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A new ‘electronic tongue’ can monitor food for safety issues

Ever wondered if that old carton of fruit juice in the back of your fridge is still safe to drink? A new “electronic tongue” could tell you. The system, powered by artificial intelligence (AI), can identify issues with food safety and freshness. It also offers a glimpse at how AI makes decisions, researchers reported Oct. […]

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Wearable sensors monitor factory worker fatigue in real time

Manufacturing jobs have some of the highest injury rates of any industry, often due to workers’ high levels of physical and mental fatigue. In an attempt to improve job sites, researchers have designed a system of wearable sensors that rely on machine learning to monitor workers for signs of physical strain and tiredness. In doing […]