Researchers have developed electronic artificial skin that reacts to pain just like real skin, opening the way to better prosthetics, smarter robotics and non-invasive alternatives to skin grafts. The prototype device developed by a team at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia, can electronically replicate the way human skin senses pain. The device
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Akselos SA has deployed a structural digital twin for Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Co.’s (SNEPCo) Bonga Main FPSO, located 120 km (75 mi) southwest of the Niger Delta. A digital twin is a physics-based model of the asset, which represents its entire physical counterpart in absolute detail and accuracy. The
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Alphabet’s Google and Apple on Tuesday announced a new system that will enable public health authorities to use smartphones to assist in contact tracing without having to build an app. The new system — called Exposure Notifications Express — will allow public health officials to submit a small configuration file to
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A PIN code is usually required at the checkout when paying large sums by credit card. ETH researchers have now discovered a flaw in the security system of some credit cards. Credit cards that enable contactless payments are extremely popular. Small amounts can be charged quickly and easily at the till,
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5G core network revenues are pushing towards US$1 billion in revenue in 2020, propelled by strong investment and growth in 5G networks. According to Dell’Oro Group’s Mobile Core Network Quarterly Report, service providers are ramping up their 5G Core market deployments – a trend that is expected to continue well into
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The world has changed, possibly forever. They say that conflict is often a driver for social revolution, as well as technological advancements, and the current pandemic is driving the world towards a new order, with companies forced to evolve faster than ever before. Workforces have been moved to home offices, for
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A Nigerian Obinna Ukwuani has been appointed as the chief digital officer by the Bank of Kigali, Rwanda. Ukwuani, a former Paystack executive, will lead the Bank’s Digital Factory Division for product innovation and development in Digital Banking. A role he has resumed since June. This was announced by the bank in
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Engr Olalekan Abdullatif is a seasoned Project Manager with core competence in Community Relations Management. He has traversed the oil-rich region of Niger Delta handling projects for the IOCs successfully sometimes not without the need to manage community crises. Engineers’ Forum had an interactive session with this Community Relations Expert
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Forget about fleeing New York — the rich are ready to leave the entire planet. Around four in 10 people with net worths of $5 million or more are interested in paying $250,000 for a ticket to space with Virgin Galactic, according to a new survey. The analyses by Cowen estimated that
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The Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Pantami has said that in the last 11 months since he assumed the position, broadband penetration in the country has grown by 10 per cent, from an average growth of two per cent annually since year 2000. According to the minister, the
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