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SFU researchers look into technology to save lives and improve batteries

Trevor Steele November 15, 2018

  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 offer and their thermal energy detection…

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World News Beat

Nathaniel Tok July 13, 2018

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 countryside. The militant group…

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