The integration of technology into the surgical field has vastly improved efficiency, quality, and patient care. Among the most significant developments in recent years is robotic-assisted surgery, particularly with the Davinci surgical robot system. This technology has revolutionized precision in surgery and has demonstrated advantageous patient outcomes including lesser blood loss, pain, and recovery time.…
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has disclosed the first-in-air trial of an AI-piloted jet in a simulated combat against a human-operated F-16. The AI pilot performance was demonstrated at the Air Force Test Pilot School at Edwards Air Force Base, California in September 2023 but was only recently announced. The AI system, developed…
Cloud infrastructure plays a pivotal role in the evolution and fruition of AI in today's technology landscape. However, managing this infrastructure and integrating it into the work process can present significant challenges. Deployment pipelines are complex to establish and coordinating cloud settings with application code is often cumbersome. To automate DevOps, many companies develop their…
Researchers at MIT have developed a technique to give animators greater control over the movements of their 2D and 3D characters. Their method generates barycentric coordinates, mathematical functions that dictate how shapes bend, stretch, and move through space. Unlike other methods, this approach offers flexibility by allowing animators to choose suitable functions for achieving desired…
MIT has had an eventful year, from President Sally Kornbluth's inauguration and Nobel Prize in Chemistry winner Professor Moungi Bawendi, to headline-making scientific and technological strides. Among the notable instances of 2023, one of the most inspiring highlights was Steve Hartman's exploration of the science of kindness towards Professor Anette “Peko” Hosoi.
An essential focus was…
The highly-anticipated Bitcoin Halving event took place over the weekend on April 20. Similar to the FIFA World Cup, this event only occurs once every four years. It was celebrated by various enthusiasts across the globe, with some celebrations sponsored by crypto companies.
Just a day before the event, Bitcoin experienced a surge in its…