Designing Social Robots for English Language Learners
Across U.S. classrooms, more than 4.9 million English Language Learners (ELLs) face a persistent gap in instructional support. Only 2%…
Sheaf Theory Meets Blockchain in Social Robotics
Advances in artificial intelligence and big data have propelled robots into increasingly complex social roles, from companionship to collaborative work….
Ethical AI Transforming Recruitment and Staffing
Artificial intelligence is increasingly reshaping recruitment and staffing, offering both efficiency gains and the potential to reduce unconscious bias in…
South Africa’s R&D Decline Signals Systemic Strain
The latest South African Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Indicators Report, compiled by the National Advisory Council on Innovation (NACI)…
China Accelerates Autonomous Driving with Policy and Industry Push
The autonomous driving sector in China has surged ahead despite the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. While many industries…
France’s Engineering Shift to a Circular Economy
In 2016, France generated approximately 4.6 tonnes of waste per inhabitant, underscoring the scale of its resource inefficiency. Among the…
Embedding Risk Management in Supply Chain Education
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed critical weaknesses in global supply chains, revealing how unprepared many industries were to manage large-scale disruptions….
Engineering Finance for a Circular Future
The circular economy represents a fundamental shift in how resources are used, products are designed, and waste is managed. Rooted…
Tokyo 2020’s Engineering Blueprint for a Circular Economy
Tokyo 2020’s organisers treated the Games not only as a sporting spectacle but as a high-visibility testbed for engineering-driven sustainability….