Researchers Use AI to Turn Park Reviews Into Science (UF News)
UF researchers used machine learning to analyze more than 30,000 Google Maps and TripAdvisor reviews for parks, gardens and greenways throughout Broward County and identified 11 types of “cultural ecosystem services” or nonmaterial benefits provided by nature.
Tech Tuesday: University of Florida Lab Working on Making Robotic Hands More Human-Like
In this week’s Tech Tuesday, UF Innovate highlights Dr. Eric Du and his lab at UF’s Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering, who are developing robotic hands that can feel and respond like human hands using advanced touch sensors and AI.
Taming Wild Fires Before They Spiral: Part 2 – User Experience
UF Innovate | Accelerate resident client Fire Neural Network (FNN) was spotlighted for its AI-powered wildfire detection system, which emphasizes user experience in addressing critical environmental challenges.
AI and Epidemiology: Can Combining the Two Predict Pandemics?
UF researchers have explored how artificial intelligence can be used to forecast population responses to lockdowns and policy changes during pandemic outbreaks.
AI-Powered Research Aims To Protect Young Adults From Tobacco Addiction
UF researchers are using artificial intelligence to help protect young people from tobacco addiction by identifying those most at risk—before they ever start.
Tech Tuesday: Local Startup Uses A.I. To Make Searching Complex Information Easier
In this week’s Tech Tuesday, UF Innovate host Elora Duong features Vetra, a startup using artificial intelligence to simplify searches of complex information like patents and other data.
UF and Other Research Universities Will Fuel AI. Here’s Why
Alina Zare Ph.D., director of UF Artificial Intelligence and Informatics Research Institute, highlights how UF is helping shape the future of AI—positioning research universities as drivers of the next wave of innovation.
UF Scientists To Develop AI Technology To Help Growers Assess Crop Damage After Hurricanes
UF researcher Nikolaos Tziolas is developing an AI-powered interactive tool to help farmers assess crop damage after major storms and compare it to previous seasons.
Tech Tuesday: University of Florida Lab Using A.I. To Help Diagnose and Improve Patient Treatment
In this week’s Tech Tuesday, UF Innovate highlights Dr. Xiang Zhong and her team in UF’s Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, who are using artificial intelligence to create digital twins that support critical care.
UF Health Researchers Propose AI Model To Predict Mortality in Coronary Artery Disease Patients
UF researchers have led a study proposing an artificial intelligence model to predict long-term mortality in patients with coronary artery disease.