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Ukraine Is Riddled With Land Mines. Drones and AI Can Help

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What’s more, the scale of the problem makes artificial intelligence a compelling part of the solution. In 2019, we trained a machine learning model by scattering inert PFM-1 land mines and collecting visual imagery via drone flights in various environments, including roads, urban areas, grassy fields, and places with taller vegetation.

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New Award Recognizes IEEE Society’s Work in DEI

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The society also has expanded its chapters to other parts of the world. This action has promoted geographic diversity in both authorship of conference papers and society membership,” Ramirez Cortés says, “and fostered an inclusive environment for members of different cultures.” A chapter in Ghana is in the process of forming.

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