Robert Lea

How AI Can Assist in Caring for the Elderly

Can AI remotely care for an aging population?

New Google AI Tool Could Potentially Identify Skin Conditions

Google’s new Dermatology Assist app identifies skin and nail conditions prompting users to seek a professional medical diagnosis.

3D Printed Robotic ‘Elephant Trunk’ is Guided by Machine Learning

Taking their inspiration from nature, researchers have designed a low-cost robotic arm that mimics the strength and flexibility of an elephant’s trunk.

The Artificial Intelligence Tool that can Detect Melanoma

A newly developed system could use neural networks to spot 'ugly duckling' pre-cancerous lesions on a patient's skin, potentially detecting cancer more efficiently.

The Voice-Activated AI Backpack for the Visually-Impaired

A newly designed backpack relies on AI to help its visually-impaired wearer to navigate the world around them.

New Algorithm Could Aid the Rise of Soft Robots for Tricky Tasks

Soft robot development could benefit from an algorithm that optimizes sensor placement allowing such machines to better ‘understand’ their environments.

How AI Can be Used in Glove-Form to Help Hand Weakness

A new lightweight AI-powered robotic glove pioneered by a Scottish biotech start-up, BioLiberty, could help deliver independence to millions of people with reduced mobility.

How AI can Help in Detecting Marine Litter

Moving from the Lab to the Mainstream - Microsoft's Machine-Learning Tool

Reinforced Learning systems are ready to make the jump from the research bench to real-world applications.

How AI-powered ‘Puff Technology’ can Help Smokers Quit

New research will observe how smokers use e-cigarettes and help them quit smoking using newly developed ‘puff technology.’