'Curved' Walking and a Depth Camera Detect Early Cognitive Decline
A first-of-its-kind engineering study using a new tool suggests that to detect subtle gait impairments in older adults that often are prevalent in the early stages of cognitive decline, "throw them a curve."
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Tech Runway® Announces 13th Venture Class
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Tech Runway® recently accepted 13 companies to participate in the 13th cohort of its Venture Program.
In-vehicle Sensors Help Detect Cognitive Changes in Older Drivers
51³Ô¹ÏÍø researchers are using unobtrusive sensors and monitoring devices in older drivers' vehicles as a first step toward widespread use of a low-cost, early warning system of possible changes in cognition.
New AI Technique Significantly Boosts Medicare Fraud Detection
Engineering researchers explored the "vast sea" of big Medicare data, Parts B and D, using a novel technique they developed, which could conserve substantial resources for the Medicare system.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Engineering Receives $2.6 Million NSF CyberCorps Scholarship Grant
The College of Engineering and Computer Science has received a $2.6 million grant from the National Science Foundation to establish a scholarship program in the burgeoning and critical field of cybersecurity.
Study Uncovers Mechanics of 'Tail-Whipping' in Thresher Sharks
Like Indiana Jones, thresher sharks have mastered the art of the whip using their tails. New research provides details on their extreme body bending that enables these expert hunters to weaponize their tails.
New AI Method Counts Manatee Clusters in Real Time
51³Ô¹ÏÍø College of Engineering and Computer Science researchers are among the first to use a deep learning-based crowd counting approach that could help endangered species in complex environments.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Receives USDA $1 Million Grant for Microbiome Innovation Center
South Florida's first-of-its-kind center will help address complex challenges facing traditional agriculture and declining interest of the next generation in food, agriculture and natural resources careers.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø, NAI Offer Students Intellectual Property Certificate
51³Ô¹ÏÍø College of Engineering and Computer Science and the National Academy of Inventors® announced the expansion of an intellectual property certificate for 51³Ô¹ÏÍø to gain knowledge on protecting innovations.
