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Create a computer vision system using decision tree algorithms to solve a real-world problem : Humans vs. Computers Vision system
From the section: Computer Vision Basics: Part 1. In this section, we’ll cover the basic features of Computer Vision. Computer Vision Basics: Part 1: Humans vs. Computers Vision system
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How Do Digital Video Cameras Work?
Digital cameras seem to be everywhere these days. Learn how the technology has evolved from celluloid film to the digital video cameras of today and understand how advancements in video quality and the development of social media have...
Programming Electronics Academy
Functions Example One: Arduino Course 8.1
A walk through of a User Defined Function in programming.
Science360
New LHC detector technology - Installing the ATLAS IBL
Scientists and engineers installed a new component in the core of the ATLAS detector--one of two general-purpose detectors at the Large Hadron Collider. This new component, called the Insertable B-Layer, sits merely centimeters from the...
Next Animation Studio
Sensors on ferry to monitor water quality in Puget Sound
A team at the University of Washington is using ferries equipped with a current sensor known as Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers, or ADCPS, in its hull to monitor the water quality in Puget Sound estuary, where fresh water mixes with...
Programming Electronics Academy
analogRead in Ardiuno: Arduino Course 4.11
Using analogRead() to read analog inputs with Arduino.
Science360
Sweat sensors: Engineering breakthrough tools for health diagnostics - Science Nation
This research team is sweating the small stuff -- in sweat! With support from the National Science Foundation (NSF), device engineer Jason Heikenfeld of the University of Cincinnati and a multidisciplinary team are developing new...
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Ultrasound 3-D sensing tech for improved gesture recognition - CES 2016
NSF-funded small business Chirp Microsystems is developing an ultrasound 3-D sensing technology that lets users play music or check email on a tablet with the wave of a hand. David Horsley, company co-founder and professor of electrical...
Next Animation Studio
New sensor could lead to artificial skin with superhuman perception
A new type of sensor developed by researchers could lead to artificial skin that could help burn victims "feel" and help protect workers.
Professor Dave Explains
The Inflammasome
When you get a bacterial infection, the immune response needs to be very rapid. But it can take hours to sense a threat, and generating effector proteins in response takes time. Luckily, we all have large protein complexes called...
Mediacorp
Revolutionizing Toilet Design for Public Health
Public toilets are unclean spaces in large part because of their design. From contactless appliances to retractable walls, an architectural designer discusses ideas about how to design a cleaner bathroom. Pandemic Changes part 4/6
Paul Marriott
Tutorial: Automatic Smart Fan Step-by-Step w/Arduino Nano, Shield, DHT11, Relay Switch & mBlock 5
Full-fledged tutorial (with diagrams) for an automated smart fan prototype system. Fan is programmed to turn on and off when temperature sensor reaches a certain temperature. Uses Arduino Nano microcontroller with a special connectivity...
Programming Electronics Academy
Tutorial 08: analogRead() and the Serial Port: Arduino Course for Absolute Beginners (ReM)
Arduino Course for Absolute Beginners Knowing if something is on or off can be extremely useful, but often you will want to know more. How bright is the light? How fast is the satellite moving? These types of answers are often analog -...
Flipping Physics
(2 of 2) Measuring the Rotational Inertia of a Bike Wheel
1) Calculating if our answer makes sense. 2) Why can’t we sum the torques on everything? 3) Finding the force of tension.
APMonitor
Import Data and Analyze with Python
Python programming language allows sophisticated data analysis and visualization. This tutorial is a basic step-by-step introduction on how to import a text file (CSV), perform simple data analysis, export the results as a text file, and...
National Institute of Standards and Technology
NIST Imaging System Detects Hidden Threats
NIST researcher Dan Becker describes and demonstrates a prototype video imaging system for detecting concealed weapons at distances up to 28 meters. The system uses NIST superconducting sensors to detect emitted or reflected light.
National Institute of Standards and Technology
No Strings Attached: NIST Protocol Helps Communicate Biometrics from Anywhere
NIST computer scientist Matt Aronoff describes the NIST Biometrics Web Services project, a new protocol that allows any device that can communicate with the Web to accept data from any biometrics sensors (such as fingerprint scanners,...
Science360
SENSOR TECH THAT GIVES ROBOTS THE HUMAN SENSE OF TOUCH _ CES 2016
National Science Foundation-funded small business SynTouch has developed a sensor technology that gives robots the ability to replicate -- and sometimes exceed -- the human sense of touch. Their sensor is modeled after the human...
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SMARTPHONE-COMPATIBLE DEVICE TO DETECT MISLABELED DRUGS
A new more affordable, portable, smartphone-compatible spectrometer could soon help users detect mislabeled or fake pills. The device, which is being developed by NSF-funded small business Stratio, Inc., is based on a shortwave infrared...
Cerebellum
Space Facts II - Advanced Sensors From Space Research
Space Facts II puts viewers on the forefront of space exploration, examining its role on Earth in fighting forest fires, controlling diseases (such as diabetes), combating air pollution and mapping solar and lunar cycles. This video...
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Novel approach advances home and health sensors - Science Nation
Computer science team successfully taps electronic "noise" to reveal details about water and energy use Description: You may get a breakdown of your home energy use in your monthly bill, but what if you could see how much energy your...
APMonitor
Import Data and Analyze with MATLAB
Data are frequently available in text file format. This tutorial reviews how to import data, create trends and custom calculations, and then export the data in text file format from MATLAB. Source code is available from...
Programming Electronics Academy
Floating Pins, Pull-Up Resistors and Arduino
This tutorial talks about floating pins. Specifically, what they are, why they are unwanted and how to deal with them.
Zach Star
What I Did During My Engineering Internship
This video covers my experience as an engineering intern. During this internship I had a summer long project that consisted of making a prototype of a handheld printer. My job was at a cubicle and I did work full time (from 9-5). Most of...