Information Technology
Here you can find a summary of innovations in the fields of information and data processing and up-to-date developments on IT equipment and hardware.
This area covers topics such as IT services, IT architectures, IT management and telecommunications.
Breakthrough proof clears path for quantum AI
Novel theorem demonstrates convolutional neural networks can always be trained on quantum computers, overcoming threat of ‘barren plateaus’ in optimization problems. Convolutional neural networks running on quantum computers have generated…
Scientists show how AI may spot unseen signs of heart failure
Mount Sinai study suggests a new self-learning algorithm may detect blood pumping problems by reading electrocardiograms. A special artificial intelligence (AI)-based computer algorithm created by Mount Sinai researchers was able…
A step towards natural interaction between robots and animals
Laboratory rats have been shown to have genetic consistency and similar responses to drugs with humans, and thus become ideal animal models for research and testing of new drugs. However,…
Tiny package, greater depth
A plenoptic high-speed camera designed by Fraunhofer researchers. Researchers at Fraunhofer IZM have joined forces with TecVenture, Optrontec Inc., and KAIST to create a high-speed camera fitted with a unique…
Newly available GPS data helps scientists better understand ionosphere
New information could help improve the reliability of communications. A new data source to help scientists better understand the ionosphere and its potential impact on communications and positioning, navigation, and…
Using data science to combat poverty
In January 2021, Empa and BASE (Basel Agency for Sustainable Energy) were among the winners of the prestigious Inclusive Growth and Recovery Challenge by data.org, a platform for partnerships committed…
Customized robots for everyone
DFKI presents groundbreaking solution for AI-based system development. Whether in the factory, in the operating room or on Mars – the areas of application for modern robots are extremely diverse….
Foundational step shows quantum computers can be better than the sum of their parts
Quantum computer experiments at UMD show that combining quantum computer pieces doesn’t have to mean combining their error rates. Pobody’s nerfect—not even the indifferent, calculating bits that are the foundation…
Groundbreaking research success: Speaking by imagining
Groundbreaking research success: Computer scientists from the Cognitive Systems Lab at the University of Bremen have now succeeded in an international project to realize a so-called speech neuroprosthetic. With it,…
Photonic chip is key to nurturing quantum computers
A team from Bristol’s Quantum Engineering labs has shown how to protect qubits from errors using photons in a silicon chip. Quantum computers are gaining pace. They promise to provide…
