How can self-driving cars see better? Make their sensors more human.

That extra help could go a long way, especially as robotaxi companies like Waymo and Zoox prepare to put more and more of ...
techtimes

World Cup 2026 Becomes Tech’s Biggest Live Test: AI Offside, Smart Ball and Player Data

A general view of FIFA World Cup 2026 signage at Kansas City Stadium on June 08, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. Jay Biggerstaff/Getty Images The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11 and runs ...

This tiny sensor could help self-driving cars and robots see better in the dark

Penn State researchers have developed a light-adaptive sensor inspired by the human eye that could help self-driving cars and robots maintain visual accuracy in changing lighting conditions.
IEEE

A Real-Time Proximity Sensing System Using Point Cloud Segmentation in an Octree Structure

Abstract: This article presents a novel third-party proximity sensing system for external observation to detect potential collisions between objects in real time. The proposed system, implemented ...
The Conversation

Quantum sensors use atoms, electrons and light as ultra‑steady rulers – detecting faint motion, magnetism and gravity for navigation, medicine and science

Quantum computers get a lot of attention, even though they are not ready for prime time, but quantum sensors are already doing useful work. These sensors measure fields, forces and motion so small ...
Phys.org

Quantum sensors use atoms, electrons and light as ultra‑steady rulers

Quantum computers get a lot of attention, even though they are not ready for prime time, but quantum sensors are already doing useful work. These sensors measure fields, forces and motion so small ...
Houston Chronicle

Quantum sensors use atoms, electrons and light as ultra-steady rulers – detecting faint motion, magnetism and gravity for navigation, medicine and science

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Alex Krasnok, Florida International University (THE CONVERSATION) Quantum computers ...
Engadget

Sony's A7R VI blends speed with a 67MP stacked sensor

Sony A7R cameras have always been more about resolution than speed, but with its latest model, the company has flipped that equation. The 67-megapixel A7R VI is not only Sony's highest-resolution ...
Ars Technica

Microsoft will lean on your CPU to speed up Windows 11’s apps and animations

Microsoft has heard your complaints about Windows 11, and it wants to make things better. That has been the messaging out of Microsoft for most of this year, and the company is also going out of its ...
9to5google

Pixel 11 Pro will ditch the temperature sensor, leak says – did you use it?

After three generations, Google is apparently saying goodbye to its built-in temperature sensor on Pixel 11 Pro. 2023’s Pixel 8 Pro introduced one of Google’s first new hardware features in some time, ...
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Speedflyer skims mountains in high-speed proximity flight in France

A speedflyer glides at high speed just meters above mountainous terrain. The flight showcases precision control while navigating close to the ground. The footage captures the thrill and risk of ...