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1. A Moon Shot's Failure Changes a Lesson Plan

Author

Chang, Kenneth

Subjects
Moon cars -- Research, Space shuttles -- Launching, College students -- Works, General interest, News, opinion and commentary, Carnegie Mellon University -- Research
Abstract

Carnegie Mellon University students built Iris, a tiny lunar rover. When the spacecraft carrying it to the moon malfunctioned, they turned their vacation house into mission control. A gaggle of [...]

Published
2024

2. Building a Machine With an Artistic Side

Author

Whang, Oliver

Subjects
Artificial intelligence -- Forecasts and trends, Acrylic painting -- Innovations, Robots -- Product development, Art, Abstract -- Innovations, Market trend/market analysis, Artificial intelligence, Robot, General interest, News, opinion and commentary, Carnegie Mellon University -- Research
Abstract

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University developed a robot that can paint an abstract acrylic. Is it art? One day recently, on a table in Jean Oh's lab in the Squirrel [...]

Published
2023

3. For environment, public transport, ride-hailing a harm

Subjects
Ridesharing -- Environmental aspects, Driverless cars -- Environmental aspects, Automobile industry, Business, Carnegie Mellon University -- Research
Abstract

Ride-hailing fleets hold the potential to someday reduce the amount of pollution collectively spewing from cars. In all likelihood, however, they're making matters worse. All while weakening public transportation. That's [...]

Published
2021

4. The benefit of introducing variability in single-server queues with application to quality-based service domains

Author

Xu, Ying and Scheller-Wolf, Alan

Subjects
File servers -- Information management -- Analysis -- Quality management, Queues (Computers) -- Analysis -- Research, Content provider -- Customer relations -- Information management, Company systems management, Content delivery service, Content provider, Business, Mathematics, Carnegie Mellon University -- Research
Abstract

We propose a static service differentiation policy for a single-server queueing system serving homogeneous customers. We show that by randomly assigning customers different service grades with different service rates, the [...]

Published
2015
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5. Dynamic Noodles: Flat Pasta That Turns Into 3-D Shapes: All You Need to Do Is Add Boiling Water

Author

Renault, Marion

Subjects
Food research, Food industry -- Product development, Pasta products -- Product development -- Packaging -- Properties, Food and beverage production/distribution software, General interest, News, opinion and commentary, Carnegie Mellon University -- Research
Abstract

The engineers are in the kitchen, again. Don't be fooled. This pasta may look like your average fettuccine. But cook it for seven minutes in boiling water and it will [...]

Published
2021

6. Toward context-aware computing: experiences and lessons

Author

Anhalt, Joshua, Smailagic, Asim, Siewiorek, Daniel P., Gemperle, Francine, Salber, Daniel, Weber, Sam, Beck, Jim, and Jennings, Jim

Subjects
Artificial intelligence -- Research, Human-machine systems -- Research, Computer science -- Research, Business, Computers, Computers and office automation industries, Electronics, Carnegie Mellon University -- Research
Abstract

A context-aware pervasive-computing environment that minimizes distractions and facilitates design collaborations is discussed. The environment was developed with help from an interdisciplinary class of Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) students.

Published
2001

7. Mind-Controlled Robotic Arm

Subjects
Human-machine systems -- Research, Robotics -- Research, Health, Psychology and mental health, Social sciences, Carnegie Mellon University -- Research
Abstract

A team of researchers from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, in collaboration with the University of Minnesota, has made a breakthrough in the field of noninvasive robotic device control. Using [...]

Published
2019

8. U.S. Air Quality Worsens, Ending Years of Gains, Study Says

Author

Popovich, Nadja

Subjects
United States. Environmental Protection Agency -- Records and correspondence, Air quality -- Forecasts and trends, Air pollution -- Forecasts and trends, Particulate pollutants -- Forecasts and trends, Environmental protection, Pollution, Economists, Market trend/market analysis, General interest, News, opinion and commentary, Clean Air Act, Carnegie Mellon University -- Research
Abstract

New data reveals that damaging air pollution has increased nationally since 2016, reversing a decades-long trend toward cleaner air. An analysis of Environmental Protection Agency data published this week by [...]

Published
2019

9. From Robots That Can Hold Cards To A.I. That Bets, Bluffs and Wins

Author

Metz, Cade

Subjects
Facebook Inc. -- Research, Artificial intelligence -- Forecasts and trends, Information services -- Research, Robots -- Product development, Poker -- Innovations, Online gambling, Market trend/market analysis, Artificial intelligence, Robot, Information services industry, General interest, News, opinion and commentary, Carnegie Mellon University -- Research
Abstract

In his 14 years on the professional poker circuit, Darren Elias had never faced anyone who played with so little fear. A typical poker player, when dealt two Jacks -- [...]

Published
2019

10. Designing better documents: information design professionals attempt to understand what makes documents usable and to apply that knowledge in preparing functional documents and records

Author

Carliner, Saul

Subjects
Information accessibility, Information services industry, American Institutes for Research, Society for Technical Communication, Carnegie Mellon University -- Research, Guidelines for document Design (Report) -- Research, Information services industry -- Design and construction -- Research, Information resources management -- Research, Statistics -- Research, Information services -- Design and construction -- Research, Information management -- Research
Abstract

At the Core This article: * Defines information design * Shows how information design practices enhance information assets * Clarifies the relationships between information management, information architecture, and information design […]

Published
2002

11. The influence of scale on distributed file system design

Author

Satyanarayanan, Mahadev

Subjects
Software Engineering, Distributed Data Allocation, File Directories, Security, Performance, Availability, Disk Cache Software, Large-Scale Systems, System Design, Carnegie-Mellon University, Carnegie Mellon University -- Research
Published
1992

12. iWarp: a 100-MOPS, LIW microprocessor for multicomputers

Author

Peterson, Craig, Sutton, James, and Wiley, Paul

Subjects
Multiprocessing, Architecture, Design, Very-Large-Scale Integration, MIMD, Carnegie-Mellon University, Microprocessor, Processor Architecture, Research and Development, Intel Corp. -- Product information, Carnegie Mellon University -- Research, Intel iWarp (Microprocessor) -- Design and construction
Published
1991

13. To know or not to know: on the utility of models in mobile robotics

Author

Thrun, Sebastian

Subjects
Carnegie Mellon University -- Research, National Conference on Artificial Intelligence -- 1996 AD, Mobile robots -- Design and construction -- Research, Business, Design and construction, Research
Abstract

* This article describes jeeves, one of the winning entries in the 1996 Annual AAAI Mobile Robot Competition and Exhibition, held as part of the Thirteenth National Conference on Artificial [...]

Published
1997

14. Hyperion: From myth to reality

Author

Iannotta, Ben

Subjects
Roving vehicles (Astronautics) -- Research, Aerospace and defense industries, Science and technology, Carnegie Mellon University -- Research
Abstract

The planning software on Carnegie Mellon University's Hyperion Mars explorer is being developed with the goal of adapting it for a planetary mission by the request of NASA. According to Richard Volpe, manager of the Mars Regional Subsurface Access Office at the agency's Jet Propulsion Lab, the vehicle is able to manage its supply of solar energy while navaigating rugged terrain. The article discusses how Hyperion does this.

Published
2002

15. It's all relative

Author

Mahoney, Diana Phillips

Subjects
Physics, Animation Software, Rendering, Ray Tracing, Carnegie-Mellon University, Carnegie Mellon University -- Research, Doppler effect, Force and energy
Published
1991

16. Researchers challenged to improve construction

Author

Sawyer, Tom

Subjects
Weidlinger Associates -- Research, Construction industry -- Technology application, Engineering firms -- Research, Business, Construction and materials industries, Engineering and manufacturing industries, Carnegie Mellon University -- Research
Abstract

Various construction technology research projects are discussed. As an example, New York City-based engineering firm Weidlinger Associates Inc. is testing the use of vortex modeling software in construction. A number of projects are underway at Carnegie Mellon, such as the study of remote sensing using miniature robots.

Published
2002

17. Scaling up wide-area-search-munition teams

Author

Lewis, Michael, Sycara, Katia, and Scerri, Paul

Subjects
United States. Air Force. Research Laboratory -- Research, United States. Air Force. Research Laboratory -- Alliances and partnerships, Lockheed Martin Corp. -- Research, Lockheed Martin Corp. -- Alliances and partnerships, Defense industry -- Research, Defense industry -- Alliances and partnerships, Smart weapons -- Research, Drone aircraft -- Research, Photographic reconnaissance systems -- Research, Defense industry, Business, Computers, Computers and office automation industries, Electronics, Carnegie Mellon University -- Research, Carnegie Mellon University -- Alliances and partnerships, University of Pittsburgh -- Research, University of Pittsburgh -- Alliances and partnerships
Abstract

The Low-Cost Autonomous Attack System wide area search munitions are being developed to be able to coordinate each other in search of targets. Researchers from Lockheed Martin, the US Air Force Research Laboratory, Carnegie Mellon University, and the University of Pittsburgh are developing prototype interfaces and coordination algorithms for them.

Published
2009

18. Machine learning takes on the brain

Author

Schreiner, Keri

Subjects
Brain research -- Methods, Brain mapping -- Research, Machine learning -- Research, Human information processing -- Research, Business, Computers, Computers and office automation industries, Electronics, Carnegie Mellon University -- Research
Abstract

Researchers in Carnegie Mellon University are using brain imaging and machine learning technologies to investigate human information processing. The researchers are studying brain activity in response to words, line drawings, and abstract concepts.

Published
2008

19. Pittsburgh pulls ahead in driverless tech race

Author

Gardner, Greg

Subjects
Driverless cars -- Testing, News, opinion and commentary, Carnegie Mellon University -- Research
Abstract

Byline: Greg Gardner, @GregGardner12, Detroit Free Press The brainpower of Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Institute, the bumpy terrain and a high concentration of college students who don't own cars are [...]

Published
2016

20. Daily Report: How to Think About 'Thinking' Machines

Author

Hardy, Quentin

Subjects
Scientific ethics -- Research, Human-machine systems -- Ethical aspects, Artificial intelligence -- Ethical aspects, Intelligent machines -- Ethical aspects, Artificial intelligence, General interest, News, opinion and commentary, Carnegie Mellon University -- Research
Abstract

If you can't invent the future the way you used to, maybe you can help us get ready for it. John Markoff writes that on Wednesday Carnegie Mellon University is [...]

Published
2016

21. To Eat Well, Plan Ahead

Author

Rabin, Roni Caryn

Subjects
Calories -- Analysis, Food habits -- Analysis, Consumer behavior -- Analysis, General interest, News, opinion and commentary, Carnegie Mellon University -- Research
Abstract

Want to improve your diet? Try time-delayed eating -- ordering (or at least choosing) your food long before you plan to eat it. A series of experiments at Carnegie Mellon [...]

Published
2016

22. Large-Scale Wireless LAN Design

Author

Hills, Alex

Subjects
Carnegie Mellon University -- Research, Wireless local area networks (Computer networks) -- Design and construction, Universities and colleges -- Research
Published
2001

23. New Technique Simplifies Measurement of Composites' Thermal Conductivity

Subjects
University College -- Research, Carnegie Mellon University -- Research, Polymer industry -- Research, Polymers -- Research, Universities and colleges -- Ireland, Business, Chemicals, plastics and rubber industries, Chemistry, Research
Abstract

NMRC (National Microelectronics Research Centre) at University College in Cork, Ireland, has described a new technique for measuring the thermal conductivity of polymer composites that uses a simple, inexpensive apparatus [...]

Published
2001

24. 'Smart' buildings go back to school: researchers at Carnegie Mellon University aim for more effective integration of enclosure, interiors, HVAC and communications systems

Author

Gregerson, John

Subjects
Carnegie Mellon University -- Research, Architectural firms -- Research, Architectural practice -- Research, Intelligent buildings -- Research, Buildings -- Technology application, Architecture and design industries, Business, Construction and materials industries, Research
Abstract

Since the early to mid-1980s, building intelligence has typically been associated with the integration -- or networking -- of high-tech building components, notably HVAC, electrical, life safety, security, lighting and [...]

Published
1994

26. 3-D Computer Designs Take Form With Magnetic Device; Researchers are honing a system that could allow people to feel textures and shapes of 3-D designs created on computers -- without awkward mechanical gear

Subjects
Carnegie Mellon University -- Research, Three-dimensional graphics -- Research, Magnetic suspension -- Research
Abstract

Carnegie Mellon University researchers have developed a device that could allow people to feel textures and shapes of 3-D designs created on computers -- without awkward mechanical gear. The university […]

Published
2008

27. Space-time odyssey: visualizing the effects of traveling near the speed of light

Author

Peterson, Ivars

Subjects
Light -- Speed, Computer graphics -- Usage -- Research, Special relativity (Physics) -- Research -- Usage, Science and technology, Carnegie Mellon University -- Research
Abstract

Space-Time Odyssey To many viewers, the film '2001: A Space Odyssey' reaches its high point with a dazzling sequence of images depicting an astronaut's passage through the Star Gate -- [...]

Published
1990

28. Editors' picks from the EE Times network -- Google, Intel, Microsoft fund robot 'recipes' -- For the full story, type the article ID after each item below into the search box at www.eetimes.com

Subjects
Semiconductor industry, Robot, Information services industry, Company financing, Intel Corp. -- Donations, Microsoft Corp. -- Donations, Google Inc. -- Donations, Carnegie Mellon University -- Research, Carnegie Mellon University -- Finance, Semiconductor industry -- Donations, Computer software industry -- Donations, Robots -- Finance, Robots -- Research, Information services industry -- Donations
Abstract

Google, Intel and Microsoft are funding what may become a robot invasion. Money from the three tech giants has enabled researchers at Carnegie Mellon University to create a new series […]

Published
2007

29. Google, Intel, And Microsoft Fund Robot 'Recipes'; Money from the three companies has enabled researchers at Carnegie Mellon University to create a series of Internet-connected robots that almost anyone can build using off-the-shelf parts

Subjects
Information services industry, Robot, Company financing, Microsoft Corp. -- Donations, Google Inc. -- Donations, Intel Corp. -- Donations, Carnegie Mellon University -- Research, Carnegie Mellon University -- Finance, Computer software industry -- Donations, Information services industry -- Donations, Robots -- Research, Robots -- Product development
Abstract

Google, Intel, and Microsoft are funding what may become a robot invasion. Money from the three tech companies has enabled researchers at Carnegie Mellon University to create a new series […]

Published
2007

30. Desktop Organ Printer

Author

Svoboda, Elizabeth

Subjects
Cell research, Stem cells -- Research, General interest, Science and technology, Carnegie Mellon University -- Research
Abstract

Byline: Elizabeth Svoboda Tissue engineers are raiding the office supply closet to build better body parts STEM CELLS MAY BE SPARKING a medical revolution, but their magical ability to morph [...]

Published
2007

31. Id Theft: Is Your 'Holy Trinity' Online?

Author

Sutherland, Benjamin and Bruning, Karla

Subjects
Carnegie Mellon University -- Research, Identity theft -- Risk factors -- Prevention -- Product information -- Research, Anti-virus software -- Product information -- Research, General interest, News, opinion and commentary, Anti-virus software, Prevention, Research, Risk factors, Product information
Abstract

Byline: Benjamin Sutherland and Karla Bruning Watch your in box. If you get a message from a computer program called Identity Angel, you may be vulnerable to having your identity [...]

Published
2006

32. How to build a Babel fish

Subjects
Machine translating -- Research, Foreign language translation software, Business, Economics, Business, international, Carnegie Mellon University -- Research
Abstract

Translation software: The science-fiction dream of a machine that understands any language is getting slowly closer IT IS arguably the most useful gadget in the space-farer's toolkit. In 'The Hitchhiker's [...]

Published
2006

33. Of blindness and translation

Subjects
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary -- Research, Carnegie Mellon University -- Research, Blindness -- Research, Blindness -- Risk factors, Language instruction -- Research, Language instruction -- Methods
Published
2005

34. Giving The Political Process An Online Boost; Tata Consultancy Services, an Indian IT services firm, is working with Carnegie Mellon University on a Web-based app designed to promote the political process and civic involvement

Subjects
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. -- Services, Carnegie Mellon University -- Research, Political participation -- Product development, Business consultants -- Services
Abstract

Information technology can help improve the democratic process. That's the assumption behind the beneficence of Tata Consultancy Services, a leading IT software and services consulting firm based in India. Tata […]

Published
2003

35. InPhase Technologies receives grant from U.S. government's Advanced Technology Program for high-density digital storage technology development: InPhase, leader in holographic data storage, awarded two-year ATP project to develop technology for 1 terabyte holographic data storagesystem; second ATP award in two years

Subjects
Data storage device, Contract agreement, InPhase Technologies Inc. -- Contracts, Displaytech Inc. -- Contracts, United States. National Institute of Standards and Technology -- Contracts, University of California, San Diego -- Research, Carnegie Mellon University -- Research, Computer storage devices -- Contracts -- Design and construction
Abstract

InPhase Technologies announced recently that it was awarded a grant from the National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST) Advanced Technology Program (ATP) for a two-year project to develop advanced […]

Published
2003

36. Technology -- Pentagon PAL

Subjects
Artificial intelligence, Company financing, SRI International -- Finance, SRI International -- Research, United States. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency -- Research, United States. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency -- Finance, Carnegie Mellon University -- Finance, Carnegie Mellon University -- Research, Artificial intelligence -- Research, High technology industry -- Finance, High technology industry -- Research
Abstract

The Pentagon is funding artificial intelligence research under a $29 million initiative called the Perceptive Assistant that Learns (PAL) program. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency said it would fund […]

Published
2003

37. Consortium Confronts Software-Quality Issues

Author

Hayes, Mary

Subjects
Microsoft Corp. -- Research, Microsoft Corp. -- Safety and security measures, Carnegie Mellon University -- Research, Sustainable Computing Consortium -- Planning, Computer software industry -- Safety and security measures, Computer software industry -- Quality management, Computer software industry -- Research
Published
2003

38. Security Holes Discovered In Snort Intrusion Detection Software; CERT on Thursday warned of a vulnerabilities in the popular Snort open-source intrusion detection product that could allow attackers to take over the system

Subjects
Open source software, Carnegie Mellon University -- Research, Public software -- Safety and security measures
Abstract

CERT on Thursday warned of vulnerabilities in the popular Snort open-source intrusion detection program that could allow attackers to take over the system. The vulnerabilities affect Snort Versions 1.8.x, 1.9.x, […]

Published
2003

39. Updating A Classic

Author

Hayes, Mary

Subjects
Software development/engineering, Carnegie Mellon University -- Research, Software engineering -- Research, Computer software industry -- Research
Abstract

A widely used system for building better software, the Capability Maturity Model, is getting its first update in 10 years. Carnegie Mellon University next year will release an update for […]

Published
2002

41. Pa. researchers try to nullify discharge

Author

Geiselman, Bruce

Subjects
Water pollution -- Research, Pollution control industry -- Research, Business, Construction and materials industries, Environmental services industry, Carnegie Mellon University -- Research
Abstract

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh are developing a process to decolorize water discharges from pulp and paper mills, textile dye operations and numerous other industries. A pilot project [...]

Published
2002

42. Study looks to define 'insider threat'

Author

Gaudin, - Sharon

Subjects
Government systems management, United States. Secret Service -- Research, Carnegie Mellon University -- Research, Marketing research -- Research, Government computer systems -- Research, Universities and colleges -- Research -- United States
Abstract

The U.S. Secret Service, in conjunction with Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, has launched a study of insider-based computer security breaches that it hopes will ultimately help IS executives protect […]

Published
2002

43. Looking to the future

Author

Shafer, Scott Tyler

Subjects
Robotics industry, Microcomputer industry, Artificial intelligence, Computer industry, Carnegie Mellon University -- Research, Artificial intelligence -- Research, Robotics industry -- Product development, Technology -- Product development -- Research, Universities and colleges -- Research, Computer industry -- Product development
Abstract

Last year's nationwide broadcast of the National Football League's Super Bowl signaled a coming-out party for live TV coverage using next-generation computer-vision technologies. It was the first time that the […]

Published
2001

44. Government Boosts Technology Research

Author

Thibodeau, Patrick

Subjects
Government funding, Information technology, Carnegie Mellon University -- Research, Information systems -- Research, Information technology -- Research, Government aid -- Research
Abstract

Washington The Bush administration has significantly increased spending for IT research projects, awarding $156 million in grants last week to seed ideas that may ultimately help corporate IT organizations. One […]

Published
2001

45. Big Storage, Tiny Space

Author

Garvey, Martin J.

Subjects
Company technology development, Data storage device, Hewlett-Packard Co. -- Research, International Business Machines Corp. -- Research, Carnegie Mellon University -- Research, Computer peripherals industry -- Research, Computer storage devices -- Research
Abstract

Miniaturization is inevitable as technology evolves. That's why projects at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Hewlett-Packard's laboratories in Palo Alto, Calif., and IBM's labs outside Zurich, Switzerland, could lead to […]

Published
2001

46. Carnegie Mellon scheme promises fast, high areal densities for data storage -- MEMS memory may drive computer-on-a-chip

Author

Bains, Sunny

Subjects
System on a chip, Technology development, Carnegie Mellon University -- Research, Nanotechnology -- Innovations, Universities and colleges -- Research
Abstract

Pittsburgh - A microelectromechanical memory now in development could eventually put an entire computer system-CPU, RAM, I/O and hard drive-on a single chip, researchers at Carnegie Mellon University here believe. […]

Published
2001

47. CHEAP BOOKS ON THE WEB? FICTION

Subjects
Carnegie Mellon University -- Research, Pricing -- Models, Economic research -- Reports, Electronic commerce -- Analysis, Online shopping -- Statistics, Online services -- Marketing
Published
2001

48. MORE THAN GEOGRAPHY

Author

Swanson, Sandra

Subjects
Research and development, Map database, Geographic information system, Carnegie Mellon University -- Research, High technology industry -- Research, Geographic information systems -- Research
Abstract

Can maps give insights about people? Carnegie Mellon University student Shalini Vajjhala will tackle that question with her Geographic Information Systems research, funded by the InformationWeek Fellowship Program. Vajjhala is […]

Published
2001

49. X-RAY VISION: BEYOND SUPERMAN

Subjects
Research and development, 3D technology, Technology development, Carnegie Mellon University -- Research, High technology industry -- Research
Abstract

X-ray vision is no longer the stuff of science fiction. Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh have developed a 3-D imaging system for use in medical applications that combines […]

Published
2001

50. SIA to double university research, open two sites

Author

Leopold, George

Subjects
Research and development, Technology development, Carnegie Mellon University -- Research, Massachusetts Institute of Technology -- Research, Semiconductor Industry Association -- Research, Semiconductor industry -- Research, High technology industry -- Planning
Abstract

Washington - Signaling its commitment to basic research despite the current economic downturn, the U.S. semiconductor industry will double the size of a university-based research effort and plans to add […]

Published
2001

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