CMU’s ESTIMATA-EX Uses Phone Photos to Estimate Surgical Blood Loss

Article detailsPrimary domain: Clinical & Healthcare Innovation (Clinical Decision Support)Secondary domain: Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (Computer Vision)Article type: Innovation SpotlightTechnology: Image-based AI blood loss estimationInnovation maturity: EmergingMission: Clinical, ResearchBusiness impact: Faster, more consistent surgical measurements and safer item countingAudience: Clinical, Research, Business/LeadershipPublication date: November 2026Author / Contribut...
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New Technology Creates “Cyborg Insects”

Scientists at the University of California demonstrated a new technology for creating "cyborg insects." That is, beetles implanted with miniaturized electronics that allows the insects to be controlled. The flying beetle is powered by a wireless signal from a mobile transmitter that controls the insect. Varying impulses trigger an appropriate response from the beetle so that it flies according to its handler. The movements of flying insects is controlled using a radio transmitter and a min...
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