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SRI researchers seek to help AI chatbots deliver more reliable responses
Drawing inspiration from human learning, researchers are guiding chatbots to go beyond mere memorization of statistical patterns to understanding of context.
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SRI’s XRGo robotic platform could keep pharmaceutical cleanrooms sterile
The intuitive telemanipulation software gives operators fine control over a robotic arm, allowing remote fixes without disrupting environments.
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SRI’s AircraftVerse database could unlock more creative drone designs
The dataset of 28,000 unmanned aerial vehicle designs could help researchers use AI to generate new, functional drone designs tailored to specific tasks.
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SRI is developing breakthrough quantum technologies for ultrasensitive sensing
Navigation, medical imaging, and other areas could benefit from powerful new sensors that are based on detecting changes induced upon individual atoms.
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SRI unveils transformative new brand identity
The innovative new brand marks more than 75 years of world-changing technologies, services, and ideas.
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David Parekh: At SRI, what stands out are the people
SRI’s CEO says the team shares a passion for engaging with others to identify challenges and determine how our innovations can have impact.
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Julie Bert: We consider from the earliest stages how to bring ideas into the world
The director of SRI’s Hardware Research & Technology Lab: “Our goal is to have impact on the world around us.”
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Suresh Sunderrajan: Moving technologies out of the lab to have impact
SRI’s President of Commercialization shares how incredible it is to consider the ways the projects at SRI are truly making a difference.
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SRI researchers look to optimize special education services using AI
Navigation, medical imaging, and other areas could benefit from powerful new sensors that are based on detecting changes induced upon individual atoms.
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An SRI aerogel aims to sponge up CO2 from air and exhaust
A new sorbent could remove CO2 from ambient air better than other known materials and has the potential to lower the cost of carbon capture.
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Fiona Baker: Collaboration across teams is invaluable to my work
The director of SRI’s Center for Health Sciences works with other labs to solve sleep issues by integrating cutting-edge technologies.
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Kids watch a lot of YouTube over the holidays. Let’s help them make it count.
Claire Christensen, senior education researcher and an expert in media for young children, explains how to empower parents to help manage screen time.
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Karen Myers: When I introduced Flakey the Robot to Alan Alda
The head of SRI’s AI Center recalls when the TV star and science-communications expert visited SRI to learn more about our extraordinary work in robotics.
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SRI’s new paint provides a sustainable passive cooling solution
Researchers have developed self-cooling paint that reflects sunlight and radiates excess heat out into space.
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SRI publishes first-of-its-kind roadmap to help bring quantum from lab to fab
The roadmap identifies barriers on the path to full-scale manufacturing of quantum systems for computing, sensing, and networking.
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Anish Thukral: The ‘water cooler’ conversations at SRI are amazing
A climate research scientist explains why SRI is unlike other organizations.
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SRI researchers identify a biomarker to target and treat pancreatic cancer
The cancer targeting molecule was discovered through SRI’s FOX Three Molecular Guidance System.
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SRI is giving geo-spatial analysts a 3D “street view” of unfamiliar terrain
The PRINCE software will be able to create photorealistic 3D renderings from satellite and aerial photos, with a limited number of ground-level images.
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