Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) refer to a group of batch fabricated devices at the sub-millimeter scale that use both mechanical and electrical components to perform sensing, actuating and storage functionalities. The small size of MEMS devices make them attractive for various applications like micro magnetometers, micro gyroscopes and RF MEMS in the aerospace industry, micro pressure…
The increased use of drones for civilian applications has presented many countries with regulatory challenges. Such challenges include the need to ensure that drones are operated safely, without harming public and national security, and in a way that would protect areas of importance. National Centre of Robotics and Automation (NCRA) is a consortium of 11…
Startups may be small companies, but they can play a significant role in economic growth. They create more jobs which means more employment, and more employment means an improved economy. Not only that, but startups can also contribute to economic dynamism by spurring innovation and injecting competition. One may have the greatest of idea but…
The fragility of the financial system can have dire economic consequences is one of the key learnings from the Global Financial Crisis (2007-09). The impact of the crisis was exacerbated due to the interconnectedness of financial institutions and international financial markets. Monitoring the fragility of the financial system, referred to as systemic risk in financial…
1. VA Lab at PNEC-NUST established in August 2016 is focusing on providing indigenous and state-of-the-art Computer Vision- and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based automated video content analysis solutions. The solutions are being customized to provide on-demand services as well. VA Lab is also a partner lab of National Center of Big Data and Cloud Computing (NCBC)….
Electric vehicles (EVs) are at the core of clean transportation envisaged for a sustainable future. As more people switch to electric vehicles in the developed world, publicly available electric vehicle charging points have become a common sight in the city centers, as seen in Figure 1. Electrification of the transportation sector can play a vital…
