In another installment of CCC’s Weekly Computing News, we are sharing a technical tool to support the health and wellbeing of veterans and other vulnerable populations. AI-enabled support for veterans A team of researchers from Arizona State University, led by associate professors Nicole Roberts and Ming Zhao, is pioneering a project aimed at enhancing healthcare outcomes for aging veterans using artificial intelligence and edge computing technologies. Veterans, who often face social isolation and health challenges due to their unique life experiences, are the focus of this initiative. The project, supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), aims to develop a specialized AI system called EdgeCare. This system […]

In recent years, industries have been struggling with a significant challenge: a shortage of skilled labor. This issue spans various fields, from manufacturing to healthcare, and is increased by factors such as demographic shifts, skill gaps, and economic fluctuations.  However, amidst these challenges, research such as the 2024 Robotics Roadmap see robotics and automation as a possible solution. Here’s how: Revolutionizing Manufacturing One of the most prominent areas where robotics is making a transformative impact is manufacturing. Traditionally labor-intensive processes have increasingly been automated, not to replace human workers, but to complement their efforts. Robots excel in tasks requiring precision, consistency, and repetition, allowing human workers to focus on more […]

The 2024 Robotics Roadmap, released on April 26, states that the United States, once a frontrunner in robotics innovation, now faces a critical juncture as it lags behind global counterparts in adoption and investment.  But there is hope if we fully leverage the transformative potential of robotics technology. A cohesive national strategy is essential, requiring coordinated efforts across industry, academia, and government.  Here are four ways robotics can ease long-term challenges in the US. Supporting the Aging Population With the aging population in the US, robotics can play a significant role in providing assistance and care for the elderly. Robotic companions, exoskeletons for mobility support, and automated home systems can […]

In another installment of CCC’s Weekly Computing News, we are sharing an impactful collaboration between The National Science Foundation (NSF) and Navajo Technical University (NTU). This partnership gives Navajo students the opportunity to build solutions for issues that help their communities.  Navajo Technical University partners with NSF center, creating new opportunities in materials research and education Since its inception in 2017, the collaboration between NTU and NSF Materials Research Science and Engineering Center at Harvard University has opened new avenues for Navajo students to pursue advanced degrees in science and engineering.  NTU’s collaboration with Harvard concentrates on materials research topics crucial to the Navajo community. This includes the development of […]

The CCC held the Systems and Applications Challenges for the Emerging Bazaar of Accelerators workshop in August of 2023 in Washington, DC. The workshop was organized by Catherine Schuman (University of Tennessee, Knoxville and CCC Full Stack Task Force member) and John Shalf (Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory), and was supported by Thomas Conte (Georgia Institute of Technology and previous CCC Council member). The workshop, which was attended by about 25 participants from industry, academia, and government, focused on the challenges associated with a future of computing with ubiquitous heterogeneous accelerators.  As the end of Moore’s Law has come and gone, future performance gains are increasingly dependent on specialized computer architecture. […]

The CCC Council’s Addressing the Unforeseen Deleterious Impacts of Technology (AUDIT) task force, composed of Nadya Bliss, Kevin Butler, David Danks, Ufuk Topcu, and Matthew Turk, synthesized the two blog posts they released last month into a Whitepaper that has been released today. The paper compels computing researchers to mitigate future potential harms of their technology by anticipating privacy and security concerns, bias’, and more.  Read this fascinating paper, titled “Addressing the Unforeseen Harms of Technology”, here.