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Sonar on stock smartwatches leads to hand-tracking breakthrough

New first-of-its-kind wearable technology from researchers at Cornell and KAIST, in South Korea, brings that vision closer to reality. The system, called WatchHand, equips off-the-shelf smartwatches with AI-powered micro sonar capable of tracking hand movements.

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AI tools show promise for diagnosing advanced heart failure.

Applying artificial intelligence techniques to cardiac ultrasound data may make it easier to identify patients with advanced heart failure, a new study has found.

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AI assistants can sway writers’ attitudes, even when they’re watching for bias

Artificial intelligence-powered writing tools such as autocomplete suggestions can definitely change the way people express themselves, but can they also change how they think? Cornell researchers think so.

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Computer vision connects real-world images with building layouts
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AI gives scientists a boost, but at the cost of too many mediocre papers
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Researchers make it easier to visualize 3D scenes from photos
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Chemical and Engineering News features new work by Yin on how AI is transforming scientific publishing
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Cornell Bowers 2025: A year of breakthroughs + new beginnings
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What’s old is new: customizable system for sustainable cooling
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New 3D benchmark leaves AI in knots
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Rand speaks with Slate about his new research on political chatbots
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Seamless tech: ‘OriStitch’ threads computation and 3D textiles
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