How do you motivate workers who are managed by an algorithm?
USC researchers investigate crowdwork — assigning mundane tasks via a website — and determine how to help these workers feel invested in their duties.
New flow battery could help unleash renewable energy
USC scientists may have solved the storage problem that has long slowed the spread of renewables.
5 scientific achievements that were accomplished remotely
As many of us work far from our offices, learn how USC Viterbi researchers engaged new frontiers from a distance — with projects ranging from a supersonic parachute to underwater robotic gliders.
USC experts explore new technologies to combat COVID-19
From virtual reality and machine learning to smartphone apps and supercomputing power, researchers are determining which technologies will be the most useful in the battle against the coronavirus.
How big data is reshaping aging research and education
From Medicare databases to human genome scans, gerontology researchers at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology are embracing new information in an attempt to better understand aging.
A monumental behind-the-scenes effort is helping USC move classes online in response to coronavirus
Experts in information technology and teaching are assisting USC’s faculty and students in temporarily shifting to an online learning environment with tools like Blackboard and Zoom.
Get Faster, Stronger and Fitter Through the Power of Data
Wearable devices track athletes’ every move, helping them train smarter and recover from injury faster.
2020 survey explores what people will tweet, tattoo, stream and share this year
The latest Relevance Report from USC Annenberg offers a glimpse into the topics, trends, brands and technologies that’ll connect with the average American in 2020.
The Minds Behind Tomorrow’s Smart Buildings
Workspaces will listen to people, talk with them and keep them safe. What’s next? USC experts are working on it.
Augmented reality app adds interactive enhancements to scientific posters, presentations
A new smartphone app created by USC scientists uses augmented reality to visualize scientific data via 3D models and video.
USC student-led startup will help the Marines 3D print spare parts
Atomus, an emerging USC Viterbi startup, is developing technology that will make it easier for the Marines to print replacement parts for ships, military vehicles and planes.
USC Viterbi startup wants to expand underwater exploration through wireless communication
A team of USC Viterbi undergraduates will bring their underwater wireless communication technology to the finals of a global student competition.
The next step in the evolution of communication? Digital avatars
Two apps from a USC Viterbi professor and his team allow users to create digital versions of themselves, an idea that could make waves in health care and entertainment.
The power of podcasting: How Trojans are making their voices heard
USC Annenberg faculty, alumni and students are among the podcasters helping to evolve and expand the concept of audio-on-demand.
Emotion-reading algorithms cannot predict intentions via facial expressions
Though algorithms are increasingly being deployed in all facets of life, a new USC study has found that they fail basic tests as truth detectors.
Augmented reality glasses can make life easier for people with low vision
USC researchers have found that adapted augmented reality glasses can significantly improve mobility and grasping ability in patients with a degenerative eye disease.
USC professor envisions a cheaper, fairer marketplace for digital goods
What is the future of e-commerce? Bhaskar Krishnamachari believes he has the answer: a system using “smart contracts” and game theory that benefit both buyers and sellers.
To make self-driving cars safer, researchers test what they ‘see’
A new USC study looks to soothe fears over self-driving cars by identifying errors in their perception algorithms before they hit the road.
Using artificial intelligence tools to identify levels of violence in movies
A new AI tool, developed by PhD students at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering, can assess the amount of violence in movies and help producers, screenwriters and studios predict MPAA ratings.
Next-generation technology is coming to a self-driving car near you
Infrared devices that function in fog, smoke or rain could improve the safety of autonomous vehicles, USC engineer finds.
Mobile device use: Calling all British parents and teens
Study by USC Annenberg and colleagues compares responses with recent data gathered from Japan and the U.S.
USC partners with La Brea Tar Pits on augmented reality and education
Researchers look at best ways to design AR experiences for effective learning.
USC research could change robotic surgery in the future
Keck School of Medicine of USC researchers look to technology as they decode surgical skills and create a training journal.
A smarter device to treat pediatric hydrocephalus and ease parents‘ worry
Startup specializes in sensor technology for the first “smart” system seen as a boon for patients.