University of Lincoln, UK
On Thursday, 19th June 2013, Olivier Szymanezyk, a PhD games computing student at the Lincoln School of Computer Science travelled to Leicester to represent the University of Lincoln at the East Midlands Engineering and Science Professionals (EMESP) Masters Prize. “It was most honourable to have been appointed by a panel of University of Lincoln academics…
A European society aimed at bridging the gap between academic and industry-based computer simulation and modelling research is to hold a conference in Lincoln. The Euromedia/Fubutec/ECEC conference, which is organised by Eurosis (The European Multidisciplinary Society for Modelling and Simulation Technology), will take place at the University of Lincoln from 10-11 June. Chaired by Dr…
With a rapidly ageing population, the number of people with dementia and other age-related disabilities is expected to soar by 20501. Coupled with warnings about future shortages of health workers and doctors2, it’s clear other options need to be found. The concept of applying findings from different technological areas to assist people in their daily…
Research to set up an online system enabling doctors to access patients’ health records from across the European Union has been launched. The European Commission project, MyHealthAvatar, is designed to give people more knowledge and control of their health via their computers and mobile phones. The programme will keep archives of each user’s electronic health…
The Lincoln Centre for Autonomous System (L-CAS) is looking for another Research Assistant to work in the STRANDS project. Consider applying if you are excited about mobile robots and long term behaviour, and you are looking for a great opportunity to also pursue a PhD. We need a great communicator, robot programmer, and system integrator;…
Safer foods, less waste and better use of natural resources are key concerns in modern mass food production. Scientists at Lincoln are working to create a flexible and efficient new computer system which can be used to quickly detect faults in food products and packaging on the production line. Dr Tom Duckett, from the University…
Scientists from the University of Lincoln and Newcastle University have created a computerised system which allows for autonomous navigation of mobile robots based on the locust’s unique visual system. The work could provide the blueprint for the development of highly accurate vehicle collision sensors, surveillance technology and even aid video game programming according to the…
Tom Duckett and Marc Hanheide of the Lincoln Centre for Autonomous Systems will be presenting the general aims and objectives of the new FP7 project “STRANDS: Spatio-Temporal Representations and Activities For Cognitive Control in Long-Term Scenarios” – and L-CAS’ role in its research work plan in particular – at ICRA 2013 and ERF 13 conferences, respectively. The project’s aim is “… to…
Two Presentations and Posters delivered by members of the Lincoln School of Computer Science (LSoCS), and the DCAPI research group, while attending the Annual Vision & Language (V&L) Network Workshop, 13-14th Dec. 2012 in Sheffield, UK. Amr Ahmed, Amjad Al-tadmri and Deema AbdalHafeth attended the event, where 2 oral presentations and 2 posters were delivered…