Smart Nation and Digital Economy (SNDE)
Lab assays on the go
8 Oct 2021A portable, low-cost spectrophotometer could free up scientists to perform routine experiments outside the lab.
Delving into a spectrum of quantum capabilities
24 Sep 2021From advanced materials to atomic super sensors, A*STAR scientists are harnessing the power of quantum to the fullest, ushering in the next generation of trailblazing technologies.
Bringing integrated avalanche detectors into the (visible) light
14 Sep 2021This first-of-its-kind integrated avalanche photodetector for visible light lays the foundation for next-generation innovations in imaging and communications.
Teaching machines transferable skills
30 Jul 2021By giving algorithms the ability to generalize, researchers are expanding the range of problems that can be tackled with artificial intelligence.
Making fake brain waves more realistic
20 Jul 2021A new generative adversarial network-based framework generates artificial brain wave data that improves classification for better brain-computer interface performance.
Getting ahead of dengue outbreaks
8 Jun 2021This two-step outbreak detection framework could give early warnings of dengue outbreaks, improving Singapore’s ability to control the disease.
Piecing the cracks together
31 May 2021A hybrid approach combining deep learning with Bayesian inference has enabled more accurate, efficient and automatic crack detection.
If floors could talk
27 May 2021Floor mats equipped with deep learning could take us one step closer to truly smart homes.
Sharper sound classification with less data
11 May 2021A generative adversarial network has been used to develop audio classification technologies that require much less training data.
Shining a way forward for on-chip lasers
12 Apr 2021A*STAR researchers have developed a compact on-chip laser using a nanoantenna chain as an optical resonator.
Teaching robots by example
26 Mar 2021By breaking complex actions into their basic components, researchers have developed a versatile framework that enables robots to learn from human demonstrators.
Did Singapore’s ‘circuit breaker’ work?
24 Mar 2021Lockdown measures not only reduced the number of COVID-19 cases but also resulted in a temporary improvement in air quality, study finds.