Emotion recognition has always been a crucial aspect of interpreting and understanding human behavior. However, traditional methods using static images have limitations in capturing the dynamic nature of emotions. The groundbreaking research by Lanbo Xu introduces a new method that utilizes a convolutional neural network (CNN) to analyze video sequences of facial expressions, providing a
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The repercussions of the Volkswagen “dieselgate” scandal are far-reaching, with the former CEO, Martin Winterkorn, now facing trial for his involvement in the debacle. This trial comes after nine years since the scandal first came to light and shook the automotive industry to its core. Winterkorn is set to be tried on charges of fraud
Fuel cells have emerged as groundbreaking energy-conversion solutions with the ability to generate electricity through electrochemical reactions, without the harmful emissions associated with combustion. These cells hold immense potential in powering a wide range of technologies, from electric vehicles to portable chargers and industrial machines. However, the widespread adoption of fuel cells has been hindered
In a world where the gig economy is on the rise and technology has revolutionized the way we live, it is no surprise that the traditional public transit system is being questioned. A group of researchers at Concordia University has proposed a new approach called On-Demand Transit (ODT) that could potentially transform the way suburban
In the world of computer science, the concept of bipartite matching is a crucial algorithmic problem that has a wide range of applications. From rideshare services to medical residency programs, the ability to pair entities in an optimal way is essential for maximizing efficiency and satisfaction. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Associate Professor Saket Navlakha has
The bustling city of Nairobi, known for its vibrant tech industry, has recently seen the introduction of robot service in one of its eateries – the Robot Cafe. The cafe, believed to be the first of its kind in Nairobi and East Africa, features three robots alongside human waiters to serve food and entertain customers.
The recent blocking of social media platform X in Brazil has stirred up a heated debate among users and politicians regarding the legitimacy of the ban. This action has left many Brazilians feeling lost and confused as they struggle to navigate other social media platforms in the absence of X. The shutdown of Elon Musk’s
Generative AI tools are believed to revolutionize business operations, saving companies significant time and money. However, Microsoft vice president Vik Singh highlights a critical flaw in current generative AI models – the inability to admit when they do not know what to do. Singh emphasizes the importance of a model raising its metaphorical hand and
Artificial intelligence researchers have recently come under fire for inadvertently including links to suspected child sexual abuse imagery in their dataset used to train popular AI image-generator tools. The LAION research dataset, a massive index of online images and captions utilized by leading AI image-making tools like Stable Diffusion and Midjourney, was found to contain
Virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR) technologies have become increasingly popular in various industries for training purposes. A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Toronto has shed light on the effects of using VR and AR on real-world performance. The study, published in the journal Scientific Reports, revealed some surprising findings