Revolutionizing Edge Communication with Deep Compression in Over-the-Air Federated Learning

Can efficiency and privacy in smart device be improved? Dr. Syed Ali Hassan at NUST utilised the power of Federated Learning and Over-the-Air techniques to enhance edge communication for 6G networks. Edge Communication: Machine learning (ML) is remarkably transforming our world, enabling machines to learn from data and make intelligent decisions. This technology is not…

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TeleCardio: A Portable AI and IoT-based ECG Device

Cardiovascular diseases are a significant public health challenge in Pakistan, contributing substantially to the nation’s mortality rates. The need for timely and advanced cardiac care is more critical than ever. Traditional diagnostic methods, especially electrocardiogram (ECG) analysis, face numerous challenges regarding accessibility, efficiency, and accuracy. These methods often require specialized skills and labor-intensive processes, leading…

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Aqua Drone: The Aquatic Avenger with a Vision for Blue and Healthy Planet

Water is important for human sustenance and progress, yet the world is facing widespread water scarcity and deteriorating water quality caused by escalating pollution and population growth. The overall quality of water has been adversely affected by changing atmospheric conditions and human actions. In Pakistan, a large portion of the population lacks access to clean…

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Stay Awake, Stay Safe with Automated Driver Drowsiness Monitoring System

Road accidents claim millions of lives worldwide each year, making it a pressing global concern. Among the leading causes of these accidents are factors such as careless driving, drowsiness, and distracted driving. To address this issue, researchers have been actively exploring driver drowsiness detection methods. In this blog, we will discuss a recent research work…

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Solar-Powered IoT-Based Weather Station developed by NUST

Solar-powered IoT-based weather station is a device that uses solar energy and internet of things (IoT) technology to gather and transmit data about weather conditions such as temperature, humidity, rainfall, wind speed, and direction. The device consists of various sensors that capture these parameters and then transmit the information to a central server, which can…

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IoT Based Indoor Air Quality Monitoring System deployed at NUST

On average, humans spend around 90 % of their time indoors, which highlights the importance of indoor air quality. Indoor air quality typically encompasses the ambient conditions inside buildings and public facilities that may affect both the mental and respiratory health of an individual. Until the COVID-19 outbreak, indoor air quality monitoring was not a…