Feature-Based Transfer Learning for Robotic Push Manipulation
Modelling push manipulation so that the outcome of a push can be accurately predicted remains largely an open question in robotics, especially with previously unseen objects. Nevertheless humans posse...
The Pros and Cons of Lobbyists - YThere is a general negative sentiment around lobbyists, but legislation is complex and their expertise can bridge the gap between science, society, and policy. Profes...
James Pau from the Faculty of Engineering, The University of Auckland presents his 3 Minute Thesis: Towards a Befitting Ironman Suit: Interpreting the Electrical Activity of Muscle for Rehabilitation....
From Weak to Strong Ties: Unraveling the Dynamic Network of Professional Dance by Hillary Hecht: Dance professionals participated in a study extending the sociological model of strength of weak ties t...
Dr. Randy Newman of the Department of Psychology discusses her research in the area of speech and reading development. Using the latest technology to monitor brain electrical activity, Dr. Newman's un...
Are Scientists Artistic? - As part of her CrossTalk blog exploring the artistic side of science, Structure editor Milka Kostic shows some examples of aesthetically pleasing art in science....
A simple but accurate approach to forecast floods in South Asia
Palash et al. "A Streamflow and Water Level Forecasting Model for the Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna Rivers with Requisite Simplicity." Journal of Hydrometeorology (2018). doi: 10.1175/JHM-D...