rescue
SFU researchers look into technology to save lives and improve batteries
Peak Web November 15, 2018Written by: Trevor Steele, Peak Associate First responders might soon be able to save lives with hands-free drones Researchers at SFU have started working on technology to control drones using only facial expressions or arm gestures. The aim is to facilitate search-and-rescue operations that use drones by allowing first responders to pilot drones without using their hands. The trials are led by computer science professor Richard Vaughan in SFU’s Autonomy Lab, a research lab dedicated to increasing the capabilities and autonomy of robots. There can be many advantages to using drones in rescue missions, including the enhanced accessibility they…
Continue reading
World News Beat
Peak Web July 13, 2018By: Nathaniel Tok, Peak Associate Filipino soldiers battle with Islamic State supporters for control of town Mechanized units of the Philippines Army drove pro-Islamic State Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) supporters out of the southern Philippines town of Maguindanao into the…
Continue reading
