COVID-19 and mental health: Why socially assistive robots are better than humans
2020 has been the most stressful year with the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, negatively affecting the mental health of nearly 78% of the...
10 cool gadgets that make us feel like we live in the future
The future is always associated with super cool and innovative gadgets. Look at the pace of technological advancement in the past couple of decades......
Unlocking the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in insurance
With technological innovations and evolving customer expectations in changing competitor landscapes, the insurance industry has been undergoing rapid changes in recent years.
Among all new...
Ambient assisted living (AAL) for the elderly and patients with chronic diseases
The concept of a smart home or smart environment consists of a network of smart sensors, wearables, and automated mechanisms in the Internet of...
Wearables in medical insurance – Opportunities and Pitfalls
The proliferation of wearables and the data they generate have some benefits to insurers. Offering wearables to insurance policyholders presents new opportunities not previously...
The future of drones: What to expect in the next decade
Drones have transformed human lives for better and for worse. On the one hand, we have very innovative solutions that have been invented through...
Wearables for heart monitoring – Frequently asked questions from users
Earlier wearable technologies were designed and used to collect the most basic health information, primarily related to exercise, such as the number of steps,...
Limitations and unintended consequences of C-UAS technologies
The effective mitigation of all threats posed by either careless or malevolent UAS operations begins with the ability to detect the presence of a...
Autonomous vehicles – Future implications for highway infrastructure
Autonomous vehicles are currently in development and testing stages with several leading companies fine-tuning their Level 4 pilot projects in all conditions. To become...
Commercial drones – Top 13 innovative companies in the market
Drones have multiple commercial applications across industries such as farming, entertainment, delivery, and logistics, some of which go beyond essential surveillance, photography, or videos.
Some...
10 commonly used sensors on mining drones you should know
Underground mining has unique and significant safety hazards compared to surface mining, due to high-stress concentrations, weak rock masses, and limited access and air...
Anti-drone systems: Interview with Lucas Le Bell, CEO of CERBAIR
The use of drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) generates heavy deliberation and debate over the malicious uses of the technology, which can potentially...
