Worried about human-robot interaction? Worry no more. Maybe. UBC researchers have designed a new, inexpensive and flexible sensor which can be used to make foldable screens and highly sensitive artificial skins. As a bonus, it might just keep us from getting harmed by a robot. Sensor technology has been advancing in leaps and bounds over […]
NBA takes cautious approach to the adoption of wearable technologyIn a sign that the debate over wearable technology in professional sports is still ongoing, the NBA Players Association has reached a bargaining agreement with the league which prohibits NBA teams from using data obtained from wearable technology in contract negotiations. Among other things, the new agreement sets out the terms and conditions for the […]