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Researchers develop four-legged robot capable of swiftly traveling through sandy grounds
SEOUL -- Using an artificial neural network for reinforced learning, researchers from a prominent research institute have developed a quadrupedal (four-legged) robot capable of stably and swiftly traveling through sandy grounds like beaches and sand dunes. Because the legs of the dog-like robots dig into the sand and make them lose balance, the beach is one of the toughest terrains for multi-limbed robots to run through. While many autonomous robots on wheels or caterpillars are be
26 January 2023
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SK Telecom to upgrade AI service 'A.' through long-term memory technology
SEOUL -- South Korea's top mobile carrier SK Telecom will upgrade its artificial intelligence service called "A." by adopting long-term memory technology to enable the AI secretary to remember its owner's crucial information for a long time. Users can form a strong friendship with the AI service as it can engage in a conversation without any difficulties even when humans bring back their old memories. A. (A dot) is a time-saving service that intelligently handles
25 January 2023
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Smart stethoscope to be used for elderly health management in Seoul's southern satellite city
SEOUL -- An artificial intelligence-based elderly health care service using smart stethoscopes will be rolled out in Anyang, the southern satellite city of Seoul. The city was selected to participate in a government project in December 2021 and was provided with 685 AI-based stethoscopes. Anyang City said in a statement on January 23 that the city will select citizens aged 65 years and older are the health management program's target patients. Those who live alone or who have c
23 January 2023
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LIG Nex1 to develop AI-based underwater obstacle detection technology for unmanned surface vehicles
SEOUL -- LIG Nex1, a defense contractor in South Korea, has teamed up with a state-run research institute specializing in robotics to open a joint laboratory for artificial intelligence-based underwater obstacle detection technology. Through the research center, the defense contractor can secure various data for unmanned surface vehicles designed for naval operations. Commercialization of unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) is gaining momentum in South Korea to detect North Korea'
18 January 2023
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Children's hospital in Seoul adopts rehabilitation robot for upper limbs
SEOUL -- A children's hospital in southern Seoul has adopted a robot that helps the rehabilitation of patients who injured their upper limbs including arms and shoulders. Using ergonomic devices that provide arm weight support, children with severe muscle diseases can restore their arm strength by continuously swinging their arms. According to a statement released by Seoul City on January 16, the solution created by a global rehab robot maker will be used at Seoul Child H
16 January 2023
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Jeju Island to establish intelligent transport system to ease traffic congestions
SEOUL -- The southern resort island of Jeju will adopt an intelligent transport system in an effort to ease traffic jams. The island with a population of about 635,000 is visited by more than 10 million visitors from South Korea and abroad every year. It is very common to witness traffic congestion at tourist hot spots and major towns on the island. An intelligent transport system (ITS) is a smart traffic control tower that can monitor roads in real-time and control traffic lights
16 January 2023
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Researchers develop intraocular lens capable of early-stage dementia diagnosis
SEOUL -- A joint team of researchers has developed an intraocular lens that can be inserted into the eye to diagnose Alzheimer's disease for the first time in South Korea. The lens can help doctors diagnose early-stage dementia and start treatments to slow down the process of the degenerative disease. Although dementia is regarded as an incurable disease, it can be treated to slow down the process and prevent further damage when the disease is found at its early stage. Accordin
12 January 2023
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LG Chem to recycle marine waste into plastic for pyrolysis fuel production
SEOUL -- LG Chem, the chemical unit of South Korea's LG Group, forged a partnership with NETSPA, a domestic marine waste disposal company, to recycle marine waste into plastics that are used in pyrolysis fuel production. About 50 percent of ocean waste in South Korea is composed of fishnets and buoys made of plastic. Fishnets that are lost or abandoned cause damage to the marine environment. Biodegradable fishnets are currently being developed and distributed to reduce damage c
12 January 2023
