Software
Can we ‘vaccinate’ artificial intelligence against adversarial attacks?
Researchers from CSIRO’s Data61 have developed a world-first ‘vaccine’ to protect AI althorigims from attacks.
Just like the human brain, artificial intelligence can be biased
Think artificial intelligence is unbiased? Think again. Researchers are finding the technology can reflect the flaws of the humans who...
Facial-recognition software is now being used to find celestial bodies
Identifying millions of radio galaxies can be an insurmountable task, but with the help of a new artificial intelligence (AI)...
This app can ‘hear’ whether kids have ear infections
Ear infections are a common concern for parents of young children. Engineering researchers in the US have developed a smartphone...
Why educating people is the best defence against cyber attacks
The new head of one of Australia’s top cybersecurity research bodies is ready for cyber attacks from all angles.
AI and machine learning are helping engineers take drone delivery to the next step
A while ago, Dr Terry Martin predicted unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were on the cusp of some very interesting developments,...
Can we create crash-free driverless cars? One engineer is pursuing the tech
Ryan Eustice is creating a self-driving car that will never cause an accident.
New tech helps autonomous cars get their bearings day or night
Visual semantics allow robots to recognise places from opposing viewpoints.Place recognition is vital for robots and autonomous cars, but the...
A WA startup is building something big from small council approvals
A startup founded by an engineer and a building scientist is set to launch an online ‘one-stop-shop’ for creating smart...
New app could improve pedestrian safety and city planning all in one
Texting or listening to music can be hazardous distractions for people crossing busy roads, but UK researchers are developing an...
