Using AI to target a laser for killing roaches

A trio of researchers from Heriot-Watt University, University Paul Sabatier and the University of Sussex has developed an AI-based device equipped with a laser that can be used to shoot and kill roaches automatically. In their paper published in the journal Oriental Insects, Ildar Rakhmatulin, Mathieu Lihoreau and Jose Pueyo, respectively, describe the device and …

Top 5 stories of the week

We know you’re busy and may not have time to check out VentureBeat every day, so each week we offer this look at the most popular stories of the week.  Here are the most popular stories for the week of September 26.Read More