Technology
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Researchers develop non-EMP anti-drone technology ideal for urban environments
SEOUL -- A team of researchers from a prominent state research institute has developed an anti-drone technology that can neutralize drones in mid-air without using electromagnetic pulse waves that can also damage nearby electronic devices. The technology can also be used for pinpointing enemy drones without risks of damaging ally unmanned aerial vehicles. Drones in urban areas can be really tricky to shoot down. Currently, the most effective way to take down a flying drone is to us
January 31, 2023 -
KT Skylife releases lightweight electric wheelchair for vulnerable road users
SEOUL -- KT Skylife, a satellite broadcasting provider affiliated with South Korea's major telecom company KT, rolled out a lightweight electric wheelchair that would help reduce the inconvenience of people with mobility problems. The smart wheelchair can travel up to 45 kilometers (27.9 miles) on a single charge and can be loaded into a small passenger car's trunk. The electric wheelchair weighing 30 kilograms (66.1 pounds) is called Auto Wheel. Using a Bluetooth-based con
January 31, 2023 -
Researchers develop AI technology capable of predicting cardiovascular events for stroke patients
SEOUL -- Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence-based solution capable of predicting the risk and date of cardiovascular events, which can cause serious damage to the heart muscle, in patients who previously had a stroke. Cardiovascular events, which result in physical disability and even death, are known to take place after suffering from a severe brain attack. A stroke is a severe brain disease that happens when the blood vessels supplying blood to the brain are bl
January 27, 2023 -
Researchers develop four-legged robot capable of swiftly traveling through sandy grounds
SEOUL -- Using an artificial neural network for reinforced learning, researchers from a prominent research institute have developed a quadrupedal (four-legged) robot capable of stably and swiftly traveling through sandy grounds like beaches and sand dunes. Because the legs of the dog-like robots dig into the sand and make them lose balance, the beach is one of the toughest terrains for multi-limbed robots to run through. While many autonomous robots on wheels or caterpillars are be
January 26, 2023 -
SK Telecom to upgrade AI service 'A.' through long-term memory technology
SEOUL -- South Korea's top mobile carrier SK Telecom will upgrade its artificial intelligence service called "A." by adopting long-term memory technology to enable the AI secretary to remember its owner's crucial information for a long time. Users can form a strong friendship with the AI service as it can engage in a conversation without any difficulties even when humans bring back their old memories. A. (A dot) is a time-saving service that intelligently handles
January 25, 2023 -
Smart stethoscope to be used for elderly health management in Seoul's southern satellite city
SEOUL -- An artificial intelligence-based elderly health care service using smart stethoscopes will be rolled out in Anyang, the southern satellite city of Seoul. The city was selected to participate in a government project in December 2021 and was provided with 685 AI-based stethoscopes. Anyang City said in a statement on January 23 that the city will select citizens aged 65 years and older are the health management program's target patients. Those who live alone or who have c
January 23, 2023 -
LIG Nex1 to develop AI-based underwater obstacle detection technology for unmanned surface vehicles
SEOUL -- LIG Nex1, a defense contractor in South Korea, has teamed up with a state-run research institute specializing in robotics to open a joint laboratory for artificial intelligence-based underwater obstacle detection technology. Through the research center, the defense contractor can secure various data for unmanned surface vehicles designed for naval operations. Commercialization of unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) is gaining momentum in South Korea to detect North Korea'
January 18, 2023 -
Children's hospital in Seoul adopts rehabilitation robot for upper limbs
SEOUL -- A children's hospital in southern Seoul has adopted a robot that helps the rehabilitation of patients who injured their upper limbs including arms and shoulders. Using ergonomic devices that provide arm weight support, children with severe muscle diseases can restore their arm strength by continuously swinging their arms. According to a statement released by Seoul City on January 16, the solution created by a global rehab robot maker will be used at Seoul Child H
January 16, 2023 -
Jeju Island to establish intelligent transport system to ease traffic congestions
SEOUL -- The southern resort island of Jeju will adopt an intelligent transport system in an effort to ease traffic jams. The island with a population of about 635,000 is visited by more than 10 million visitors from South Korea and abroad every year. It is very common to witness traffic congestion at tourist hot spots and major towns on the island. An intelligent transport system (ITS) is a smart traffic control tower that can monitor roads in real-time and control traffic lights
January 16, 2023 -
Researchers develop intraocular lens capable of early-stage dementia diagnosis
SEOUL -- A joint team of researchers has developed an intraocular lens that can be inserted into the eye to diagnose Alzheimer's disease for the first time in South Korea. The lens can help doctors diagnose early-stage dementia and start treatments to slow down the process of the degenerative disease. Although dementia is regarded as an incurable disease, it can be treated to slow down the process and prevent further damage when the disease is found at its early stage. Accordin
January 12, 2023
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Battery cell damage from external impact may have caused last month's EV fire: forensic service
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KBS demands apology from Real Madrid after abrupt cancellation of K-pop concert
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PHOTOS: Junior college admission fair opens in Seoul
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Koreans' views toward Japanese improve, survey finds
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Czech Republic optimistic about Korean consortium's bid for nuclear power plant project
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INTERVIEW: Female business leader urges women entrepreneurs to tap global markets
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Opinion: A wake-up call for Scholz and the European Union
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Opinion: Prime Minister's Visit underscores vital Britain ties
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INTERVIEW: Seoul City will boost walkability with new initiative
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Indonesian president among 6 million taxpayers in alleged data leak