UF BME and COM Researchers Publish Innovative ICU Prediction Model in Nature Communications (UF BME)
UF researchers, led by Ph.D. student Miguel Contreras, developed a real-time predictive AI model to improve ICU patient care, published in Nature Communications with co-authors Parisa Rashidi and Azra Bihorac.
New Light-Based Chip Boosts Power Efficiency of AI Tasks 100 Fold (UF News)
UF researchers have developed a new kind of computer chip that uses light instead of electricity to perform one of the most power-intensive parts of artificial intelligence — image recognition and similar pattern-finding tasks.
Tracking the Fiery Path of Particles: UF Leads Combustion Research (UF News)
A research team led by UF is using artificial intelligence and high-performance computing to explore swarms of airborne particles to solve combustible mysteries, a study that may lead to more efficient engines and better combustion in power plants.
AI Could Help Strawberry Growers Find, Remove ‘Runners,’ Reducing Labor and Saving Time (UF/IFAS)
UF research shows that farmers may soon find it easier to remove strawberry runners with the help of artificial intelligence (AI), which could save time and labor.
As Florida Tourism Surges, UF Trains Students in AI-Driven Hospitality (UF News)
The University of Florida is preparing students to adapt to the ever-evolving tourism and hospitality industries by leveraging AI to deliver personalized, memorable experiences that exceed travelers’ expectations.
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.