of residents. Traffic Efficiency Smart cities promise to improve traffic flow with…
The Current State of Facial Recognition
The use of facial recognition in public safety and public services has long been controversial. The technology offers several benefits but demographic biases have given…
COVID-19 Fast Tracks Digital Water Management
With COVID-19, many water management facilities made the decision to delay water shutoff due to delinquent payments. Facilities must also handle supply shortages, shifting water…
AI for Smart Heart Disease Detection
Machine learning is being used to improve heart disease testing, find new risk markers and monitor heart patients. More Accurate Test Readings A coronary CT…
Shining Brighter: Smart Poles for Smart Cities
We don’t give much thought to street lamps. They light our way but are capable of so much more. By incorporating cameras and sensors, smart…
Where We’re Going, We Need Smart Roads
Sensors monitor the surface of smart roads in real time to detect accidents, adapt to weather conditions, generate electricity and much more. Anatomy of a…
What is Neuromorphic Computing?
Traditional computers work linearly with strict instruction sets and logic gates. As demands on computing power continue to increase, such rigid design has limitations. Neuromorphic…
Earlier – and Better – Cancer Detection
The earlier cancer is detected, the more effectively it can be treated. However, cancer can be difficult to detect in the early stages. New artificial…