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UA researchers use sound waves to unlock secrets of the brain
January 4, 2016 | Gavin MaxwellResearchers at the University of Arizona are working on a new brain-scanning technology that could potentially revolutionize the way neuroscientists study the human brain.
The emerging technology, acoustoelectric brain imaging or ABI, works similarly to the ultrasound technology doctors … Read More
Neuro-ID can identify bot from human
November 19, 2015 | Chloe NordquistProtecting a company’s information against bots, fraud or hacking is an everyday task. Neuro-ID is commercializing software that can identify suspicious behaviors based on a computer or smartphone user’s typing, touch, scrolling or mouse movements.
“Neuro ID provides customized solutions … Read More
Twazer, a Craigslist for college students, launches at UA
October 20, 2015 | Chloe NordquistThere’s Craigslist, eBay and Amazon, and now there’s an e-commerce app that’s tailored specifically to the college student population.
Peer-to-peer and geo-location marketplace Twazer has created a space where users are required to have an .edu login email in order … Read More
UA developing virtual reality concussion awareness app for athletes
October 6, 2015 | Chloe NordquistUniversity of Arizona engineering and biomedical researchers are working on a virtual reality experience aimed to increase concussion education and awareness with NCAA football players and other student-athletes.
“Our hypothesis for this study is that if student athletes experience the … Read More
UA’s iSchool receives $2.3M to start artificial intelligence project
September 24, 2015 | Ryan LoebeThe University of Arizona’s School of Information (a.k.a. iSchool) just announced they won $2.3 million to start a research project that aims to test artificial intelligence in the form of a jazz-playing robot. UA professor and associate director of the … Read More
UA startup Codelucida receives $750K grant
September 11, 2015 | Ryan LoebeCodelucida, a startup company born at the University of Arizona and University of Cergy-Pontoise, France, has been awarded a $750,000 Small Business Innovation Research Phase-2 grant from the National Science Foundation.
The Company previously completed a $150,000, six-month Phase-1 … Read More
Uber partners with UA to boost mapping research for self-driving cars, donates $25,000
August 25, 2015 | Tishin DonkersleyGoogle isn’t the only entity that is building out their driverless technology. The University of Arizona (UA) has been conducting experiments on their Cognitive and Autonomous Test, or CAT, vehicle on campus and developing mapping technology for driverless cars.
Today, the UA … Read More
ParkX reaching milestones one parking meter at a time
August 19, 2015 | Tishin DonkersleyIt used to be, stop what you are doing and sprit back to the car and feed the meter before you get a ticket or towed. Today, you can add coins through your smartphone.
ParkX (formerly Park Genius), a mobile … Read More
AZCI announces 7 new startups
August 18, 2015 | Chloe NordquistThe Arizona Center for Innovation (AZCI) announced seven new technology startups joining the innovation center.
“AzCI programs and facilities have created a dynamic environment that inspires, encourages, and empowers new entrepreneurs, leading to new business growth here in Tucson,” Tech … Read More
Five finalists chosen for Smart City App Hack
August 17, 2015 | Tishin DonkersleyContribution from Chloe Nordquist
This past weekend, Hackers descended on the City of Phoenix for the Smart City App Hack, a global program launched in Barcelona this year to empower people to create apps and solutions for cities around the … Read More