Inspired by the work of psychologists who study the human face for clues that someone is telling a high-stakes lie, UB computer scientists are exploring whether machines can also read the visual cues that give away deceit.
Computer Sciences
Mar 26, 2012
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Eye-tracking technology allows people with disabilities to use their eyes to operate a computer. Imagine moving your eyes to direct the cursor to a link on a Web page. Then you just blink instead of click.
Engineering
Apr 1, 2010
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Behavioural sleep is ubiquitous among animals, from insects to man. In humans, sleep is also characterized by brain activity: periods of slow-wave activity are each followed by short phases of Rapid-Eye-Movement sleep (REM ...
Plants & Animals
Apr 28, 2016
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Tired of spinning that steering wheel? Try this: German researchers have developed a new technology that lets drivers steer cars using only their eyes.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Apr 23, 2010
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It's a question that keeps some scientists awake at night: Do spiders sleep?
Plants & Animals
Aug 8, 2022
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(PhysOrg.com) -- The brain activity of ostriches in REM sleep is unique, alternating between fast, small waves - characteristic of REM sleep in other birds, and large, slow waves typical of those occurring during slow wave ...
Plants & Animals
Aug 25, 2011
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Ever wish your eyes were lasers? A laptop prototype brings that wish closer to reality.
Consumer & Gadgets
Mar 1, 2011
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Imagine rolling your eyes to help you see more clearly. Although it wouldn't work for humans, new research published today in Nature Communications has shown mantis shrimp use eye rotations to enhance their polarization vision.
Plants & Animals
Jul 12, 2016
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If you prefer to order your pizza without going through all the trouble of actually speaking, Pizza Hut has just the thing for you—"the world's first subconscious menu." You sit down, glance through the menu, and before ...
Hi Tech & Innovation
Dec 8, 2014
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Computers may soon understand people better than their spouses do, courtesy of innovations from startup Affectiva that expand on groundbreaking sensing research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Hi Tech & Innovation
Apr 1, 2011
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