Author: Connected World

We all know robots have long been used in many industries to create efficiencies in production. Now, we are seeing robots come to the rescue to reduce children’s stress before surgery, which could help aid six out of every 10 young patients who must undergo surgery suffering from stress before they receive anesthesia. Consider the example of an affective computing and social robot from a project at the UOC (Universitat Oberta de Catalunya). The small vehicle is equipped with AI (artificial intelligence) and sensors that can pick up signals about the child’s emotional state and react accordingly. Here is how…

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Spring has sprung and sports are in full swing for many. New technologies—such as AR (augmented reality)—can help sports companies maintain fan engagement while intensifying media competition. Let’s explore how this market will evolve with the rise of AR. GlobalData forecasts the overall AR market will grow at a rate of 21% from $22 billion in 2022 to $100 billion in 2030. The report suggests fan experiences will offer the most lucrative and accessible opportunities for AR integration. Here is how this can help: Provide more engagement and analysis of events in broadcasting. Provide technology to help players—for example a…

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