Abstract: The rapid growth of Deep Learning techniques plays a vital role in automation of manual work in various areas. One such area for application of new technology is that of Construction Worker ...

This video shows the full process of hand-carving a Ducati motorcycle from a block of wood. With chisels and chainsaws, ...

PICTURES show the moment a child appears to use a hammer and chisel on a frozen lake as adults watch on safely from shore.

Inspired by the goal of continuous improvement through small steps, Working@Duke invited staff and faculty to share how they ...

I feel it’s important for you to understand the structure of a set of stairs before you get out your saw and framing square.

New York state Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton recently reminded ice anglers to put ...

Winter recreating is Maine's bread-and-butter. But knowing how to stay safe in icy conditions on trails or in unstable ...

That New Year's Eve was supposed to signal a new start for 39-year-old Denise Reynolds. A few weeks earlier she's said to have thrown her violent and abusive husband out of the family home they shared ...

Denatured alcohol is an ingredient often found in cleaning or cosmetic products. Keeping denatured alcohol away from open flames prevents fires, as it's highly flammable. Storing denatured alcohol in ...

Abstract: We present a method that enhances the safety and responsiveness of robotic manipulators by employing constrained Variable Admittance Control (VAC) in conjunction with proximity perception.