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New AI Algorithm Transforms 2D Photos Into 3D Maps

New AI Algorithm Transforms 2D Photos Into 3D Maps

A new method named MonoXiver uses AI to build up reliable 3D maps of a camera’s surroundings based only on 2D photos. The technology could be especially useful for navigation in self-driving cars. As 2D representations of a 3D world, photos are missing a huge amount of information about the actual sizes of the objects ...
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Tweets Provide Insights On How Invasive Insects Sprea

Tweets Provide Insights On How Invasive Insects Spread

A new study led by North Carolina State University has found that Twitter and online new articles could be used effectively to track the timing and location of invasive insect spread in the United States and globally. These findings suggest that such sources are promising for filling gaps when official data are not widely available. ...
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