See an example of 3D hand tracking research from Microsoft, in proceedings at SIGGRAPH 2016. Researchers created virtual controls that are thin enough that you can touch your fingers together to get an experience of touching something hard. They also developed sensory experiences that allow people to push against something soft and pliant rather than hard and unforgiving, which appears to feel more authentic. Read more at: http://bit.ly/29bdUNM
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Our oceans are unexplored and undersampled — today, we still know more about other planets than our own. How can we get to a better understanding of this vast, important ecosystem? Explorer Sebastien de Halleux shares how a new fleet of wind- and solar-powered drones is collecting data at sea in unprecedented detail, revealing insights into things like global weather and the health of our fish stocks. Learn more about what a better grasp of the ocean could mean for us back on land.
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Robots are designed for speed and precision — but their rigidity has often limited how they’re used. In this illuminating talk, biomedical engineer Giada Gerboni shares the latest developments in “soft robotics,” an emerging field that aims to create nimble machines that imitate nature, like a robotic octopus. Learn more about how these flexible structures could play a critical role in surgery, medicine and our daily lives.
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In this talk, Jamie delves into the little known world of synaesthesia – a biological condition that causes people’s senses to ‘join up’ when stimulated. By looking at the experiences of synaesthetes, we can understand how their different sensory systems are entangled, consider what these entanglements mean for the creation of artistic masterpieces, and ponder on the broader nature of the human sensory experience.
Jamie Ward is currently professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Sussex.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx
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Zapp performed “Computer Love” at the Terrace Theater in Long Beach Ca. on 4/15/17.
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Expulsé de sa communauté, un homme-loup décide de mettre un terme à cette discrimination.
Banned from his town because of his animality, a wolf man decides to make this segregation come to an end.De François BARREAU, Marion DELANNOY, Claire FAUVEL, Rachid GUENDOUZE, Vincent NGHIEM, Benoit TRANCHET, étudiants de la formation Concepteur et réalisateur de films d’animation (3e année) à GOBELINS, l’école de l’image.
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Daimler Trucks sets up global E-Mobility Group and presents two new electric trucks for the U.S. market
• Daimler Trucks consolidates its global know-how for electric drivetrains in commercial vehicles in the new unit E-Mobility Group (EMG)
• Gesa Reimelt new head of E-Mobility Group
• Fully electric Freightliner eCascadia heavy-duty truck and medium-duty Freightliner eM2 presented in the U.S.
• Electric innovation fleet of 30 vehicles will go to first customers before the end of 2018, series production planned beginning 2021
• Martin Daum, member of the Daimler Board of Management for Trucks and Buses:
“We are the undisputed global leader of the trucking industry and we intend to remain in that position with electric trucks. We were first-movers on electric trucks and strive to set the standard in each relevant segment in which we compete. With the formation of our new global E-Mobility Group, we will maximize the impact of our investments in this key strategic technology. Thus, we can pursue the best solutions in batteries, charging solutions and energy management.”Daimler Trucks is establishing a global organization for e-mobility, including a new leadership function. During today’s Capital Market & Technology Days in the U.S., Daimler Trucks also presented two new, fully-electric trucks from Freightliner, its leading U.S. truck brand. The world’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer presented the new Freightliner eCascadia, a heavy-duty electric truck for long-distance operations (15 t GVW) in Portland (Oregon). A fully-electric variant of the Freightliner eM2 106 covers the medium segment (9 to 12 t GVW). Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is planning to hand over an innovation fleet of around 30 electric trucks to its first customers in the U.S. in the course of this year. As is already the case with the fully-electric FUSO eCanter light truck and the medium Mercedes-Benz eActros, it is the company’s objective to gain experience in eTrucks by working together with customers to establish how electric trucks can be efficiently deployed in day-to-day transport operations.
With the two e-trucks from Freightliner, the Mercedes-Benz eActros, the FUSO eCanter, the fully-electric Mercedes-Benz Citaro city bus and the Thomas Built Saf-T Liner C2 Jouley school bus, Daimler Trucks & Buses already has the broadest portfolio of fully-electric commercial vehicles to be found anywhere.Martin Daum, member of the Daimler Board of Management for Trucks and Buses, stated: “We are the undisputed global leader of the trucking industry and we intend to remain in that position with electric trucks and buses. We were first-movers on electric trucks and strive to set the standard in each relevant segment. With the formation of our new global E-Mobility Group, we will maximize the impact of our investments in this key strategic technology. Thus, we can pursue the best solutions in batteries, charging solutions and energy management.”
Freightliner eCascadia and eM2 for the NAFTA region
The Freightliner eCascadia is based on the Cascadia, the most successful heavy-duty long-distance truck (class 8) in the North American market.730 hp is almost silently generated under the characteristically long, U.S.-style hood. At 550 kWh, its batteries provide enough energy for a range of up to 400 km (250 miles), and can be recharged to around 80 percent within 90 minutes to cover a further 320 km (200 miles).
The Freightliner eM2 106 is intended for local distribution operations and last-mile delivery services. The batteries of the new electric version provide 325 KWh for up to 480 hp. The range of the eM2 is around 370 km (230 miles). The batteries can be recharged to around 80 percent within 60 minutes, sufficient for a range of around 300 km (184 miles).
Frank Reintjes added, “With our trucks and buses we want to make our customers more succesful. This applies to both electric trucks and conventional powertrains. Hence, we designed the Freightliner eCascadia and the eM2 here in the U.S., according to the specific requirements of our customers. As the undisputed market leader in North America, we know that only trucks and buses that fully meet the needs of transport operators will prevail in the market.”
Before the end of this year, a total of around 30 units of these models will go to the first customers in North America. With this innovation fleet, DTNA is working with transport companies in day-to-day operations to find out more about transport assignments for emission-free trucks, in order to respond to customer needs even better in the further development of electric drive systems.
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Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez vowed to dismiss crimes related to low level possession for people who request a dismissal of charges against them. CBS2’s Chris Wragge reports.
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Video for SIGGRAH 2018 paper
Authors: Qi Sun, Anjul Patney, Li-Yi Wei, Omer Shapira, Jingwan Lu, Paul Asente, Suwen Zhu, Morgan McGuire, David Luebke, and Arie Kaufman
(Video narrator: Mavey Ma)
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