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AI-Powered System Detects Toxic Gases with Speed and Precision

Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science developed an AI-powered system that mimics the human sense of smell to detect and track toxic gases in real time.

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New AI Model Could Make Power Grids More Reliable Amid Rising Renewable Energy Use.

As renewable energy sources such as wind and solar become more widespread, managing the power grid has become increasingly complex. Researchers at the University of Virginia have developed an innovative solution.

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UVA Researchers Engineer AI Breakthrough in Human Action Detection Technology

October 16, 2024

The future is being shaped by researchers at the UVA’s School of Engineering and Applied Science with their latest breakthrough: an AI-driven intelligent video analyzer capable of detecting human actions in video footage with unprecedented precision and intelligence.

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Digital Technology for Democracy Lab

The University of Virginia is poised to take the lead in addressing a major global challenge: ensuring that rapidly evolving digital technologies fortify, rather than undermine, democratic institutions and practices.

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Kory Burns Leads AI-Enhanced Breakthrough That Illuminates Materials Reactions at Nanoscale

October 23, 2024

Kory Burns, an assistant professor at the University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science, is a leader in materials science who is using artificial intelligence to improve materials characterization.

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Predicting Norfolk Street Flooding in Seconds: 

UVA Professor Jon Goodall's Machine Learning Advancements

October 22,2023

University of Virginia’s professor and his team are leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning to predict street-level flooding in real-time, helping the city respond faster to extreme weather events.

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UVA Biomedical Engineering Professor Receives FDA Clearance for AI Muscle Health Analysis Tool

October 16, 20024

Springbok Analytics, co-founded by University of Virginia biomedical engineering professors Silvia Salinas Blemker and Craig Meyer, has received 510(k) clearance from the FDA for its MuscleView™ AI technology. 

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Trust is Not the Answer: 

Rethinking Human-Machine Interaction for Ethical Engineering

October 15, 2024

In his article, "Trust is Not a Virtue: Why We Should Not Trust," Matthew L. Bolton, an associate professor of systems and information engineering at the University of Virginia, critically challenges the emphasis on fostering trust in human-machine interactions. He focuses particularly on systems using AI, machine learning and automation. 

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UVA Researchers Pioneer AI-Driven Manufacturing Efficiency

October 14, 2024

Researchers at the University of Virginia have made a significant advancement in manufacturing technology by developing an AI-driven system that could transform how factories operate.

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