Essays about: "Technological hazards"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the words Technological hazards.

  1. 1. Risking Data in Risk Contexts is Risky Business : Designing for Crisis Response in Relation to Surveillance, Transparency, and its Interaction Patterns

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

    Author : Margarida Xavier; [2022]
    Keywords : Interaction Design; Crisis informatics; Crisis response; Natural hazards; Risk Management; Data visualization; Surveillance; Research through Design; Participatory Design; Interface Design;

    Abstract : As the world gets more exposed to natural hazards, new practices of response to crisis have become a topic that requires innovation. FindMe Tag is a device designed in partnership with Frog and Sony that provides rescue teams with information on victims’ locations and their medical conditions. READ MORE

  3. 2. Technological progress and innovation, their decoupling effects on carbon emissions and economic growth exploring the environmental curve within the EU : A quantitative study

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för industriell ekonomi

    Author : Petra Kreij; Georgios Margellos; [2022]
    Keywords : Carbon emissions; Decoupling; Environmental Curve; Economic Growth;

    Abstract : Climate change is one of the highest priority problems which needs to be addressed. The Paris Agreement focuses on zero-carbon solutions and to stop global warming while the United Nations highlights 17 sustainability goals. READ MORE

  4. 3. The curious case of artificial intelligence : An analysis of the relationship between the EU medical device regulations and algorithmic decision systems used within the medical domain

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Pernilla Björklund; [2021]
    Keywords : medical device; algorithmic decision systems; ADS; MDR; medical AI;

    Abstract : The healthcare sector has become a key area for the development and application of new technology and, not least, Artificial Intelligence (AI). New reports are constantly being published about how this algorithm-based technology supports or performs various medical tasks. READ MORE

  5. 4. Autonomous transportation for a Swedish production facility : Mapping the technological and regulatory hurdles

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle

    Author : Karl Fredriksson; [2021]
    Keywords : AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES; AUTONOMOUS TRUCKS; ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE; INQUIRY; TRAFFIC SAFETY; SJÄLVKÖRANDE FORDON; SJÄLVKÖRANDE LASTBILAR; ARTIFICIELL INTELLIGENS; UTREDNINGSARBETE; TRAFIKSÄKERHET;

    Abstract : The technology of autonomous vehicles has the potential to provide a significant number of safety, efficiency and environmental benefits to those who are able to harness it. As such, it is only natural that the company which is the subject of this project should want to explore this field, since the company prides itself on being at the cutting edge of both environmental sustainability and technological advancement. READ MORE

  6. 5. How can artificial intelligence-based sorting solutions support the realisation of circular economy and closed loop recycling of scrap tyres : A case study at Ragn-Sells

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Sara Kilander; [2019]
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    Abstract : Tyre rubber is a lightweight, elastic, shock- and noise absorbing, UV resistant, insulating material with high tensile strength that perform well in a broad range of temperatures. These are all valuable qualities that point to the benefit of recycling and reusing the material in high quality products and applications for as long as possible. READ MORE