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Developing the next generation of PCR diagnostics for point-of-contact screening
SRI International investigator awarded National Science Foundation grant for development of a revolutionary point of contact diagnostic for infectious diseases The current world-wide COVID-19 pandemic underscores the need for rapid and widespread screening for emerging infectious agents. As emerging infectious diseases can spread rapidly, government agencies have made developing detection technologies a priority. To explore…
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Hope for struggling readers — early evidence from the use of augmented reality
Research from a team of SRI education researchers explored how augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) have the potential to complement what special education educators do for students with dyslexia
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75 Years of Innovation: Centibots
The hive mind of robots
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How can we win against emerging viruses?
Every virus is different — but by finding small similarities in their genomes, we can develop treatments that will make us more prepared for future outbreaks
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75 Years of Innovation: LED, first blue-light emitting diode
Red, yellow, blue for GO! How the LED got its blue glow
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Decoded Health — How a Virtual Medical Resident Can Help Physicians During and After the Coronavirus Emergency
The coronavirus has swept the planet, taking a toll on our health and wealth. The pandemic is hitting every continent and putting strain on our critical infrastructures. Healthcare, under pressure at the best of times, is having to take the brunt of COVID-19.
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75 Years of Innovation: The Computer Mouse
A major development in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) driving the advent of more accessible and controllable consumer computers.
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Loop Team Makes Distributed Teams More Connected Amid COVID-19
Virtual offices like Loop Team, that make team members feel more connected will be critical at enabling remote staff.
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SRI International and Exscientia Enter Collaboration to Accelerate Drug Discovery Through Automation and Artificial Intelligence
Companies will combine SynFini and Centaur Chemist platforms to focus on small-molecule oncology target.
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75 Years of Innovation: Siri
How Siri entered the world and gave computing a voice
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Help us understand the health effects of COVID-19 quarantine
Separation from loved ones, loss of freedom, feelings of uncertainty … how are people from different countries dealing with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic?
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SRI Ventures Startup Decoded Health Launches Telehealth App Powered by Explainable AI to Meet Demand Surge Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
New app improves health outcomes and accessibility through its “Virtual Medical Resident” to augment physicians seeking to reach more patients in need with telemedicine. MENLO PARK, CA. APRIL 29, 2020 – SRI Ventures, the corporate venture arm of SRI International, announced the release of Decoded Health’s first telehealth app that uses explainable artificial intelligence technology…