Posted on March 2nd, 2010 by jxh
Two companies believe that they have created the ultimate truth-revealing technology to help accurately determine who should go to jail and who should be freed.
Instead of relying on polygraph tests (see above image), which use pulse and breathing measurements to catch liars, the companies are using brain-scanning fMRI (functional magnetic-resonance imaging) scanners, which work by detecting the change of oxygen levels in response to neural activity. If a section of the brain is working hard, it will use more oxygen and glow brighter on the scan.
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Tags: Biomedical, Computer, Electrical
Posted on March 1st, 2010 by jxh
If you plan on working in an auto factory or going into space anytime in the future, your most helpful coworker just might be a robot.
GM partnered with NASA to create Robonaut 2, also known as R2, a humanoid machine that can manipulate tools and other objects with greater dexterity than previous models. GM and NASA have spent three years working on Robonaut 2 at Johnson Space Center in Houston, and will continue to make improvements until R2 is deemed mission-ready. Watch the following video to learn more about how R2 was created
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Tags: Aerospace, Mechanical, Robotics
Posted on February 10th, 2010 by jxh
If you ever thought crime-fighting comic book superheroes were just fantasy, think again. And not just Batman’s fancy car and Iron Man’s high-tech suit – we’re talking real super powers.
Engineers have now produced two devices that will bring to life Superman’s x-ray vision and Spider-Man’s ability to crawl up walls.
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Tags: Chemical, Defense
Posted on February 3rd, 2010 by axb
Last year we blogged about injury-detecting football helmets, but that’s not the only place where engineering and football collide. This Sunday, the New Orleans Saints and the Indianapolis Colts will face off in Florida for the 44th Superbowl. In honor of that, we turn your attention to a couple of stand-out college athletes who also happen to be engineers.
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Tags: Aerospace, College, Computer, Electrical, Sports
Posted on January 27th, 2010 by axb
This year marks not only the beginning of a new decade, but also the 50th anniversary of the creation of the laser. Though we tend to take them for granted, lasers have revolutionized the way we live. They allow us to surf the web, watch movies on DVD, and scan barcodes at the grocery store; they also enable eye surgery, study the planet, target weapons, and facilitate worldwide communication. And, of course, can create dazzling displays of light for your band’s next performance (cool laser videos after jump)
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Tags: Computer, Electrical, Energy, Environmental, Nuclear, Technology
