Kevin Ashton argues that the US is falling behind in a key technology area- the Internet of Things- with decreasing government funding to R&D.
Find the article here: http://www.politico.com/agenda/story/2015/06/kevin-ashton-internet-of-things-in…
The next Mad Scientist event will focus on the Human Dimension and what technologies will enable soldiers to operate in the future OE. Recruiting and training soldiers to operate in the context of manned/unmanned teaming, autonomous systems, instantaneous…
Currently computer chip implants focus on repairing brain damage to help people with impairments function normally. In the future, those technologies may be applied to enhance performance on otherwise healthy people.
Scientist believe these improvements…
Research and science fiction has been fascinated by brain-machine or brain-computer interfaces – BCI for short – since the early 1970s. Quite apart from cyborgs and the game industry, the most important application potentials lie in thought-controlled…
What are the implications for advances in creating color through structure?
Science Daily article found here: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/05/150513125150.htm
“Geneticists have for the first time identified the genetic clues behind what makes you a 'lark' or an 'owl'. Based on analysis of a fruit fly, the scientists have discovered nearly 80 genes associated with 'morningness' and 'eveningness'. Apparently…
Interesting article from the 11 May Washington Post. The article explains quantum entanglement and some of the uses of quantum computing we did not discuss at the conference, such as for "weather forecasting, financial analysis, logistical planning, search…
Andrew Herr argues humans will be integral to the wars of the future, in particular because of our ability to react in real time to unforeseen complications in missions, our ability to recognize and respond to erroneous data, and, of course, due to issues…
Make sure to request access to DSCA Operations and Exercises in order to follow AS15. There are current issues beyond our control that will not allow posting of AS15 material in this group. You will find the COP, SIGACTS, +/- 24, and other items in the…
The April 2015 Mad Scientist Conference raised important issues about how teams of humans can interact effectively with autonomous systems. Machine cognition can help compress decision cycles for human operators, allowing for faster reactions in a complex…
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We are announcing the kickoff of the APAN SharePoint User Group (ASPUG). The ASPUG will keep users informed about APAN SharePoint activities. The ASPUG will provide a forum for exchanging ideas and information. The ASPUG is not meant to replace the APAN…
The APAN community created to support organizations responding to the Ebola outbreak in western Africa, the Ebola Response Network community, is open to the public and can be found here: https://community.apan.org/apcn/ern/default.aspx
This community is…
Good afternoon,
The AE staff would like to thank all those that participated at AFRICA ENDEAVOR 14, in Garmisch this past July. It was a very successful event and we appreciate everyone taking the time out to attend and add significant insight and…
Please see the link below to view the pictures taken at the AE14 TTX.
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Chers Amis et Collègues :
Comme le passage du temps nous éloignes de AE 13, il pourrait être une bonne chose à réfléchir sur l'évolution d'Africa Endeavor au cours des cinq dernières années. …