AI May Help Kill Weeds, Preserve Peppers, Tomatoes
UF researchers are designing a machine that can surgically eliminate weeds while preserving the tomatoes and peppers around them, utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) and sensor fusion.
Wang Works To Support Ultrafast Power Grid of the Future
Led by UF researcher Dr. Shuo Wang, a team of researchers will develop highly energy-efficient, ultrafast, and reliable SiC power modules to address the many challenges and limitations facing today’s electric grid.
Cannabix Technologies and Omega Laboratories Inc. Advance Marijuana Breathalyzer Technology – Dr. Bruce Goldberger To Present at Society of Forensic Toxicologists Conference
UF Startup Cannabix Technologies Inc. reports that it will be presenting the Company’s marijuana breathalyzer system at the Society of Forensic Toxicologists (SOFT) conference in St. Louis.
LightPath Technologies Secures $3.5 Million Follow-On Order To Supply Infrared Optics for F-35 Combat Aircraft Program
UF Startup LightPath Technologies announced a $3.5 million follow-on order to provide advanced infrared optics for the F-35 combat aircraft program.
Florida-Based Team Looks To Boost Semiconductor Manufacturing in the State
UF officials and other key partners of the U.S. National Science Foundation Engines: Central Florida Semiconductor Innovation Engine will gather for an NSF Engines site visit to boost the state’s semiconductor talent, infrastructure, and research.
Welcome to Gainesville, BOD3+
One of the country’s largest and most advanced 3D construction printers – as in a printer that makes homes – has crossed the Atlantic Ocean and arrived at the University of Florida.
Southern land-grant universities create AI centers to encourage faster, accurate solutions to practical problems
UF plans to build a huge AI hub at GCREC in Balm to expedite the ability of AI technology to solve agricultural and environmental problems.
Years of UF Research Yields Science-Backed Fertilization Rates
UF’s long-term research has invested significant effort into determining the appropriate fertilizer amounts to achieve optimal yields for each crop while minimizing environmental impact, and it is now nearing results.
Southern Scientists Use Artificial Intelligence To Reduce Costs, Labor on Farms
UF scientist Yiannis Ampatzidis invented Agroview, a technology that uses images from drones, satellites, and ground sources to help growers save time and money.
A Harsh Environment
UF researchers are exploring ways to enhance astronaut health and equipment durability in space, focusing on muscle atrophy, brain function, and the development of resilient materials in extreme environments.