Top Headlines: The Latest Data News Digest
In the ever-evolving world of technology, there's always something new and exciting to discover. Here's a roundup of recent advancements that are sure to pique your interest.
First, step into the future of space exploration with Felix & Paul Studios' virtual reality exhibit in Houston. Visitors can now use a virtual reality headset to walk through the International Space Station and accompany astronauts on a spacewalk, offering an unprecedented immersive experience [1].
Meanwhile, back on Earth, the U.K. Met Office has used a supercomputer to predict weather conditions for the upcoming winter season. The forecast suggests a 60 percent chance of average rainfall patterns, a 30 percent chance of wetter conditions, and a 10 percent chance of drier conditions. However, the U.K. Environment Agency has issued a warning about increased chances of flooding due to these predicted weather conditions [2].
In other news, researchers at ETH Zurich, in partnership with the Swiss Data Science Center, are constructing a 22.5 meter-high AI-designed green architectural sculpture inspired by the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. The construction is being carried out using four robots at ETH Zurich [3].
Moving on to the world of food, Snapchat has developed an AI system that scans food items and suggests recipes. The system works by using the camera to capture images of meals, groceries, or even fridge contents, then applies AI models to instantly recognize multiple food items shown in the photo. Once the foods are identified, the AI provides nutritional information such as calories, protein, carbs, and fats in real time. Additionally, the system generates AI-curated recipes based on the scanned food items or photos, including ingredients and step-by-step cooking instructions [4].
Elsewhere, Netvue, a smart home technology company in China, has created a camera that can identify 6,000 different bird species [5]. On the medical front, researchers at the University of Arizona have created a medical device with sensors that can transmit data about an individual's bone health, growth, or recovery to a doctor's smartphone [6].
These innovations showcase the incredible potential of AI and robotics in various aspects of our lives, from space exploration to food preparation and even bird watching. Stay tuned for more updates on these exciting developments!
[1] Source: https://www.engadget.com/2021/10/19/felix-paul-space-station-vr-exhibit-houston/ [2] Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-60805232 [3] Source: https://www.ethz.ch/en/news-and-events/eth-news/news/2021-10/eth-zurich-unveils-ai-inspired-green-sculpture.html [4] Source: https://www.engadget.com/2021/09/28/snapchat-food-scanning-ai-scan-eats/ [5] Source: https://www.engadget.com/2021/10/01/netvue-bird-camera-identifies-6000-species/ [6] Source: https://www.engadget.com/2021/10/05/university-of-arizona-smart-bone-sensor-doctors-smartphone/
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