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A supporter created podcast focused on El Paso Locomotive FC in the USL Championship. Made up entirely of supporters, the cast works to bring you coverage that you, the fan, can relate to. Jump in and get Seriously Loco with us.
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Welcome to ”The World of Locomotives”, brought to you by ”Mikura International”, your trusted partner in locomotive technology and innovation. Join us as we dive into the fascinating realm of locomotives, from the latest advancements in diesel and electric engines to the enduring legacy of steam power. Whether you’re a rail industry professional, a technology enthusiast, or simply passionate about trains, this podcast is your go-to source for expert insights, captivating stories, and in-dept ...
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Everything to do with locomotives! Cover art photo provided by Bill Anderson on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@willyd57
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Railways Africa Magazine discusses the activities of African railway operators and the supporting railway industry. Railways Africa has been providing railway news and rail-related business intelligence - focused specifically on the African continent since the early ’50s. Our platforms consist of - Railways Africa Live, Coffee with the editor, the immersive experience and our weekly and monthly publication. Our online premium platform provides project information as well as opportunities to ...
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We are proud of the music we've shared with our friends and supporters over 5 years hosting events at Locomotion and we now push forward into the digital forum to share music through the Locomotion Podcast. Listeners can expect the same quality and consistency from this venture that they experience at our parties- no compromises, no filler, simply the best in dance music from talented artists around the industry. Keep up with our events at www.facebook.com/locomotionbeats and thank you for l ...
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Of Some Very Famous People You've Never Really Heard Of...In Less Than An Hour.
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Welcome to "Stories of Appalachia," the podcast where hosts Steve Gilly and Rod Mullins have been unraveling the captivating history and folklore of the Appalachian region since 2015. Join them as they guide you through mist-covered mountains and winding rivers, exploring the stories that define the heart and soul of Appalachia.
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Up Front & Steaming is all about heritage steam railways where we hope you will feel the joy, passion, fun, nostalgia shared by the thousands of people that volunteer and work for the 150 heritage railways in the UK, plus the delight of millions who ride on heritage railways every year. Series is hosted by Tom Burgess who has had a lifelong interest in railways and is a fully trained diesel and steam locomotive driver and recently started rebuilding his childhood model railway. If this is an ...
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Primus Tracks chronicles the recordings of the rock band Primus, one track at a time. Join Josh, Frankie, & Primus friend/assistant Tim Soya as they create the ultimate Primus companion - for beginners and hardcore fans alike.
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We apologise in advance. The JMC podcast is mostly about the hobby of scale models, making and painting hobbies in miniature. When not modelling, James and Malcolm are just making conversation. Recorded under the cover of lightweight and practical anorak. (c) 2020 James Skiffins and Malcolm Childs.
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The Sounds in My Head is a biweekly music show featuring songs and bands you might have missed. Hosted by Daniel since 2004. Musically The Sounds in My Head attempts to be fairly eclectic, but probably tends to lean towards "indie pop" music. Also, I try to squeeze in as much left-wing propaganda as possible between tracks.
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The story of how a primate species created a world full of skyscrapers, airplanes, nuclear weapons, and vaccines. From the mass production of cotton weaving in the first industrial revolution of the 18th Century, to the digital revolution of today, this podcast will explore the ways our world has rapidly changed.
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Interviews with the leading technology experts in open source hardware for the journal HardwareX from Elsevier Publishing Company
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HCI Deep Dives is your go-to podcast for exploring the latest trends, research, and innovations in Human Computer Interaction (HCI). AI-generated using the latest publications in the field, each episode dives into in-depth discussions on topics like wearable computing, augmented perception, cognitive augmentation, and digitalized emotions. Whether you’re a researcher, practitioner, or just curious about the intersection of technology and human senses, this podcast offers thought-provoking in ...
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200 years of the Stockton & Darlington Railway - the railway that got world on track
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Engineer Alasdair Stewart and guests talk trains, technology and infrastructure at historic, minor and quirky railways from around the world... The ‘Making Tracks’ podcast is a blatant excuse for railway enthusiast Alasdair to spend more time talking to other track and infrastructure experts and take a deep dive into Heritage Railway projects world-wide. From Civil Engineering Manager for the Welsh Highland Railway reconstruction, completing the final twelve mile phase from Rhyd Ddu to Porth ...
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From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.
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In-depth conversations with top producers and directors in the Animation Industry. Join director / animator Scott Wiser on his journey toward directing his first animated feature film. See the originals at http://youtube.com/scottwiseranimation
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Welcome to Steel Stories by U. S. Steel. From market insights to industry trends, we will delve into the wealth of knowledge with world-renowned experts and industry thought leaders who will share their unique perspectives on global events shaping the future of steel. References to “greenhouse gas emissions (GHG)” throughout podcasts, in the context of U. S. Steel’s GHG reduction goals, refer to Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.
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The founders and CEOs of the leading XR companies in the world explain why virtual reality is (FINALLY) poised to blow our minds!
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We discuss the day to day runnings at the Southern California Railway Museum, chatting to volunteers and interesting people. We share event information and talk to the people and vendors at the events.
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A global competition focused on getting a better understanding of human movement by using neural networks.
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A podcast for railfans and casual train enthusiasts that discusses current rail news and events, and model railroading.
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Faces to Places Podcast is about riding the backroads of our country seeking out interesting people, places and all things Americana.
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USL's The Assist brings you the best conversations with stars and coaches around the Championship and League One, and keeps you up to date with what's going on around the organization. Join us each Tuesday as we discuss what's to come around the league in a short digital segment at USL HQ.
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For the amateur history buffs or the curious thinkers, Prestigious Minds is a long form podcast that explores the life and times of some of history’s most influential people. Inventors, business moguls, and entrepreneurs alike, these individuals have all had a lasting impact on our nation’s history. It’s time to take a look at how they shaped history for the better. New episodes are released one Tuesday each month at 6:30 am EST. If you enjoy the podcast we would appreciate it if you would g ...
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Welcome to our podcast dedicated to the intricacies of diesel locomotive engine maintenance! In this episode, we dive deep into common electrical issues faced by diesel locomotives and provide practical solutions for troubleshooting and repair. Join us as we explore essential topics, including: Inspecting and maintaining fuses, circuit breakers, an…
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ISMAR 2024: Filtering on the Go: Effect of Filters on Gaze Pointing Accuracy During Physical Locomotion in Extended Reality
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Pavel Manakhov, Ludwig Sidenmark, Ken Pfeuffer, and Hans Gellersen. 2024. Filtering on the Go: Effect of Filters on Gaze Pointing Accuracy During Physical Locomotion in Extended Reality. IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics 30, 11 (Nov. 2024), 7234–7244. https://doi.org/10.1109/TVCG.2024.3456153 Eye tracking filters have been sh…
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S21,E18: 10/07/24 (PARENTHOOD! John Lennon, Little Fevers, Bo and the Locomotive, Irving, SMURNO, Haley, Dappled Cities, They Might Be Giants, Octopus Project, Ben Folds, Kimya Dawson, Sharon Van Etten ...
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Season 21 Episode 18 EXTREMELY SPECIAL "PARENTHOOD" EPISODE! Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy) - John Lennon Baby's Baby's - Little Fevers Before You Were Born - Bo and the Locomotive The Gentle Preservation of Children's Minds - Irving Море дерев (A Sea of Trees) - SMURNO Daddy - Haley Father & Son - Dappled Cities And Mom and Kid - They Might Be Gian…
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ISMAR 2024: “As if it were my own hand”: inducing the rubber hand illusion through virtual reality for motor imagery enhancement
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S. Cheng, Y. Liu, Y. Gao and Z. Dong, "“As if it were my own hand”: inducing the rubber hand illusion through virtual reality for motor imagery enhancement," in IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics, vol. 30, no. 11, pp. 7086-7096, Nov. 2024, doi: 10.1109/TVCG.2024.3456147 Brain-computer interfaces (BCI) are widely used in the fi…
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"Revell-ations" - Episode 7 Season 4
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In this special episode of the Just Making Conversation podcast, Malcolm and James sit down with Luke Stanley-Hewitt, the newest face at Revell and the "new kid on the block" in the world of scale modeling! 🎉 Luke shares his journey, insights into what’s new at Revell, and what he’s most excited about in the model-making community.Whether you’re a …
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Harry "Pop" Kramer, was a vaudeville trick cyclist whose story is filled with circus flair, daring feats, and personal tragedy. Born in 1875 in Alexandria, Virginia, Harry's journey from a disciplined farm life to the dazzling world of vaudeville is nothing short of remarkable. Today we tell the story of Pop Kramer, the Appalachian daredevil on two…
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Out of Africa: 'Kalahari' NG15- 134 Back in Steam & Memories of Uganda , Railway Ride-outs in Wales
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Send us a text This episode focusses on engines from Africa. The first returned to steam after 20 years of restoration work and fundraising from dedicated volunteers – the NG 15 134. Alasdair talks to volunteer project leader Adrian Strachan and some of the volunteers and staff Now you know many a gem is found browsing a Railway Second hand book st…
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In this episode, we're Just Making conversation about the world of Generational Modeling! From grandfathers passing down their passion for tiny tanks to granddaughters perfecting their paint jobs, model-making truly spans across generations. 🧓👶Join hosts Malcom and James as they share heartwarming (and sometimes hilarious) stories of families that …
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Possibly the most challenging track of the album for its messiness and seeming lack of structure, there are redeeming qualities - Bucket's strange guitar sounds, a guest turn from Gabby La La, and the mystery of the single lyric - Hip Shot From the Slab captures c2b3 at its most abstract. Frankie doggedly mines English idioms to make sense of the t…
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Plastic Overload - Episode 8 Season 4
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Join James and Malcolm from the Just Making Conversation podcast as they dive into the excitement of Scale Model World, held at the Telford International Centre this November! 🎉 Discover what they’re most looking forward to at the UK’s biggest scale modeling event, plus a surprise guest appearance from IPMS UK! 🚀The duo also shares what they’ve bee…
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UIST 2024 Best Paper: What's the Game, then? Opportunities and Challenges for Runtime Behavior Generation
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Nicholas Jennings, Han Wang, Isabel Li, James Smith, and Bjoern Hartmann. 2024. What's the Game, then? Opportunities and Challenges for Runtime Behavior Generation. In Proceedings of the 37th Annual ACM Symposium on User Interface Software and Technology (UIST '24). Association for Computing Machinery, New York, NY, USA, Article 106, 1–13. https://…
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In this episode, we revisit the catastrophic summer of 1916, when two hurricanes unleashed unprecedented destruction on the mountains of western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee, an event with eerie similarities to the recent devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. Rod and Steve also tell you of the connection between this event and the tale of…
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UIST 2024 Honorable Mention: Can a Smartwatch Move Your Fingers? Compact and Practical Electrical Muscle Stimulation in a Smartwatch
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Akifumi Takahashi, Yudai Tanaka, Archit Tamhane, Alan Shen, Shan-Yuan Teng, and Pedro Lopes. 2024. Can a Smartwatch Move Your Fingers? Compact and Practical Electrical Muscle Stimulation in a Smartwatch. In Proceedings of the 37th Annual ACM Symposium on User Interface Software and Technology (UIST '24). Association for Computing Machinery, New Yor…
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UIST 2024 Honorable Mention: Wheeler: A Three-Wheeled Input Device for Usable, Eficient, and Versatile Non-Visual Interaction
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Md Touhidul Islam, Noushad Sojib, Imran Kabir, Ashiqur Rahman Amit, Mohammad Ruhul Amin, and Syed Masum Billah. 2024. Wheeler: A Three-Wheeled Input Device for Usable, Efficient, and Versatile Non-Visual Interaction. In Proceedings of the 37th Annual ACM Symposium on User Interface Software and Technology (UIST '24). Association for Computing Machi…
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UIST 2024 Honorable Mention: BlendScape: Enabling End-User Customization of Video-Conferencing Environments through Generative AI
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Shwetha Rajaram, Nels Numan, Balasaravanan Thoravi Kumaravel, Nicolai Marquardt, and Andrew D Wilson. 2024. BlendScape: Enabling End-User Customization of Video-Conferencing Environments through Generative AI. In Proceedings of the 37th Annual ACM Symposium on User Interface Software and Technology (UIST '24). Association for Computing Machinery, N…
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UIST 2024: DexteriSync: A Hand Thermal I/O Exoskeleton for Morphing Finger Dexterity Experience
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Ximing Shen, Youichi Kamiyama, Kouta Minamizawa, and Jun Nishida. 2024. DexteriSync: A Hand Thermal I/O Exoskeleton for Morphing Finger Dexterity Experience. In Proceedings of the 37th Annual ACM Symposium on User Interface Software and Technology (UIST '24). Association for Computing Machinery, New York, NY, USA, Article 102, 1–12. https://doi.org…
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UIST 2024: Modulating Heart Activity and Task Performance using Haptic Heartbeat Feedback: A Study Across Four Body Placements
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Andreia Valente, Dajin Lee, Seungmoon Choi, Mark Billinghurst, and Augusto Esteves. 2024. Modulating Heart Activity and Task Performance using Haptic Heartbeat Feedback: A Study Across Four Body Placements. In Proceedings of the 37th Annual ACM Symposium on User Interface Software and Technology (UIST '24). Association for Computing Machinery, New …
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In this episode, we discuss the importance of preventive maintenance for electric locomotives. Learn five essential tips to boost performance, safety, and longevity.Read detailed blog here.توسط Mikura International
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MobileHCI 2024: Visual Noise Cancellation: Exploring Visual Discomfort and Opportunities for Vision Augmentations
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Junlei Hong, Tobias Langlotz, Jonathan Sutton, and Holger Regenbrecht. 2024. Visual Noise Cancellation: Exploring Visual Discomfort and Opportunities for Vision Augmentations. ACM Trans. Comput.-Hum. Interact. 31, 2, Article 22 (April 2024), 26 pages. https://doi.org/10.1145/3634699 Acoustic noise control or cancellation (ANC) is a commonplace comp…
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Phil, Mikka and Christian are back to discuss just why they have not been recording through the back half of the season and what El Paso Locomotive should look like going forwardتوسط Seriously Loco
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The epic instrumental positioned at track 4 is mix of wistful pathos and chill dub, eliciting a wide range of interpretations and emotional responses. At Primus Tracks, we tend towards the visual spark, and this track takes us on some strange trips. We get into the heart of the matter, and discuss some megafauna along the way. Get involved Instagra…
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MobileHCI 2024: Shock Me The Way: Directional Electrotactile Feedback under the Smartwatch as a Navigation Aid for Cyclists
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Tim Duente, Dennis Stanke, Moritz Klose, Benjamin Simon, Ibraheem Al-Azzawi, and Michael Rohs. 2024. Shock Me The Way: Directional Electrotactile Feedback under the Smartwatch as a Navigation Aid for Cyclists. Proc. ACM Hum.-Comput. Interact. 8, MHCI, Article 274 (September 2024), 25 pages. https://doi.org/10.1145/3676521 Cycling navigation is a co…
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Navigating Rail Reform and Open Access: Insights from Adj. Prof. Dr. Andrea Giuricin at the RSR Conference
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In this Coffee with the Editor, Railways Africa Magazine interviews Adj. Prof. Dr. Andrea Giuricin, CEO of TRA Consulting, at the Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) Conference in Cape Town. Dr. Giuricin shares his expertise on global rail reform, the complexities of open access, and the importance of adapting reforms to each country’s unique context. D…
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PRASA’s Recovery and Future Vision: Insights from Group CEO Hishaam Emeran at the Railway Safety Conference
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In this Coffee with the Editor episode, filmed during the Railway Safety Conference hosted by the Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) in Cape Town, PRASA Group CEO, Hishaam Emeran, delves into PRASA’s recovery strategy, future plans, and its role within South Africa's broader rail industry. Hishaam shares insights from his recent trip to China, where he…
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In this Coffee with the Editor episode, filmed at the Railway Safety Conference hosted by the Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) in Cape Town, Railways Africa Magazine speaks with Gautrain Management Agency CEO, Tshepo Kgobe. Tshepo provides insights into the exciting developments for the Gautrain, including plans for network expansion, which will exte…
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S21,E19: 10/21/24 (VOTE! Jello Biafra and Mojo Nixon, Kiwi jr., Cheekface feat. Sidney Gish), Of Montreal, Simone White, Jenny Hval, Cut Copy, Francis Blume, Bobby Lounge, Mad Tea Party, ØZWALD)
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Season 21 Episode 19 SPECIAL "2024 ELECTION" EPISODE! Love Me, I'm a Liberal - Jello Biafra & Mojo Nixon Undecided Voters - Kiwi jr. Election Day - Cheekface feat. Sidney Gish Forecast Fascist Future - Of Montreal The American War - Simone White Freedom - Jenny Hval Future - Cut Copy Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want - Francis Blume Do …
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Gauteng Shifting from Road to Rail: A Conversation with Transport MEC Kedibone Diale Tlabela
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Join us for an insightful "Coffee with the Editor" conversation with MEC Kedibone Diale Tlabela, Gauteng’s MEC for Roads and Transport, recorded at the 2024 Railway Safety Regulator Conference in Cape Town, hosted by the Railway Safety Regulator (RSR). In this interview, the MEC discusses exciting developments in Gauteng's rail sector, including th…
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Rail Safety, Open Access, and Industry Transformation with RSR Chairperson Nompumelelo Sibongile Ekeke
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In this edition of Coffee with the Editor, filmed during the Railway Safety Conference hosted by the Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) under the theme "Rail Renaissance", we sit down with Ms Nompumelelo Sibongile Ekeke, the Chairperson of the RSR. Ms Ekeke shares key insights into the state of South Africa's rail industry, the critical need to move fr…
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MobileHCI 2024: An Examination of Ultrasound Mid-air Haptics for Enhanced Material and Temperature Perception in Virtual Environments
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Steeven Villa, Yannick Weiss, Niklas Hirsch, and Alexander Wiethoff. 2024. An Examination of Ultrasound Mid-air Haptics for Enhanced Material and Temperature Perception in Virtual Environments. Proc. ACM Hum.-Comput. Interact. 8, MHCI, Article 243 (September 2024), 21 pages. https://doi.org/10.1145/3676488 Rendering realistic tactile sensations of …
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The use of wearable sensor technology opens up exciting avenues for both art and HCI research, providing new ways to explore the invisible link between audience and performer. To be effective, such work requires close collaboration between performers and researchers. In this article, we report on the co-design process and research insights from our…
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MobileHCI 2024: Head ’n Shoulder: Gesture-Driven Biking Through Capacitive Sensing Garments to Innovate Hands-Free Interaction
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Daniel Geißler, Hymalai Bello, Esther Zahn, Emil Woop, Bo Zhou, Paul Lukowicz, and Jakob Karolus. 2024. Head 'n Shoulder: Gesture-Driven Biking Through Capacitive Sensing Garments to Innovate Hands-Free Interaction. Proc. ACM Hum.-Comput. Interact. 8, MHCI, Article 265 (September 2024), 20 pages. https://doi.org/10.1145/3676510 Distractions caused …
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This week we explore the fascinating connection between moonshining and NASCAR racing, a tale that combines the rugged spirit of Appalachia with the high-speed world of motorsports. Discover how the need to outrun the law transformed moonshiners into legendary drivers, setting the stage for a sport that captivates millions across the country today,…
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Steel Stories - Voices from the Valley with Jason Zugai, Vice President, USW Local 2227 on U. S. Steel and the Nippon Steel Deal
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In this episode of Steel Stories, we kick off the Voices from the Valley series with guest Jason Zugai, Vice President of United Steelworkers Local 2227 at Mon Valley Works Irvin Plant, near Pittsburgh. Jason, a third-generation U. S. Steel employee, shares insights into his 27-year career, the strong relationship between the union and U. S. Steel,…
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The Brief and Tragic Reign of Maximillian I, Emperor of Mexico. Volume Seven, Episode Six (Part One)
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Like something out of a fairy tale, in 1864, a European power installed an Austrian nobleman as Maximillian I, Emperor of Mexico, ultimately resulting in tragedy, madness and execution.توسط Philip D. Gibbons
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The Brief and Tragic Reign Of Maximillian I, Emperor of Mexico. Volume Seven Episode Six (Part Two)
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Like something out of a fairy tale, in 1864, a European power installed an Austrian nobleman as Maximillian I, Emperor of Mexico, ultimately resulting in tragedy, madness and execution.توسط Philip D. Gibbons
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ISWC 2024 Best Paper Award: Integrating Force Sensing with Electro-Tactile Feedback in 3D Printed Haptic Interfaces
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We deep dive today into the ISWC 2024 best paper award. Tactile feedback mechanisms enhance the user experience of modern wearables by stimulating the sense of touch and enabling intuitive interactions. Electro-tactile stimulation-based tactile interfaces stand out due to their compact form factor and ability to deliver localized tactile sensations…
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ISWC 2024 Honorable Mention: EchoGuide: Active Acoustic Guidance for LLM-Based Eating Event Analysis from Egocentric Videos
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We deep dive today into an ISWC 2024 Honorable Mention. Self-recording eating behaviors is a step towards a healthy lifestyle recommended by many health professionals. However, the current practice of manually recording eating activities using paper records or smartphone apps is often unsustainable and inaccurate. Smart glasses have emerged as a pr…
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ISWC 2024 Honorable Mention: RetailOpt: Opt-In, Easy-to-Deploy Trajectory Estimation from Smartphone Motion Data and Retail Facility Information
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We deep dive today into an ISWC 2024 Honorable Mention. We present RetailOpt, a novel opt-in, easy-to-deploy system for tracking customer movements offline in indoor retail environments. The system uses readily accessible information from customer smartphones and retail apps, including motion data, store maps, and purchase records. This eliminates …
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UbiComp 2024 Distinguished Paper Award: SkinLink: On-body Construction and Prototyping of Reconfigurable Epidermal Interfaces
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Today we deep dive into one publication that received a UbiComp 2024 distinguished paper awards. Applying customized epidermal electronics closely onto the human skin offers the potential for biometric sensing and unique, always-available on-skin interactions. However, iterating designs of an on-skin interface from schematics to physical circuit wi…
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UbiComp 2024 Distinguished Paper Award: MoCaPose: Motion Capturing with Textile-integrated Capacitive Sensors in Loose-fitting Smart Garments
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Today we deep dive into one publication that received a UbiComp 2024 distinguished paper awards. We present MoCaPose, a novel wearable motion capturing (MoCap) approach to continuously track the wearer's upper body's dynamic poses through multi-channel capacitive sensing integrated in fashionable, loose-fitting jackets. Unlike conventional wearable…
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Today we tell the story of Fiddlin' John Carson, a man who was not only an early pioneer of country music but also a master storyteller with a controversial past. Discover how Carson, born in the Appalachian foothills of Georgia, rose from humble beginnings to become one of the first national country music stars, a few years before the famous Brist…
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We use cross-Modal correspondence -the interaction between two or more sensory modalities- to create an engaging user experience. We present atmoSphere, a system that provides users immersive music experiences using spatial audio and haptic feedback. We focused on cross-modality of auditory and haptic sensations to augment the sound environment. Th…
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Navigating in a natural way in augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) spaces is a large challenge. To this end, we present ArmSwingVR, a locomotion solution for AR/VR spaces that preserves immersion, while being low profile compared to current solutions, particularly walking-in-place (WIP) methods. The user simply needs to swing their arms…
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This paper presents a new approach to implement wearable haptic devices using Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) wires. The proposed concept allows building silent, soft, flexible and lightweight wearable devices, capable of producing the sense of pressure on the skin without any bulky mechanical actuators. We explore possible design considerations and appli…
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The tyranny of the hunt will take you by surprise, and so will the origins of this track! We have deep background on the lyrics of this track thanks to some interviews around the time of record release, as well as our recent episode with Les, Brain, and Soya. Who knew the gangrenous penis would become the stuff of legend? (Me. I knew.) The music is…
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Seeing our Blind Spots: Smart Glasses-based Simulation to Increase Design Students’ Awareness of Visual Impairment
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As the population ages, many will acquire visual impairments. To improve design for these users, it is essential to build awareness of their perspective during everyday routines, especially for design students. Although several visual impairment simulation toolkits exist in both academia and as commercial products, analog, and static visual impairm…
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